How to choose a lawn watering system?
With the advent of all kinds of automated irrigation systems, manual irrigation becomes irrelevant, which in itself greatly facilitates the existence. After all, in order to keep the lawn in good condition, you need to spend a lot of effort. In addition, it is difficult to distribute water evenly throughout the site. In order to choose the required irrigation system, you need to familiarize yourself with the basic parameters of these useful devices.
Types of irrigation systems
The most popular automated irrigation methods are drip irrigation and sprinkling. They are selected depending on the size of the lawn, as well as individual needs, and are able to provide:
- the optimal type of irrigation, designed for a specific area;
- dosed intake of a given volume of water;
- timely watering of the lawn;
- uniform distribution of moisture over the area of the site;
- rational use of water.
In addition, the installed irrigation system will allow you to take care of the site easily with minimal effort and time.
Sprinkler system
This irrigation system is a kind of artificial rainfall over the entire surface of the lawn. Watering takes place with the help of sprinkler nozzles. They are able to push a stream of water over a considerable distance and spray in the form of tiny droplets. In this case, the duration of irrigation is about 30 minutes.
The radius of action of the sprinklers depends on the water pressure, the trajectory of the jets, as well as the diameter of the nozzles. To ensure quality watering, you should choose a sprinkler with a nozzle diameter of at least 20 mm.
Sprinklers must be installed in such a way as to ensure uniform watering plot. Do not allow the corners of the lawn to fall outside the range of the sprinkler. This type of system is used in large areas. The minimum area where sprinkling can be applied is 2 meters.
Positive aspects of the sprinkler system:
- does not damage the soil;
- very easy to maintain;
- you can change the area and direction of watering the site;
- moisturizes the grass and air, improves the appearance of the lawn;
- retractable sprinklers do not interfere with mowing the lawn;
- saves water and energy thanks to optimal moisture supply.
During the rotation, the area is irrigated within the radius of the jet of water. The process is carried out as a result of the pressure of the water pumped by the pump. All nozzles and accessories that allow you to change the area of the treated area and the direction of the jet, you can easily install with your own hands.
You can also set up a watering mode that runs at a specific time, even when you are away. And the rain sensor will prevent watering when natural precipitation falls.
The irrigation system allows you to save electricity on pump operation by programming irrigation for a time when there is usually a good head. In addition, the sprinkler system is located underground and does not spoil the appearance of the lawn.
Drip irrigation system
Its principle of action is to maintain the optimum moisture content in the soil by slowly feeding it to the plant roots. Irrigation is carried out using a special device, through which water flows directly to the root system, bypassing the plant stems. This allows you to preserve the decorative appearance of the lawn and provide the grass with the necessary moisture. Duration drip irrigation ranges from 40 minutes to an hour.
The most commonly used plastic droppers are placed in the irrigation hoses at varying frequencies. The nozzles included in the kit make it possible to change the radius of the irrigation.
The drip system also has its positive aspects.:
- water savings due to directional irrigation that does not affect the aisle;
- the possibility of simultaneous feeding.
This irrigation system is demanding on the quality of the water (it should not contain foreign impurities), and if you take it from the well, the holes become clogged very quickly. In this case, you need to find a good filter. This system is used on small lawns.
At a relatively low cost, modern irrigation equipment makes it possible, without much effort on your part, to always keep the lawn in good condition by simply adjusting the program. After making sure of the benefits of your purchase, help your neighbor on the site choose a lawn irrigation system so that he, too, can enjoy his summer vacation.