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When it Comes to Sprinklers in Orlando...less is More!

An automatic sprinkler system will provide you with a beautiful lawn and landscape while conserving Orlando's precious water. It will also help reduce your water bills, pesticides, and herbicides that are all a result of over-watering your landscape with automatic sprinklers. In parts of Orlando, residential use of water accounts for 70% of the water demand, due in part to sprinklers being set to turn on like clockwork, in spite of the actual needs of the landscape.
Water managers in Orlando advise us that the rainy season (summer) is a great time to conserve water, as regular rainfall can do away with the need to run your sprinklers on a daily basis. But watering is a tough habit to break. It's become a common sight in Orlando: lawn sprinklers on full blast, just after - or even during - a summer rainstorm. When the rainy season starts, there's a tendency by Orlando homeowners to think less about water conservation because the afternoon downpours make water seem abundant.
An efficient, water-saving sprinkler system should be custom-designed with the proper rotor and spray or low-volume emitter to apply the precise amount of water to your Orlando-based lawn and landscape. An automatic controller on your sprinklers will apply exact amounts of water on each section with a precise schedule. The key to an efficient sprinkler system is the calculation of water flow rate for every zone and the head-to-head coverage of your sprinklers. A professional landscape maintenance company can plan and design your system to fit your individual applications.
Recent advancements in sprinklers systems have even made it possible for your sprinklers to turn off when rain is falling. Rain sensors automatically turn off the timer when it rains and turn it back on once the soil has dried (this helps to save water and herbicide.) Did you know that Florida law now requires that "anyone who purchases and installs an automatic lawn sprinkler system MUST install a rain sensor device or switch which will override the sprinklers irrigation cycle when adequate rainfall has fallen"? As an Orlando homeowner, this is something you should be very aware of to avoid a fine.
Orlando plant experts say lawns and gardens in Florida suffer more from too much water than they do from too little...that's an important thing to remember. How many days a year should the average Orlando homeowners run their sprinklers...over and above regular rainfall? When the rainy season is upon Florida, Orlando-area homeowners should contact an experienced landscape professional to reset the timers on their outdoor sprinklers. If done correctly, you might end up using less water and having a healthier lawn. Most of the year, lawns only need one inch of water per week.
Water managers also say that most Orlando lawns could make it through the rainy season with little or no irrigation help from sprinklers. And when you do run the sprinklers, make sure the water is landing on the lawn and shrubs, not paved areas or structures. Check sprinkler systems and timing devices regularly to be sure they operate properly.
Your landscape is an important part of your property and a great investment. A properly designed and installed sprinkler system will protect your lawn and landscape investment in Orlando.

Richard Gilliland

Richard Gilliland works with GreenMark Landscaping in Orlando and provides expert advice on Sprinklers and Orlando Irrigation Installers

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