Four Main Types of Irrigation Systems

Reduce water output by simply installing an irrigation system in your garden. These systems help to conserve more than half the amount of water that’s normally used when watering plants manually. Encourage and practice smart water usage techniques when using any of the four main irrigation methods. See these methods below:

1. Subsurface irrigation– This is one of the most frequently used irrigation methods. Homeowners set up this system by applying water underneath the soil. This technique can be altered if the water table is low. When this happens drip or trickle devices can be used as an alternative and be turned on when planted below the soil in direct contact with the plant’s root.
2. Surface irrigation Gardens with medium to fine soil textures would benefit from this type of irrigation system. It is also works well with flat sloping land due to its ability to use gravity and siphons to transport water.
3. Sprinkler irrigation sprays water through the air and the devices can be either be portable or permanently set in place. Water is pumped through a piping system , sprayed through the air via spray heads that are designed to break the water up into small droplets which then fall on your lawn.
4. Drip/trickle irrigation  Ever heard of micro-irrigation? This method can be defined as a way to save both nutrients and water all at the same time. Water should be applied in the root zone either from above or below the soil’s surface. This type of system can be more efficient than other methods of irrigation once it is well designed, installed, maintained, and operated.

By now you should have an idea of the factors that influence your choice of irrigation system. Examine your soil type, water table and personal choice etc. Choosing the best type of irrigation system should be your no.1 priority. The right amount of water supply is crucial in maintaining the health and of your garden. You want to create a landscape that is beautiful and lustrous. Contact us today for more information.