PLAN AHEAD … AVOID CREATING ROADBLOCKS

Zone modifications

Planted some trees … created a garden bed … your system is simply not watering all of your property effectively.

As changes are made to your landscape, how those changes affect the effectiveness of your sprinkler system are often not considered.

• Added a tree or a garden shed … created a water shadow
• Created a flower bed … needs a different watering schedule than the grass
• Removed a garden area … are the proper heads being used
• Poorly planned system … water is not reaching all areas of the property
• Plants have matured, soil has aged … water needs have changed
• Sunny vs shady areas … may need different nozzles or potentially separate zones

There are many things to take into consideration when looking at the effectiveness of watering.

• If an obstacle has been created … sprinkler head position may need to change
• If an area has different watering requirement … an additional zone may be required
• If a system was poorly planned it may take some significant modifications with additional heads or even additional zones
• When plants have matured the watering schedules may need to be adjusted to provide more or less water
• Aging soil … even with a perfect irrigation system, if the soil does not have the necessary nutrients it will require more & more water to keep it looking good. Aerating and adding nutrients to the soil will make the lawn healthier and decrease the amount of water necessary to keep you looking good.

Landscaping modifications

Making some changes … pouring a concrete pad … adding some paving stones. No matter what the changes are, have you planned for the future? Future irrigation or irrigation maintenance, future landscape lighting or lighting maintenance.

Including our technician as a critical part of the planning allows for another set of eyes to view your project and make plans for any potential obstacles. Even if they are not necessary presently, planning access for future water and power needs provides flexibility for both irrigation and lighting projects.

Complete landscaping

New build … full landscaping … have you considered how to get water and electricity for your irrigation system and landscape lighting.

As part of your landscape planning, ask our certified irrigation technician to plan along with your landscaper. Our team will ensure, as the ground work is being laid, that future access for your water and power have been considered. Planning at this point will leave your future options open. Creating the necessary access to move water/power from your home will reduce future headaches and expense of overcoming these obstacles.

Make PARK IRRIGATION your preferred irrigation and landscape lighting professionals.