As the weather warms up and spring arrives, it's time to start thinking about getting your sprinkler system up and running. For Wichita homeowners, ensuring that your system is in top shape is especially important given the region's drought conditions and water restrictions. Meadowlark Landscape & Design is here to help you with every step of the process, from checking for damage to optimizing your watering schedule.
Checking for Off-Season Damage
Before diving into post-startup care, ensure your system didn’t suffer any winter damage. If you haven’t checked yet, follow our step-by-step guide on turning on your sprinkler system safely.
Ensuring Proper Coverage and Focus
Proper sprinkler head coverage is essential for maintaining a healthy lawn. We’ll ensure that your sprinkler heads are positioned to cover key areas without wasting water on sidewalks or driveways. We’ll also check and adjust the nozzles to provide even coverage and avoid overwatering certain spots while leaving others dry.
Setting Up Smart Systems
Smart irrigation systems are a game-changer for efficient watering. Our Hydrawise systems use real-time weather data to automatically adjust watering schedules based on current conditions. For example, it will adjust to rain or current temperatures to adjust run times per day, and is app enabled so you can make changes on the fly. Hydrawise systems allow our team to create separate watering schedules for different areas of your landscape based on plant type and water needs and come equipped with fault monitoring to alert you to issues such as faulty wiring or malfunctioning valves. Our team can remotely monitor and manage your system, ensuring it is always working to its optimum efficiency.
Meadowlark Landscape & Design can help you install and configure your Smart watering system, so you can enjoy a greener lawn with less water usage.
Importance of Longer, Less Frequent Watering
One of the most common mistakes homeowners make is watering their lawns for a few short minutes every day. This practice is not only inefficient but also detrimental to the health of your lawn, especially in drought-prone areas like Wichita. Instead, opt for longer, less frequent watering sessions. Here's why:
Deeper Root Growth: Longer watering sessions encourage roots to grow deeper into the soil, making your lawn more resilient to drought and heat.
Stronger Lawn: A well-watered lawn with deep roots is better equipped to withstand the hot and dry conditions of summer.
Water Efficiency: By reducing the frequency of watering, you can minimize water waste and comply with Wichita's water restrictions.
Set Your Lawn Up For Success
By setting your irrigation to the right settings in early spring, you can help your lawn develop a strong root system that will thrive during the hot and dry summer months. Meadowlark Landscape & Design is here to assist you in optimizing your sprinkler system – whether you’re on a well system or city water.
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