Installing a lawn irrigation system is a quick way to ensure that your summer is a relaxing, no hassle vacation away from lawn work and dried up grass. Aside from saving your lawn the embarrassment of looking as dry as the Sahara, installed lawn irrigation systems can save a homeowner time, money, and energy. They are a must-have for those who travel during the summer months, and they are even proven to conserve water. Once installed, a lawn irrigation system will target your lawn’s areas with proficiency and accurate amounts of water giving you a healthy green lawn with minimum effort.

There are two main types of sprinkler heads that every homeowner should be aware of when looking into an installed irrigation system. The rotor and spray heads are the most common, and while both get the job done there are some differences. The spray head can either be installed to spring out of the ground when turned on, or can be stationary above ground. They have a smaller nozzle, thus running the risk of getting clogged, but they come in a variety of patterns and distances to accommodate each yard. The most important part of a spray nozzle is the high application rate which means a lot of water is used over a short period of time. For this reason alone, the spray nozzle is best used with small plots of even land.

For a large yard, or a yard with slopes and uneven surfaces, the rotor head is a better choice. The rotor head rotates and distributes water at a slower rate than the spray head. Because the nozzle is bigger, there is less chance of it getting clogged and it can water just as much land as a spray, but with less sprinkler heads.

Whichever sprinkler is installed, there is no denying the countless benefits received from an installed lawn irrigation system. Store-bought sprinklers run the risk of watering more driveway than yard, and that is a quick way to waste water. Hoses have to be untangled, recoiled, and stretched all over the yard. The time and energy put forth running inside and out to turn off the sprinkler still doesn’t ensure that you’re even watering the right areas or giving enough water to your lawn. With an installed irrigation system that is set to turn on and off consistently, that will never be a worry again. Each system will also ensure that your lawn gets the right amount of water where it is needed most.

Lawn irrigation systems also save a homeowner money and the headache of dealing with unpredictable water bills. Because the system will target your lawn personally, the amount of water used will be consistent and fit your lawn’s needs. The water will target the roots and accommodate the size and slope of a yard, so the run-off is minimal and the driveway and house left dry. Plus, no more leaky hoses or forgotten sprinklers means the water is used where you want it used, and the water bill is a low, constant rate.

The environment will also benefit from the conserved water and the proper application of water to a homeowners lawn. Installing an irrigation system forces a homeowner to understand and take responsibility of their lawn and water used, and when you understand what your lawn demands you will be able to wield better results. More plants, a healthier yard, and a fresh environment are just a few benefits of a well watered lawn.

For those who travel or who would rather be sleeping in on the weekends than out water, an installed irrigation system is a must have. Installed irrigation systems only need to be programmed once and can be controlled after with a push of a button. Homeowners will never have to worry about leaving their lawn and coming back to it brown and dried up. Sensors can be connected to keep the sprinklers from wasting water when it rains, and homeowners get to choose the time and duration of each sprinkler round. Watering your lawn has never been so simple or consistent.

With all the time and money saved using an installed irrigation system, homeowners can finally make the most of their summers. The process is simple and the results priceless. It has never been so easy to have a green and healthy lawn, and with minimum effort. Forget about hoses and sprinklers and wasteful run-off. An installed irrigation system will take care of your lawn personally and regularly.