For your lawn to stay lush and green all spring and summer long, it needs plenty of nutrients and water. Installing a sprinkler system is the easiest way to provide the nourishment your grass and flowers need, but which one is the best fit? By taking a closer look at certain factors, you’ll make the right pick for your landscape design.

Yard Type

One of the first factors to consider is the landscape design of the area being watered. Are you going for routine lawn maintenance or trying to raise a flower bed or vegetable garden? These plants not only need different amounts of water, but they also need nourishment delivered in varying ways. 

For example, shrubs and flowerbeds often need a large amount of water in a short time. Spray sprinklers and drip systems are often used for these plants. The former has a fixed head and sprays mist over the flowers and shrubs, while the latter can sit under a layer of mulch and keep the roots moist.

Grass lawns, on the other hand, need more frequent watering but at a much lower application rate. Rotor head sprinklers are recommended for this purpose, as they slowly rotate to apply water to the surrounding grass.

Yard Size

The size and slope of your yard will also impact the type of sprinkler system that best complements your landscape design. Rotor heads are specifically designed to achieve uniform coverage of large areas, while spray sprinklers and drip irrigation are better suited for small spaces. It’s also worth noting that spray sprinklers aren’t well suited for hilly areas with nonabsorbent soil, as the water is more likely to go to waste as runoff.

Do you need help deciding which sprinkler system will get your yard to look its best? The experienced landscape design team at Scalia’s Landscape in Batavia, NY, is well-equipped to help you maximize the beauty and functionality of your property. In business since 1982, they can provide any service you need to make your yard the best on the block. To learn more about what this company will do for you, visit them online or call (585) 343-3106.