So you've finally decided that you want to take your lawn to the next level. For many people this involves the installation of sprinkler systems. These types of systems are ideal for many reasons. The primary being they keep your yard looking great and well watered. There are few things to think about before installing the system, so let's discuss them.
Survey Your Yard:
You want to take some time walk your yard and observe it closely. In general you want to think about how water drains on your property. Does your yard slope? Are there areas where water tends to puddle? These are concerns you want to address before your install the sprinkler system. The last thing you want are stagnant pools of water on your lawn. Or worse areas where water will collect that will lead to over-watering.
Determine Your Watering Needs
You next want to decide what sort of system might be best for you. Do you want to install a smart system that turns itself off and on? Or perhaps you want a system that is completely underground with water tubes hidden below the lawn. If you use a riding mower than you should install a system that that won't interferon with the regular mowing of your lawn. Also, what sort of grass do you have. Hardier types like "Kentucky Bluegrass" don't require frequent watering. So a timed system might work best for them. Also what is your climate like? Does it rain regularly or is it fairly dry?
Plan out The Installation
You next want to plan out the installation of your sprinkler systems. You want to make sure that the water spigots are located to provide maximum coverage. At the same time you want to minimize water waste. This will help keep your utilities down during times of most usage. You also want to make sure that walkways and sidewalks are located to near the sprinkler heads. Nothing is worse than getting drenched on your way into your home!
Build Your System
Now the time has come to build your system. There are sprinkler systems experts who will happily install for you. Or you may decide that you want to this to be a DIY job. No matte what method your choose you want to be sure that you are not violating any codes. So check in your HOA or local city planning office before your start.
Conclusion
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