A Sprinkler System Installation in Boulder, CO Makes Watering the Lawn Easy

by | Nov 27, 2014 | Landscaping

There is often a friendly neighborhood competition to see which yard has the best grass. Once the sod has been laid and fertilized, it needs to be watered regularly to reach its true potential. Most lawns need about one inch of water a day. It’s best to do this all at once, so the water seeps deep into the ground. This encourages the grass to grow deep and strong roots. If a homeowner waters more frequently and applies less water, he is encouraging the grass to develop a shallow root base. This isn’t good during the hot dry months, when roots may have to travel down towards the water table.

It can be tedious for a person to carry a heavy sprinkler around the yard. Sprinkler System Installation Service Boulder CO is a much better strategy. It can be built with several zones that allow the homeowner to determine when the grass, flower beds, or vegetable garden get watered and for how long. Many communities require early morning watering during droughts. An automatic sprinkler will let the homeowner sleep in, while the lawn is being watered. It also allows a homeowner to travel without worrying about his landscape drying out or going to the expense of hiring a landscaper to water their lawn.

Sprinkler System Installation Boulder Co is easiest when it’s done before planting any landscape. A project manager can meet with the homeowner to determine where they will put their lawn, gardens and trees. They will then install an irrigation system in zones. A careful gardener will examine how dry each area of the lawn is a few hours after it was watered. Usually the amount of sun determines how quickly soil dries out. In a yard, the house and other building cast shadows, as well as large trees and hedges. The type of soil is also another factor, that determines how quickly water percolates through it.

Homeowners may decided to intall a sprinkler after they install a lawn. The company will use a special excavator that minimizes any disruption to the landscape. People can visit us website to learn more about designing and installing a sprinkler.

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