Frequently Asked Questions - Controlled Irrigation

Q. What are the benefits of a professionally installed lawn irrigation system?

A. All homeowners should know how important it is to keep our lawns and landscapes healthy, watered and green. Without regular watering our plants and grass will not survive. Automatic sprinkler and irrigation systems are a great way to consistently maintain your property. An automatic irrigation system can:

Save time - You won't have to spend another minute of your valuable leisure time watering the lawn. Whether you are home or away, your system will do the watering for you! No more having to remember to water your lawn by pulling the hose around or having to move the sprinkler. Your lawn gets watered even when you’re away.
Save money by not over-watering, which can kill shrubs and grass. A new irrigation system will save you the expense of having to re-landscape because of these mistakes.
Save water - A new irrigation system will provide the right amount of water to your lawn. It is important to conserve water. Most homeowners use 50% more water than needed when watering their lawns.

A. Yes. You won't have to spend another minute of your valuable leisure time watering the lawn. Your new system will do all the watering for you - even when you're away from home.

A. No! CONTROLLED IRRIGATION uses installation machinery that minimized any distress to your lawn. Your lawn will fully recover within days following installation. Trenching is used only if necessary in certain areas of the landscape.

A. It will do a much better job because a professionally designed system will deliver exactly the right amount of water to individual lawn and garden areas.

A. No! In fact, it could cost you more money in the long run. A professional irrigation contractor will design and install the most cost-effective and energy-efficient system possible. You can be certain that he will select the appropriate equipment for the job, while streamlining the maintenance required to keep your landscaping in top shape.

Q. What are irrigation zones and what's their role in landscape irrigation design?

A. “Irrigation zones” are an element of landscape irrigation design that allows you to target water distribution, thus cutting down on waste and saving you money. You need to decide how much water different areas of your lawn and landscaping will need. Once you have irrigation zones established, you can program your system accordingly. This is one of the benefits of automatic irrigation systems: you can target water distribution more precisely than by manual watering or by using oscillators.

A. Your contractor will help you select the best controller (the brains of the system) for your needs, and he will set it with your individual watering schedule. Your contractor also will work with you to explain the system's operation. Then, if necessary, you can easily change the watering schedule by just following the easy instructions on the inside of the controller cabinet.

A. The price of a system will vary depending upon many factors such as property size, type of landscaping and special designs. But you can count on CONTROLLED IRRIGATION to design a cost-effective system comprised of quality products with backed up warrantees.