How to pick the best irrigation system

It’s hard to keep a lawn healthy, especially if you live in an area that doesn’t experience much rainfall throughout the year. An irrigation system is an essential investment in many parts of the country, as well as in lawns that have a grass that requires more watering than others. Read on to learn about the best way to decide if an irrigation system is needed in your lawn, as well as the type that is the best fit.

Know the type of grass seed in your lawn

If you don’t know the type of grass that was planted in your lawn, it is impossible to care for it properly. Before you can determine if an irrigation system is required, you need to know the amount of watering that the grass seed you’ve planted needs. Some grass seeds are very drought resistant, while others require daily watering in order to thrive. Hopefully the grass that was planted in your lawn is in-line with the natural rainfall patterns in your yard.

Shop around before selecting an irrigation system

There are many irrigation systems available, some of which be more than is necessary in your yard. Once you’ve established that irrigation is required for yard you can begin to look at different models, but make sure to do some comparative shopping before making a final decision. The price of these systems varies greatly, and you could save a lot of money by doing a little bit of research before making a purchase.

If you’ve researched certain models before you decide to buy, you can save a lot of money by taking a look at several stores. Also research prices online, if this isn’t the price you see in stores, quote the online price and ask if they are capable of matching it. More stores are willing to bend on the price of their irrigation systems in order to secure a sale.

Closely monitor local rainfall amounts

If you don’t track the amount of rain that’s fallen in your area each week you could end up over watering your lawn. Over watering is as dangerous to your lawn as under watering, but for different reasons. If your soil doesn’t have the chance to dry between waterings the roots of the grass will not be able to hold their grip, and soon enough grass will start to die.

Ensuring that the amount of water that your lawn receives is easy, just know the ideal amount and subtract weekly rainfall totals from that number. Then, adjust your irrigation system to match this number. If you follow this simple equation, you’ll never have any problem ensuring that your yard is being properly watered.

Don’t allow your lawn to fail

If your lawn is showing signs of failure, it may already be too late to take the necessary steps. Properly adjusting your irrigation system is a great way to keep your lawn healthy, but other maintenance and treatments will be required from time to time. Make sure to familiarize yourself with all of the best lawn care practices, if it seems like too much to you it may be time to outsource certain tasks.

Lawn care professionals are well-versed in every type of treatments, and many will let you pick the services you want performed in your yard. This way you won’t have to worry about paying for services that you are comfortable performing yourself. Schedule a free consultation with a lawn care provider today to learn about the services that they can offer, as well as what type of care your lawn requires. A healthy lawn is never out of reach, it may just require a little bit of outside help.

TruGreen will gladly visit your property as often as needed between scheduled visits to make any necessary adjustments and to ensure your satisfaction.

Getting Started with TruGreen

  1. Call or fill out the form above to reach a lawn care specialist.
  2. Know the square footage of your yard, as well as any specific areas of concern.
  3. With the help of your specialist, create a customized lawn care plan that meets your lawn’s needs.
  4. Schedule your Healthy Lawn Analysis2 to start your service.