Fact number one: here in Orlando, you need an irrigation system for your lawn and landscaping.
You know it. We know it. Your lawn knows it.
Basically, everyone knows it.
Without irrigation, you risk parched brown grass, wilted flowers, and the embarrassment of unsightly, struggling landscaping, not to mention the expense of re- planting or re- sodding.
Now that we’ve cleared that up, here are a few more facts you should know before your lawn sprinkler system installation.
Is there a best time of day to run your irrigation system?
As long as your lawn and plants get enough water, does it matter?
It does.
Here in Orlando, Orange County sets the lawn watering rules, and we’ll talk about those. But within those restrictions, there are some helpful tips.
First, let’s answer the question we just posed: yes, you should switch to smart irrigation.
How can we answer so quickly? It’s pretty easy.
Whether you realize it or not, you’re likely wasting water. And here in Central Florida, with a year-round growing season, that can add up to a significant cost in your water bill.
We understand the panic that sets in when you realize your sprinkler system is not working.
Here in Central Florida, that’s a real emergency that needs quick attention.
It doesn’t take long for a healthy green lawn or landscape to turn brown and die without enough water.
Too much water? That’s a problem, too, wasting water, increasing your water bill, and possibly damaging your grass or landscaping.
How can you tell if you need sprinkler system repair?
If you’ve been daydreaming about the perfect lawn, it should include an irrigation system.
The best lawns always do. Think targeted sprayers and water-saving nozzles hitting every inch of your landscaping, ensuring your lawn, plants, and trees all get proper irrigation.
Meanwhile, you say bye to parched brown grass, wilted flowers, and the embarrassment of unsightly, struggling landscaping.
Maybe you think you can’t afford the cost of irrigation.
But maybe you can. Let’s solve the mystery.
When you have a problem with your irrigation system, you don’t have time to mess around.
Your grass is turning brown. Your flowers are wilting. Your patience is disappearing.
You need prompt, skilled irrigation technicians who respond quickly and know exactly what they’re doing to get your system up and running.
Timing is everything. You need irrigation repair done right, expertly, the first time.
The goal of an automated sprinkler is to water your landscape according to a scheduled program. However, you might discover that some areas are overly wet after or between watering cycles, which means there's a leak.
Is water pooling in your backyard? Is your lawn especially mushy? Is mud ruining your backyard? Then perhaps you need a drainage system installation.
These are all symptoms of a potentially greater problem. Some experts might say you have a drainage problem, while others might blame it on a broken sprinkler line. Here at Ground Source, we don't say anything until we are sure we have the problem correctly diagnosed.
It is always an annoyance when you realize that one of your sprinkler heads is getting stuck. This sometimes is because of how roots affect irrigation systems in Orlando. There are a lot of reasons why heads get stuck but one of the worst and most common is tree roots.
Your irrigation system provides the life of your lawn, so it's important that you have a licensed professional check any problems you might have with your sprinklers. Your outdoor sprinkler system is as complicated as plumbing and you don't want to work with anything that complicated without the proper knowledge base. Unfortunately, some people still try to take on the challenge themselves. That can lead to more costly problems down the line.