Whether you are just starting out a small garden or are a professional with hundreds of hectares of land to water, everyone that is looking to get more irrigation equipment has similar questions: what is needed, and what is unnecessary? For those that rely on irrigation as part of their living, these can be particularly important questions, as getting it wrong means thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of misspent dollars. For recreational gardeners, getting the wrong irrigation systems is still extremely frustrating and can put you off gardening for good. Here are some simple tips to abide by when buying your irrigation equipment.
Professional Tips
If you are relying on irrigation for your business, there is only one way to go about it: you need to get an expert opinion on your irrigation system. It can be tough to fork out money for a professional when you feel like you understand enough of the basics to establish a working irrigation system yourself, but it is simply not worth the risk. If you are wrong, it is a very expensive mistake to make, and even if you aren't wrong, you probably won't have designed a system that is as efficient as possible, meaning you could lose money on wasted parts and lost water over time. Getting tips from a certified agronomist or irrigation contractor is simply a must when your business relies on it.
Recreational Gardener Tips
If you are simply looking to install a few little irrigation devices to keep all of your garden healthy and watered, then there is no need to see an expert. For most people in this situation, sprinklers are the most important weapon in their arsenal, but you can go one further and get specialised timed sprinklers that release water on your schedule, meaning you often do not have to do anything to keep your garden well watered after the initial set-up. You can, of course, install a more professional irrigation system if you wish, but this will take a lot of manpower to dig, install and connect your irrigation system to the water supply for what is roughly the same outcome anyway. When it comes to recreational gardening, the easier, the better, and in your case, a timed sprinkler system is the best option.
Water Conservation
Water conservation is more important now than ever with climate change becoming a global threat. Irrigation can be a big drain on the nation's fresh water if it is not carefully managed, and there are ways you can reduce your water usage. It is important to always be on the lookout for ways you can reduce your carbon footprint and save money at the same time!
