Water Conservation and Management
Water conservation is of extreme importance to us! We always conduct a complete inspection of the water system, so we can ensure it is designed to operate at maximum efficiency. Apart of water conversation and management is ensuring you have the best type of system for your property! At Priority Landscapes, our Irrigation team can advise you on both drip and overhead irrigation systems.
Drip Irrigation System
Drip irrigation is a type of micro-irrigation that is designed to conserve soil nutrients and to minimize or prevent waste. Most drip irrigation systems use a design that directs water directly to the plant roots.
Drip irrigation is a type of micro-irrigation that is designed to conserve soil nutrients and to minimize or prevent waste. Most drip irrigation systems use a design that directs water directly to the plant roots.
- SAVING WATER – The design of drip irrigation systems is such that they minimize water waste, and they prevent evaporation. Drip irrigation systems can potentially use 30-to-50% less water than conventional watering systems.
- EXTENDS TIME THAT PLANTS GET WATER – Drip irrigation systems are better at getting water into the depths of the ground – and directly to plant roots. Because the water goes into the ground so slowly, there is no runoff. And that slows the process of soil erosion.
- PREVENTS WEEDS FROM TAKING WATER AND SOIL NUTRIENTS FROM PLANTS – Since drip irrigation systems direct water to plant roots, weeds will have a hard time depriving the plants of soil nutrients and water. That means you’ll have fewer weeds.
- PROPER WAY TO PREVENT PLANT DISEASES – Excess moisture encourages the development of fungal diseases, other diseases, and insect and pest problems. Drip irrigation systems leave plant leaves dry, so it’s harder for these diseases to develop and spread.
- EASILY ADAPTABLE – Most drip irrigation systems are designed for easy adjustments or modifications to fit the needs of your plants and where they are on your property or yard.
Overhead Irrigation System
Not similar to drip irrigation, which can go relatively unnoticed in the landscape, sprinkler or “overhead spray” irrigation systems are quite the opposite. Water is scattered by a system of pressure-regulated spray heads and rotors, and advanced head nozzles are utilized to break water up into small water drops that are dispersed through an efficient spray pattern.
Overhead sprinkler irrigation is a process of applying irrigation water which is comparable to rainfall. Water is spread through a system of pipes generally by pumping, or pressurized municipal water supplies. It is then sprinkled into the air and covering an entire soil surface through spray heads so that it breaks up into small water drops which fall to the ground
- VISIBLE CONFIRMATION OF SYSTEM UNIFORMITY – Knowing your irrigation systems application uniformity is critical to make certain that the water you are applying is spread evenly across the growing zone.
- THE APPLICATION HAS A LARGE AREA OF COVERAGE
- USED FOR GERMINATION – Fine droplets prevent crust formation on the soil surface. The optimal moisture for germination in the soil’s upper layer can be maintained by several daily irrigation cycles
- SHORT IRRIGATION INTERVALS – The objective of ‘pulse’ irrigation is to match the application rate of the irrigation system with the absorption rates of the substrate.
- LOWER MAINTENANCE COSTS
- SPRAY PATTERNS CAN BE MODIFIED – The water application patterns of these sprinklers can be varied by adjusting nozzle pressure or by using fixed deflectors, multiple nozzles, or diffuse nozzles.
Always Learning!
Just like everything in this world, equipment and the technology it uses to function are constantly changing which means we must stay up to date on that technology for our clients. The irrigation team is involved throughout the year in different classes and conferences to make sure we are providing the best and most efficient service for our clients.
At Priority Landscapes, we take pride in the commercial irrigation maintenance and installation services we provide. For additional questions about existing irrigation services or one of our many other services, please contact us today at 512-436-0664!
