Lawn Irrigation – What Makes it Work For Your Lawn

How do you decide what kind of lawn irrigation system is going to work the best for your yard? At Lawn Wranglers Irrigation – we can answer that question for you with our irrigation analysis services, as well as these questions you should ask yourself when deciding what’s best for you when it comes to irrigation.

What size is your yard? – Determining what type of watering your lawn needs based on the size of your lawn is the first step. Whether it’s just a smaller area that can be watered by a manual sprinkler system or a larger lawn that needs strategic, automatic sprinklers to be set up, finding out how much water is needed for the size of your area is essential.

What type of plants are in your yard? – Knowing what type of plants live in your yard is a huge factor in deciding your lawn irrigation plan. Smaller plants that do not take up much area usually require less water than trees or shrubbery in your yard. Doing the research on how many gallons of water and for how long you should water your plants is an enormous step in determining your irrigation system.

How much time do you spend watering plants? – Are you spending your time after work watering your yard? Maybe it’s only once in a while when you have to get out the sprinkler to water them. If it’s taking you quite a while to accurately water your plants, it may be time to invest in automated lawn irrigation.
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Christmas in July

Christmas in July- A tradition celebrated somewhat ironically in the states, but a fun one nonetheless. Different areas and different people enjoy the pseudo-holiday to varying extents, ranging from simply taking certain facets of Christmas and putting a summer spin on it, to full out holiday celebrations, complete with gifts, dinner, and even someone dressing up as Santa Claus! Lawn Wranglers Irrigation can help and be part of your celebration, in more ways than meet the surface. We may be known for our irrigation sprinkler analysis, installation and repair; however, one other service we offer is holiday lighting! We start with a free consultation, then we install your lighting. Better yet, Lawn Wranglers can even take down and store your lights, so you don’t have to worry about any of the work. You just call us whether it’s for Christmas in July or December, and we’re there! You can combine lighting and your sprinkler system from Lawn Wranglers to put on a traditional celebration with a nice summer twist that will be refreshing, in more ways than one. Just picture it now- Santa in a bathing suit running around the yard through your sprinkler system. The sight is comical, but you get the idea. It is Christmas in July, afterall!

Sprinklers and Sparklers

The 4^th of July rapidly approaches, and with it, comes the myriad firework displays. Around this time of year, firework tents and stores start popping up all over the place, where people can buy some safer fireworks for their children to play with under adult supervision. Sparklers are among the most popular 4^th of July items that are kid-friendly. If you happen to be the one throwing a party for your family or friends to celebrate, you may be looking for additional ways to entertain your guests. If you have a yard sprinkler system, you may have an easy way to entertain the younger crowd. To keep in line with the holiday tradition, one can use red, white and blue LED lights or perhaps even food coloring to put on a colorful display that will wow your guests. Depending on how sophisticated your irrigation system is, you could have each stream set to go off at specific times, to mimic a firework display. Couple the colored water with some sprinklers, and you have a relatively safe, entertaining way to mesmerize your guests. All that’s left is to round up some of your favorite holiday meals, beverages, family and friends to complete your celebration!

Lawn Sprinkler Systems: A Matter of Perception

It’s interesting how differently we view the world as we age. As we grow, the rose-tinted glasses of innocence and youth begin to change color. It’s not always a bad thing- it just means we see things in a new, usually more realistic, or purpose-oriented light. Adults are more likely to want a reason or necessity for something, while as a child, it’s usually easier to just take something for what it is and enjoy it. Think of a toy, item or memory from your childhood. Do you look at it now the same way you did then? Lawn sprinkler systems provide a great analogy for this transition from youth to adulthood.

Child is to sprinkler as adult is to irrigation system. The phrase even sounds less fun and more utilitarian. Despite the seemingly opposing views of the item, both views are correct. Think about it- you have a family, and a yard. Your children have a place to play, but you also have a lawn to maintain. If you have an irrigation system, you not only have a means of keeping that lawn watered, but also a way of entertaining and cooling your kids during the warmer summer months. How handy is that? Even if you do not see things the way you once did, always remember one adult’s irrigation system is another child’s super-fun sprinkler!

Do I Need a Sprinkler System?

Sprinkler systems are convenient, cost efficient and useful. Does everyone need one? Not necessarily.  How do you determine if you do need one? Frankly, the decision will ultimately be up to you; however, there are a few things worth considering before calling for a lawn sprinkler system installation. Our irrigation analysis is much more detailed than what’s discussed here, but this will be a good general starting point for those just beginning to ask themselves the question.

There are several things to ask yourself when determining whether or not a sprinkler system would be a good idea for your lawn. Do you really have the time to properly care for your lawn on a daily basis? How large of an area do you have to take care of? Are there a variety of plants and fauna in your lawn? How much water are you using to water your lawn now? What impact does the local climate (dips and spikes in temperature, rainy vs drought conditions) have on watering? Does your current budget allow for lawn sprinkler system installation? An irrigation system can certainly save you time and money, depending on the factors addressed above. Once you’ve given some thought to these questions, or if you have additional questions, contact our licensed irrigation specialists to discuss the best irrigation solutions for your home!