It's impossible to create lush grass without water. Certain regions are fortunate enough to receive the amount of water they need from rain. For the rest of us, sprinklers are the ideal method of distributing water to your lawn.

What is the best method to water your lawn? If you are currently dragging water hoses into your backyard with a portable sprinkler head attached, you might be thinking about installing an automated sprinkler system. Bear in mind the advantages and disadvantages of a sprinkler system, so that you are equipped with all the facts you require in order to make an informed choice.

Benefits of Installing an Automatic Sprinkler System

The main reason to switch to automatic sprinklers is to make the task of watering your lawn a less labor-intensive experience. Set a timer to have sprinklers automatically appear and water your lawn according to set intervals on certain days of the week.

• Safety and aesthetic. There's nothing appealing in a garden hose that is stretched over your yard. If you don't clean the hose down after each irrigation session, this view is an inevitable result. The hose can also be an accident hazard to children and pets on the lawn. However, automated sprinkler heads appear out of the ground to water your lawn, then disappear once they've finished. This is why automatic sprinklers are the safer and more attractive option.

• The best time to water. It is better to water your lawn in the early morning. Watering your lawn when the sun is down reduces the chance of evaporation. Making the decision to water in the morning instead of the evening can reduce the spread of diseases that may happen if your lawn is wet all night. The most efficient method to benefit from early morning watering is to set the timer for your automated sprinkler system.

• The right amount of water. Modern automated sprinkler systems incorporate sensors for soil moisture and weather to ensure that you get the right amount of water exactly when it's required. If it senses rain, a sophisticated system can defer scheduled irrigation, avoiding oversaturating the lawn and saving you money.

• Drinking water while away from home. It's a great holiday time. The fact that you'd like to go away does not mean that you have to be hit with a yellow lawn after you return. Automated sprinklers will eliminate the requirement to ask an acquaintance to sprinkle your lawn when you're away.

Drawbacks of Installing a Sprinkler System

• Cost. One reason that you've not yet put in a sprinkler system is due to the thought of price. But, with the quote provided by the professionals, you know precisely what the price will be prior to getting to work.

• Landscape damage. It's better to put in sprinkler systems before the landscaping job is completed and the sod has been laid. If not, the installation of a sprinkler will require parts of your lawn to sink so that pipes can be laid and connected to the house's plumbing system. It can take a few days or weeks, depending on the project itself. If you are retrofitting your lawn with automatic sprinklers, make sure to combine it with other projects when possible, like the planting of trees or installing a hardscape so that the entire project can be done in one go.

More complex repairs include underground pipes, sprinkler heads that are automated with mechanical components, timers controllers, and other parts and components. Many issues can arise when it comes to an automated sprinkler system. Fortunately, skilled experts can troubleshoot and fix issues with sprinklers at a reasonable cost.