During the spring and summer months, you often look at your neighbors’ yards and realize the true meaning behind the saying “the grass is greener on the other side.” While it’s true that a lot of homeowners decide to install their own sprinkler and irrigation system, you receive the best results when a professional installs your sprinkler system. But after the pro leaves, there are also some pointers to keep in mind when keeping up with your lawn.
Here are some helpful tips to maintaining that picture-perfect green lawn.
The Initial Sprinkler and Irrigation System should be Installed by a Professional
This is often overlooked since the cost of a professional is steep: depending on the size of your lawn you’re looking at 31,715 R. But after this initial installation, you probably won’t have to get the pro in unless repairs need to be done.
Installing a sprinkler system yourself can get pretty complex. You need to map out the zones to place the sprinklers, dig your own channels, and install the whole system yourself. While there are those who opt to do the DIY method and save money,
a pro will give you the best results.
What Will a Professional do?
• They will view your property and see where the sprinklers should be set up.
• This is done by determining the water sources, soil condition, and planting materials.
• They will also install a quality sprinkler system that will work with your needs and your lawn.
• From here, they will give you a detailed account on the specifics of the installation process.
• When the installation process is complete, the professional will give you instructions on caring for your sprinkler system.
Make it a Point to Check Your System Every Year
This is the secret behind a sprinkler system that runs smoothly: maintenance. During the “spring cleaning” season, do some test runs with your sprinkler system and see if everything is working properly.
Here are a few points to look for:
• If the manual drains are closed.
• Check for any leakage.
• See if any sprinkler heads have been damaged.
• If the water sprays evenly.
• If the nozzles or sprinkler heads are clogged.
What Happens if Your Sprinkler System Needs to be Repaired? Sometimes You Don’t Need to Call a Pro Again!
It’s always guaranteed that something will go wrong, but most of these issues are minor fixes. Some of these include:
• Replacing a sprinkler head.
• Cleaning a clogged sprinkler head.
• Opening the valves.
• Repairing leaks.
• Repairing a crushed pipe.
• Replacing the controller.
• Replacing the transformer.
• Replacing the solenoid.
Anything other than those points will need to be looked at by a professional. Fortunately, repairs only cost a fraction compared to the installation. While it varies on what needs to be done, you can expect to spend about 3030 Rand. If you can afford to spend a large sum of money up-front, you can have a lovely yard that will look the best in your neighborhood!