With the right installer, today’s irrigation tech allows you to handle watering with the push of a button—even when you can’t get to the nozzle.
Hard to believe, but the holidays are officially upon us. No doubt you’re already busy making plans for Thanksgiving and Christmas/Hannukah, and then boom, it’ll be 2026. Crazy right?
This time of year can get overwhelming fast, so Big South is here to help. We may not be able to cook the turkey or entertain your in-laws, but we can make sure you’re not worrying about the health of your lawn while everything else is going on.
While mowing is important (and yes, our Bradenton lawn services are always in high demand), you’ve also got to stay on top of your watering, especially when it’s as dry as it has been this fall. (As I type this, the current conditions in Manatee County are “abnormally dry.”)
If you’re still manually turning on and off your sprinklers—or worse, still, dragging a hose around the yard—then you should know there’s a much easier way. Today’s high-tech home irrigation systems allow for easy programming and updates, even when you’re not home!
Proper Irrigation System Coverage
The first thing you need from your irrigation system is proper coverage. This means that different sprinklers are accounting for different portions of your yard, and all together, nothing is getting missed.
At the same time, you don’t want to be overwatering, or just watering things that aren’t going to grow (like the sidewalk or your driveway). That’s an expensive waste of water.
A professional irrigation installation company should know how to design a sprinkler layout that maximizes water usage without missing anything. That job involves understanding how much area different kinds of sprinklers can cover, and also making sure that no portion of the system has so many sprinklers on it that the water pressure slows to a trickle.
High-Tech Solutions for Residential Watering
The problem with old-school irrigation systems, even if they’re designed well, as that you still had to be home to turn them on and off. Of course, those days are now long gone.
Today’s irrigation systems are controlled from a panel, allowing you to set timers, adjust settings, and monitor that everything is working properly. There’s even an app so you can control your sprinklers from your phone.
Hire an Irrigation Installer Who Can Set Up the Tech for Easy Use
Then again, as most of us know (especially as we get older), “high-tech” doesn’t necessarily make your life any easier. If you can’t figure out how to use the technology, then it doesn’t matter how fancy it is.
The great thing about hiring a local, Bradenton irrigation company is that we’re able to devote individual time to our clients. Not only are we make sure your plants are taken care of; we’re making sure you are, too. And that involves setting up your irrigation system in an easy, intuitive way, and making sure you understand it.
And if you still have questions after I leave? You can always give us a call and talk to the same guy—that’s me, Brice. I understand new systems can be daunting, and I’ve been doing this for a while. I understand the things people might be unsure about—trust me, I’ve seen it all—and I’m ready to explain it so you feel comfortable with your new system.
And that way, you can ensure that everyone gets fed and your lawn gets watered this holiday season!
