Drip Irrigation
Drip irrigation systems are basically a series of tubes with holes in them along set intervals that keep your lawn and landscaping hydrated. Complete Landcare in the Tampa Bay area can help you decide whether this type of irrigation system will work for you.
The holes in a drip irrigation system are placed systematically to water specific areas where the system is buried. One of the key benefits to a drip irrigation system is that you can control where most of the water goes, instead of wasting it and having it go into your city’s sewer system. Plus, by spacing out the holes in the tubing, you can make sure it goes to designated areas, rather than watering areas that don’t need it. In addition, when using drip irrigation to water lawns, gardens and flowerbeds, it can foster minimal water loss from evaporation.
For homeowners, it is often best to put a drip irrigation system below surface dirt so that it is protected from animals, yard workers and anything else that may travel through the area. Plus, it exposes your root system of the plants directly to the water, instead of them having to wait for the water to soak through the surface dirt. And when it is dry outside, such as when we have our drought periods in Florida, this is particularly helpful to your foliage.
Do you worry about your foliage being exposed to water rot? This is another reason to consider a drip irrigation system. Because you control the amount of water that comes into contact with leaves, stems and fruit, you ensure that you are not creating an overly moist environment where diseases can set in. Plus, if fruit gets wet and is in direct sunlight, rapid fruit rot can occur.
If you are in a large setting, such as commercial or farmland, a drip irrigation system can make it easier to spread your agricultural chemicals. These chemicals are usually sprayed above ground, while the irrigation system is below; this can lead to the leaching of fertilizer.
What if you have landscaping that is uneven, with some areas higher than others? With a traditional irrigation system, this can cause runoff or pooling, which can damage your grass or trees. Drip irrigation can be a good solution for this, because you can control where the water goes throughout the area.
Yet another benefit to a drip irrigation system is that it can be automated. You can set your system to go on at specific times of the day, such as early morning or evening hours when the water will not evaporate as easily. Farmers, especially, find this useful, because they can make sure that their crops don’t get too much water or are watered when the sun is at its strongest, which poses the risk of burning the crops.
Each piece of property is different and requires individually tailored irrigation systems. Let us help you decide whether drip irrigation is right for your land, and then customize it for maximum reward. With nearly two decades of experience, we offer drip irrigation in Plant City, Brandon, Seffner, Riverview, Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Bradenton and Lakeland. We can make sure that your land gets the correct type of watering system to keep it healthy and strong. Give us a call at (813) 685-8499 or fill out our online form for an estimate.