HIGH-TECH DRIP!

Installing automatic irrigation just makes good sense for the 1990’s. Few people have time to water their yards, not to mention, we don’t have the water to waste on inefficient methods of watering. With automatic irrigation so convenient and affordable, it is definitely today’s method of choice.

Until recently, it was assumed that you would install sprinklers to water lawn or turf areas, and install surface drip for the smaller flower beds, shrub borders or hillside plantings. Now, with the improvements realized in irrigation methods, it appears that subsurface drip irrigation might be an ideal choice for some of the landscape.

Basically, subsurface drip irrigation is designed to irrigate lawns below ground at the root zone, and involves burying a network of pipes six to eight inches beneath the ground surface which carry water to different areas of the landscape. Water is subsequently released directly onto the plants’ roots via special emitters in the pipe. Imagine...no more Rainbird, hunter or Toro heads to replace!

Whether you are a homeowner or you manage commercial property, there are quite a few benefits to be realized by installing subsurface drip irrigation to either a portion of, or to your entire lawn area.

Subsurface Drip Irrigation: Features & Benefits

Affordable

Subsurface drip systems are made from durable and inexpensive materials that are designed to last. There are no moving parts to get broken, and because they are installed below ground, they are not exposed to damage from the elements, feet, autos or mowers. These low-pressure systems also use less energy to send water to the plant zones.

Convenient

These systems are easy to install, and cause no interruption of property usage during watering.

Water Efficient

You can actually save up to 50% of the water you normally use to irrigate because subsurface drip systems prevent evaporation, runoff and over spray. You only use the actual amount of water needed to irrigate the plants’ root systems.

Safer

If your irrigation system is underground there are no sprinkler heads to trip over or parts in view to be vandalized. Fertilizer can be applied directly to the roots, thus avoiding human contact with hazardous chemicals. And, with no over spray, you eliminate wet walkways which are slippery for pedestrians.

More Attractive

Underground drip means you will have no visible sprinkler heads, driplines or garden hoses to mar your view. This also eliminates rot & watermark damage to fences and walls.

Healthier Plants

Subsurface drip systems encourage sturdy and deep root growth, and enable you to control the balance of oxygen and water to the plant roots. Also, dry foliage reduces fungus and mildew on plant leaves.