Minggu, 23 Juli 2017

Golf Course Irrigation System Design Tips That Will Save Your Lawn

By Melissa Morgan


Any time of the year, property owners can and should make sure their sprinkler system is working correctly. Time and money can be saved through upgrades, revisions and repairs. And, an entire landscape venture can be protected by a good golf course irrigation system design. Besides, property value can be enhanced significantly as well as curb appeal will increase due to a property's beautiful appearance.

Drip system is the practice in which water is provided to plant roots one drop at a time. Pipes are laid out all over the soil, and water outlet points are provided at regular intervals. The outlet is controlled so that only one drop at a time is provided to the soil. The main advantage of this kind of system is that it saves a lot of water. In Perth, which is dry in summers, drip system is a good way to save water and still ensure that your plants are adequately watered.

Another common mistake is putting rotor or spray heads on PVC vertical risers near high traffic areas. This system design error is more of a liability issue. If a person impales himself on one of these risers after a fall, it will cost you much more in legal expenses than the money saved by putting rotors and spray heads on PVC risers next to pools, sidewalks, backyard play areas, driveways, or other busy spots. You should consult with your insurance company if you think these types of lawsuits or accidents are rare.

Head to head water coverage is a must when designing an irrigation system. In a proper system design, water coverage will overlap for turf areas. Besides, the water from heads should reach the heads to the sides as well as across from them. The heads, for example, should be spaced 15 feet apart, if they have fifteen-foot nozzles. Owners of property will be advised of this by a competent landscape contractor.

In addition to these, other effective systems include a center pivotal system, linear move systems, traveling irrigating systems and many others. However, there are some factors that must be considered when making the purchase decision. Following are some vital aspects to consider when selecting your suitable irrigating system.

It is also a mistake to irrigate grassed areas and planter and shrub beds together. Local water management officials are always trying to get homeowners to irrigate their planter and shrub beds separate from their grass areas. This is because your local grass does not have the vast root systems that are found in all of the most common local landscape plant materials. This means your grass typically needs about twice the amount of water of your plant materials.

Many people landscapers overlook the excellent automatic rain shut off appliances. They are very affordable, easy to install, and not very big. For those who get wary whenever they see an automatic system running, this is the perfect invention for them. This should be incorporated into any system design plan. In addition, the small nature of the device encourages its portability. The system is thus easily and quickly maneuvered around.

It is important to keep in mind that irrigating equipment is not just one unit; instead, they are an entire system including all processes from the source of water to the final watering phase. So, in addition to choosing the right system, it is also important to ensure that they are installed efficiently.




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