There’s a sense of security in having an irrigation system, right?
You know it’s out there, dependably chugging away, keeping your lawn and landscaping happy and healthy.
But are you using it the right way? Could you be getting even more from your lawn watering pal?
Check out these irrigation system tips for Central Florida:
The best time for lawn watering is when you’re not awake to see it.
Water between midnight and 4 a.m. for established landscapes and lawns.
If you wait until the sun is shining, much of that precious water will evaporate, and be wasted.
If everything seems to be fine with your sprinkler system, it’s easy to ignore it,
But you want to keep it that way, right?
Your irrigation system controller is pretty smart. But you need to visit it once in a while.
Check all your run times to make sure your system isn’t watering your landscaping too much or too little.
Make sure it’s set for the right season, too. If it’s set to water more often than your Central Florida property needs for this time of year, too much water is ending up on your property, causing wet spots.
We know you have a lot of other things on your to-do list. But lawn watering is hard work for your sprinkler heads. And they might get knocked out of alignment by mowers or heavy foot traffic.
Few things look more ridiculous than a house with its lawn sprinkler system spraying away during a rainstorm.
Plus, it’s a huge waste of water.
One of the best irrigation system tips? Get a rain sensor.
A rain sensor communicates with your sprinkler system's controller and will stop it from watering once it has collected approximately 3/4 inch of rain. It will keep it off until the device dries out.
It’s a really easy way to save water, save money, and not be the dumb-looking neighbor on the block.
If you don’t, you probably should.
Yes, a 4-inch pop-up sprinkler head is standard for lawns. Placed underground, it rises up when the water turns on and waters your lawn.
So an Orlando lawn sprinkler system needs 6-inch heads, not 4-inch, because they rise up higher for lawn watering to clear the taller grass.
Here at Ground Source, we recommend 3/4 inch of water per zone.
How long does it take to deliver 3/4 inch of water?
It depends on the type of irrigation head.
Here’s a good rule of thumb:
Who couldn’t use a few great lawn watering tips?
Sure, your irrigation system does most of the work. But it needs your help once in a while. When it has you stumped, give us a call.
Whatever goes wrong with whatever part of your irrigation system, our skilled technicians will have it back up and running in no time.
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