A lush, green lawn can make your home the envy of the neighborhood, but it doesn’t come easily. Diligent watering is crucial, and an automatic watering system can be invaluable when it comes to efficiency and water conservation. Below, you’ll find everything you need to know about these systems, including the benefits you can expect from upgrading.

Your Guide to Automatic Watering Systems

What Are They?

Automatic watering systems operate through a computer interface. They’re connected to irrigation and lawn piping and sprinkler heads and function based on input data. A system of timers and sensors can detect when watering is needed or preferred and how long your lawn should be watered. There are time-based systems that work off internal clocks, volume-based systems that control water use, and open- and closed-loop systems that can be adjusted manually. These can be easily managed through a system interface installed in your home or workplace.

What Are the Benefits?

Automatic watering systems have a number of environmental and financial benefits. Hand watering and manual sprinkler watering are inefficient — they waste water and require additional maintenance. Automated systems remove the manual labor required to water your lawn, making it easier to keep your lawn healthy. Volume-based automatic watering systems ensure that minimal water is used and that your lawn also receives everything it needs. Timers will ensure that sprinklers don’t run too long, and you can also program systems to water at optimal times of the day—usually, between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. You’ll enjoy lower utility bills each month feel confident that you’re minimizing your carbon footprint.

If you’re interested in adding an automatic watering system to your home, always work with the pros. Artistic Irrigation of Woodbury, CT, brings over 25 years of experience to customers and can provide comprehensive irrigation services for commercial and residential properties. Their staff can handle irrigation repairs on existing systems or complete irrigation installation services. Visit their website to learn more about their company and call (203) 263-6622 to speak with a representative.