Expert Drip Irrigation Services in Katy, TX
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Drip Irrigation for Reduced Water Use
As the warmer seasons come in, you may receive city notices requesting that you reduce your water usage so everyone has enough. However, changing the amount of water you use for your garden and lawn care can seem difficult.
Drip irrigation presents a solution, reducing the amount of water you use while ensuring your plants have a consistent water source right where they need it. You don’t need to waste time using drip irrigation kits on your own. Murf Turf Sprinklers and Water Management experts can install, maintain, and repair your irrigation system so conserving water doesn’t kill your plants.
A reliable irrigation system needs backflow protection. Our expert backflow service ensures your home’s water stays safe from contamination, keeping your system efficient and worry-free.
How Drip Irrigation Works To Help Plants
Drip irrigation, also known as micro-irrigation, uses a series of tubes, filters, and other mechanisms to control the flow rate of water to your plants. However, unlike a sprinkler you attach to your garden hose, a drip irrigation system directly targets the plants’ roots.
These types of watering systems come in two forms: surface and subsurface. Surface micro-irrigation systems trail the tubes around the plants in set areas for the dripping water to soak into the ground near the roots. In contrast, professionals bury subsurface systems underground, concealing the tubes while directly soaking the roots of each plant.
What You Get Out of Micro-Irrigation
You can receive many benefits from this specially targeting irrigation system:
Reduced Water Usage
You can cut excess water waste commonly seen in traditional sprinkler systems, which spray water haphazardly all over the plants. Instead, you can use a specified and smaller amount of water around the roots. Moreover, the controlled release of water means you can keep from over or underwatering your garden.
Decreased Water Bills
Because you use less water overall to ensure your lawn’s health, you may see less expensive water bills. After all, you may have forgotten to turn off the sprinkler system or garden hose before you had a professional install your drip irrigation system.
Improved Curb Appeal
A well-watered lawn flourishes more than properties with poor irrigation systems. Therefore, your plants will often look greener and be healthier during the changing seasons. Whether you want to sell your property, advertise your business, or have your home look professional, a beautiful green garden works wonders.
Not all plants need the same amount of water. Irrigation services customize watering solutions to match your landscape’s needs, ensuring everything from grass to garden beds flourishes with the right hydration.
Call us at Murf Turf Sprinkler & Water Management today at (832) 529-5715 to schedule a consultation for your irrigation and outdoor lighting services
Other Parts of Your Micro-Irrigation System
Complex and thorough drip irrigation kits should have other parts to make your irrigation system easier to automate.
Gauges and Valves
Just like with sprinkler systems, a drip irrigation system should have a pressure gauge. Traditional sprinkler systems tend to have an ideal pressure between 30 to 65 psi (pounds per square inch), depending on the water source and property. Hardier plants can take higher water pressures, while less durable ones, like delicate garden flowers, need lower pressure.
With drip irrigation directly targeting the roots, you only need around 10 to 25 psi to feed your plants. Without the gauges and valves to monitor and alter the pressure, you may damage the roots in your garden.
Chemical Injectors
Some systems come with a chemical injector to pump additional nutrients directly to the roots. For example, some plants can suffer from a condition called chlorosis, which you may be able to treat via drip irrigation.
Chlorosis appears as a yellowing of the flesh of the leaves due to a loss of efficiency in the plant’s chlorophyll. Without the chlorophyll working properly, the plant cannot absorb sunlight to provide itself with energy. Chlorosis usually occurs from an iron deficiency, much like humans with iron-deficient anemia.
You can introduce iron back into the environment via sprays and injections. You can also add a chemical solution to the drip irrigation system, including iron supplements to feed directly into the plant’s roots.
System Controllers
You can think of a drip irrigation system controller like the thermostat for your central air conditioning. A system controller allows you to set specific times for water to flow into your yard and water the plants even if you aren’t present.
With an automated system, you can go on vacation without worrying about who will water your garden. The system can also turn itself off in case of errors that need repairs or replacements, helping prevent water loss and extra expenses.
Industry-Leading Drip Irrigation in Katy, TX
Murf Turf Sprinklers and Water Management offers top-quality expertise when you want to upgrade your watering system to drip irrigation. Your yard and wallet will thank you for it. Call (832) 829-5715 for any questions and to receive your free service quote today.
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