In the past, the process of watering your lawn may have initially seemed like a no-brainer. How hard could it be, you think—you just step out on your lawn during your free time on weekends, bring out the garden hose, turn on the tap, and proceed to spray water on every corner of the lawn and every leaf, twig, root and blade of grass you can see until everything looks sufficiently drenched. Turn off the tap, put the hose away, and just repeat the next time you have a few minutes to spare while you're at home.
However, you soon realise (judging from the appearance of your lawn after some months of following this process) that you haven't been properly watering the lawn and its health is beginning to suffer. You don't want to risk causing further damage by continuing your haphazard watering routine, so what would be the best thing to do?
You should hire specialists in installing, maintaining and repairing reticulation repairs Wanneroo: Ryan’s Reticulation.
How they can help - These professionals can provide you with a highly efficient system that will ensure your lawn receives proper watering—in the right amounts, and based on an appropriate schedule. Furthermore, the operation of this system won't be dependent on your availability—even when you're out of the house, or are simply preoccupied with other matters, a top-notch reticulation system will automatically switch on, apply the correct watering technique, and switch itself off when done.
An effective delivery system - A great thing about reticulation systems is that homeowners and commercial property owners can take their pick from the different irrigation emitter types available. A garden hose won't be doing the job of delivering the water—instead, sprinklers will be tasked with distributing the water across your space.
And there are a number of sprinkler types that you can choose from for optimal watering:
- Fixed spray sprinklers. These are typically installed on a riser in areas with garden beds.
- Pop up sprinkler bodies. As the name suggests, these sprinklers pop up from the ground at the time of operation and are ideal for turf areas.
- Gear drive sprinklers. Able to rotate up to 360 degrees, these sprinklers are operated through water driven gears—the water causes a turbine to spin, and a set of gears and the nozzle can now turn.
- Rotator nozzles. These also rotate up to 360 degrees in a sweeping arc and operate at low pressure. These are best used in calm weather conditions for even water distribution.
- Drip irrigation. In-line irrigation, or individual drippers, are installed at each planting location, directly under mulch. This system applies water directly to the ground, close to the roots, so no water is lost from spraying and getting caught in wind drifts.
- Micro spray. This results in a fine water droplet size and is quite cheap to install. However, it is often not recommended because it demonstrates a great amount of water loss, it can be high maintenance, it unevenly distributes the water, and it is highly prone to damage or vandalism.
Consulting the experts over at Ryan’s Reticulation Wanneroo can help you determine the best emitter type to use for your unique situation so your lawn can finally receive the right amount of watering when needed.
