Smart Irrigation Systems
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7 TIPS TO HELP REDUCE WATER
OUTDOORS
1) Drip Irrigation - delivers water right to the
soil surface and the root zone. Much more efficient than spray heads.
2) Soil Moisture Sensors - probing the soil
with either a manual rain sensor or one connected to a controller will allow you to adjust
your irrigation settings for each zone you are testing.
3) Rain Sensors - when used with a Smart
Controller they can overide the default settings in order to save water based on
rainfall.
4) Smart Controllers are equipped with a computer
that you can program that makes an ordinary controller a "smart" controller, helping reduce
water usage and efficiency in delivery.
5) High Efficiency Nozzles - spray heads can be
efficient for shrubs and lawn areas by using low precipitation rate
nozzles.
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Rainwater Harvesting - use rain barrels or larger storage tanks so you can utilize the captured
water during periods between rains. Raingardens and Bioswales use the natural runoff from a
site to irrigate the plants.R |
7) Permeable Pavers - capture water so you can either
direct it back into the soil or into a RainXchange underground storage system where the water can
then be pumped to use as you wish. |
Call me to get a free on-site evaluation of your property
to see how you can benefit by having any one or all of these systems.
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John Stuart Leslie, MLA, Licensed Landscape Contractor holds a Masters in Landscape
Architecture where he studied Xeriscape, Permaculture and Natural Ecosystem Design and
Planning. |
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