If you’re looking for ways to decrease your carbon footprint, you may want to consider installing one of the currently available lawn sprinkler system models on the market. They're better for the environment as well as your pocket. Here’s how they conserve water, as well as features you should include to further enhance this capability.

How Do Irrigation Systems Conserve Water?

When you water the garden with a hose or a basic lawn sprinkler system, there’s no way to measure the liquid output. These methods also don’t account for the water being lost to evaporation. Both of these factors contribute to wasted liquid and higher bills.

Professionally installed lawn sprinkler systems have timers that can be automatically set to turn on and off at specific times of the day. So, rather than getting up early to make sure you don’t lose water to evaporation, you can schedule the system to do the job for you. Additionally, they produce liquid in specified amounts, which leads to less waste.

Which Features Should You Opt For?

When selecting a lawn sprinkler system to install, make sure they have smart controllers, which detect both temperature and the moisture content of the air and then adjust the amount of water they produce. In addition, look for a model that has rain sensors so the system doesn’t turn on needlessly after or during a downpour. Also, make sure the nozzles rotate, saving you time from manually rotating the sprinklers yourself.

The team at Oasis Landscapes & Irrigation will be happy to help you select a smart irrigation system that will keep your property beautiful and your bills and carbon footprint low. For nearly 30 years, these experts have provided residential and commercial services to Columbia, MO, residents. They can do everything from lawn sprinkler system design to snow removal and weed control. For more information about these and other offerings, call (573) 446-0858 or visit them online.