Irrigation Systems Purchase Tips So you want to install an
irrigation system? There are a few things you should know in
advance. First, your water bills will likely go up. Recent
studies of homes with and without automatic sprinkler systems
show that homes with automatic systems use substantially more
water outdoors on average (Maddaus and Mayer, 2001). Automatic
irrigation systems, if not properly managed, can waste a lot of
water. Always be mindful that YOU are the "brains" behind your
irrigation system scheduling and YOU control the controller.
Think about your entire landscape plan when considering an
irrigation system. Are you going to re-landscape or add
Xeriscape beds in the near future? Make sure your sprinkler
system is adaptable to your future landscape plans. There are
lots of irrigation and sprinkler system designers and installers
out there. If you are going to hire someone to design and
install your system, get several bids. Prices can vary a lot
from company to company. Be sure you understand t