If you want lush, green grass but you're concerned about your household's water consumption, there are ways to make a lawn sprinkler system more efficient. By applying the following strategies, you don't have to choose between maintaining a nice lawn and keeping utility bills reasonable because you can have both.

How to Make Your Lawn Sprinkler System Use Less Water

1. Water the Grass Earlier in the Day 

Program your system to water the grass between dawn and mid-morning. When the sun is lower in the sky, and the wind hasn't picked up yet, water evaporates much more slowly. This gives the soil time to actually absorb the water, so you don't have to run the sprinklers any longer than necessary. 

2. Install a Weather Monitoring Device

A weather monitoring device will override the automatic programming and halt sprinkling if it detects humidity above a certain level. In a climate like Georgia's, where the rainfall can exceed 50 inches a year, homeowners can save quite a bit of water—and money—by relying on the rain whenever possible. 

3. Schedule Interval Sessions 

Watering your lawn in short, frequent bursts is more efficient than engaging the sprinklers just once a day for an extended period of time. Lengthy watering sessions tend to be wasteful because once the soil is damp, it stops absorbing water. This results in lots of wasted runoff. Programming a few shorter sessions about 15 minutes apart, on the other hand, will give the lawn ample time to divert the water to its root system between waterings, so it's ready to absorb even more. 

For a state-of-the-art lawn sprinkler system with advanced eco-friendly features, turn to Allgreen Irrigation Systems. Based in Cumming, GA, this contractor has been irrigating residential lawns, commercial properties, and expansive golf courses since 1996. Specializing in custom configurations that account for drainage, too, they can help you bring your landscaping visions to life. To learn more about their services, visit their website. To request a quote, call (770) 888-9399.