Should you install a drip irrigation system or a sprinkler system in your yard? Sometimes a drip system is best, sometimes a sprinkler system is better, and sometimes you'll want to use both. Drip systems have plenty of advantages:
With a drip irrigation system, water is sent directly to the base of a plant or to the roots. There are a few types of drip systems, but each one drips out water in small amounts at precise times. These types of systems are ideal for rows of shrubs, lines of hedges, flower beds, gardens, and other types of sculpted landscapes.
A drip system uses very little water in comparison to sprinkler systems or manual irrigation. The majority of the water that does get used goes straight to the plants – very little is lost to evaporation or runoff.
Drip irrigation systems have the added benefit of preventing erosion. Since such small amounts of water are delivered directly to the base of plants, almost none of the water escapes to affect surrounding soil. To learn more about our drip irrigation services, call 905-203-2721 today.
A sprinkler system is ideal for covering large areas. These systems spray water in a way that mimics rainfall, which is best suited for grassy lawns or other types of large, flat landscapes. If you have a plot of grass you need to keep watered, they are ideal. But there are a few things to keep in mind… A drip system may be more suited to certain types of leafy foliage than a sprinkler system. Sprinklers spray water from overhead, which wets leaves and can promote the growth of fungi when overused. To minimize erosion damage to the soil or damage to nearby structures, it's always best to have professionals install your sprinkler system. For a free consultation with a specialist, call 905-203-2721 today.
