Why You Should Do It?
There are many benefits to irrigating your landscape, including reducing water waste and improving plant health. Here are five reasons you should start irrigating your lawn, garden, trees, and plants:
-Reduce water waste: Irrigating your landscape reduces the amount of water that flows down the street or into the local sewer system. By watering in moderation and using smart irrigation techniques, you can conserve up to 50 percent of the water that traditional watering methods would use.
-Improve plant health: Proper irrigation is essential for maintaining healthy plants. Over-watering can cause plants to become waterlogged and susceptible to disease, while under-watering can stunt growth and cause leaves to curl. Using a soil moisture meter or monitoring app ensures that your plants receive the correct amount of moisture every time.
-Prevent harmful insects: A well-maintained landscape is resistant to pests and diseases. Watering your plants regularly and providing them with adequate sunlight and fresh air will discourage pests from establishing homes in your garden. In some cases, pests may even relocate if their natural habitats are taken away. Certain pesticides and insecticidal soaps may also harm beneficial insects, including honeybees.
-Create a healthy ecosystem: Healthy soil is the foundation of your garden. Depending on the soil you’re working with, you can improve it with compost, lime and fertilizer. By raking leaves or weeds into the soil (instead of bagging them) and aerating it occasionally (two to three times per year or less), you’ll increase the amount of oxygen in your soil, which will help plants grow faster and greener.
-Design a functional space: Your landscape needs to be planned out ahead of time in order for it to function properly. Analyze where you want plants to go and how much shade they will provide.
What Is The Best Time Of Day To Irrigate Your Landscape
Irrigating your landscape in the morning or at night can help conserve water, but there are a few things to keep in mind. Morning irrigation is typically less concentrated than evening irrigation and can spread water over a wider area. Irrigating at night can help reduce evaporation and keep the soil cooler, which can promote plant growth. Visit our blogs or call us to learn more about landscaping and irrigation.
