Installing an irrigation system on your property lets you water your plants and lawn conveniently. When designing your system, you want to make sure it's situated correctly for the most significant possible benefit. Proper use of your sprinkler system is also essential to avoid wasting water and ensuring everything is watered evenly. For the best results, follow these tips.

How to Design & Use Your Irrigation System Effectively

1. Be Selective When Picking Sprinkler Heads

Different sprinkler heads offer different benefits. For example, rotor heads rotate to water different areas, while fixed heads send water to the same area every time. Alternatively, bubblers release a smaller, more concentrated stream of water, which makes them useful for watering shrubs, whereas drip irrigation delivers water directly to plant roots. Be sure to consider your needs before making a choice.

2. Perform Maintenance When Necessary

No matter what sprinkler head you choose, make sure it's cleaned and cleared of debris regularly. Blockages in your sprinkler head can block the flow of water and prevent plants from receiving hydration. Dirt, grass clippings, and other debris may also affect operation if not removed, so check the heads frequently, especially after mowing your lawn.

3. Know When to Water Your Lawn

While sprinkler systems make watering your lawn more convenient, they're not foolproof. For example, using your sprinklers during the wrong time of day can negatively impact your plant life. Watering is best when performed in the early morning, as it allows plenty of water to be absorbed before the sun is hottest. Watering at other times of day wastes water and prevents your plants from reaping the full hydration benefits.

Along with following these tips, working with a skilled irrigation company also ensures success for your lawn and garden. As a provider of well-drilling services in Dale, Henry, Geneva, and Houston counties, Branton Bros Well Drilling, Inc. in Dothan, AL, also installs and maintains sprinkler systems. With more than five decades of experience, they can provide insight into the best type of sprinkler system for your needs. They’re also fully licensed and insured, so you can count on quality work. Call (334) 677-5489 for more information, or visit their website to learn more about their irrigation services.