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re: Are sprinkler systems worth the money?
Posted on 8/11/21 at 8:50 am to Bronson2017
Posted on 8/11/21 at 8:50 am to Bronson2017
It is impossible to justify the costs of having a sprinkler system. Around here they have gone through the roof cost wise.
However, the convenience is unmatched. I'm not saying it is worth the $8k or so but damn it is convenient and enjoyable.
Also, if you might ever become a grass snob and want to have a great, lush grass lawn then in ground irrigation is the only way to go to keep your investment happy. Repairing the lawn every year gets expensive fast.
However, the convenience is unmatched. I'm not saying it is worth the $8k or so but damn it is convenient and enjoyable.
Also, if you might ever become a grass snob and want to have a great, lush grass lawn then in ground irrigation is the only way to go to keep your investment happy. Repairing the lawn every year gets expensive fast.
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Posted on 8/11/21 at 9:06 am to Bronson2017
No. Been a home owner since 1993ish. I have watered once.
Posted on 8/11/21 at 9:50 am to midlothianlsu
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Another advantage is being able to water overnight
I have always heard and read that watering should be in the morning and not in the evening or during the night. The argument is that the grass stays wet too long if watered in the evening or during the early night hours and the grass will be prone to fungus, Watering in the morning allows the grass to dry out during the day.
Posted on 8/11/21 at 10:08 am to Bronson2017
I have them in flower beds but not for the lawn. I would do it again. I bought 2 walking sprinklers and 2 100' water hoses. In June - September, if we go a week with no rain, I'll pull them out and run them. Needless to say, I haven't pulled them out this year. It's hard to replicate a good rain. I did some figuring, I have 14k sq ft of lawn. I have to run a hose spigot for over 5 hours straight to equal a 1/2" of rain.
Posted on 8/11/21 at 11:45 am to fightin tigers
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If laying new sod the system pays for itself in less aggravation within the first month.
this is where I am at. Having my whole yard re-done next week, so I decided to go ahead and get sprinklers run as well
Posted on 8/12/21 at 9:36 am to gumbeaux
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I have always heard and read that watering should be in the morning and not in the evening or during the night. The argument is that the grass stays wet too long if watered in the evening or during the early night hours and the grass will be prone to fungus, Watering in the morning allows the grass to dry out during the day.
It all depends on the dew timing. You don't want to water before the dew would typically form on the grass because then you are extending the total time the grass sits wet. So if dew isn't forming until midnight, wait for 2-3AM before starting the water.
Ideally you want to water early in the morning to wash the dew off but before the sun is up so that the water can soak in. Dew contains a lot of elements that are like sugars that fungus feeds on. Washing the dew off helps prevent fungus from forming but having the water sit too long also enables fungus so it is all about finding the right balance.
Posted on 8/12/21 at 7:46 pm to Bronson2017
Depends on the situation. What type grass, climate ,shade, etc. Do you want a perfect yard or just a nice looking one most of the year?
Posted on 8/12/21 at 8:45 pm to Bronson2017
Type of grass and location would be the deciding factor. St. Augustine in south Louisiana?—not worth it. Fescue in the “upper” south (north Alabama/North Georgia/Tenn/NC) definitely worth it. Fescue dies easily in the heat and needs frequent watering with aeration/overseeding. Bermuda or Zoysia in the same region, probably not worth it.
Posted on 8/12/21 at 9:21 pm to Bronson2017
If you are not installing one during the build make damn sure you put In sleeving under walks and driveways beforehand
This post was edited on 8/13/21 at 1:23 pm
Posted on 8/13/21 at 5:34 am to Bronson2017
I'd probably wait until you have your landscaping done or at least decided on, so you know where to put which kinds of sprinklers and how to arrange the zones in the yard and beds.
I went years without one and, even with a small yard, spent many nights dragging hoses and setting timers to remind me to move them.
Put in landscaping and sprinklers, and it was glorious relief to set it and forget it. It also uses less water than dragging hoses.
Get a quality installer who uses a quality brand/parts. Maybe go to Keeling Company, Ewing Irrigation, etc. and ask them to recommend the best installers.
See if they can put all the switches in one area. Mine are ground-level together on an unseen side of the house, rather than underground scattered throughout the yard (and impossible to find) like many.
I went years without one and, even with a small yard, spent many nights dragging hoses and setting timers to remind me to move them.
Put in landscaping and sprinklers, and it was glorious relief to set it and forget it. It also uses less water than dragging hoses.
Get a quality installer who uses a quality brand/parts. Maybe go to Keeling Company, Ewing Irrigation, etc. and ask them to recommend the best installers.
See if they can put all the switches in one area. Mine are ground-level together on an unseen side of the house, rather than underground scattered throughout the yard (and impossible to find) like many.
Posted on 8/13/21 at 7:00 am to gumbeaux
I have heard that too. I ended up overnight watering because where we live the summers are typically dry and hot. The county issues watering restrictions that begin early in the day. Plus with 2 women (no pics, 1 is my daughter) in the house there is always a washer, shower or dishwasher on. In a better situation I agree with you.
Posted on 8/13/21 at 2:03 pm to Ric Flair
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Bermuda or Zoysia in the same region, probably not worth it.
In this region with Zoysia, had to lay some sod so yes a pain, but I think next year it will be fine without frequent water.
Most Bermuda people I know do not have one.
Posted on 8/14/21 at 9:11 am to Bronson2017
I’m going to say no. I have one and maintenance sucks. Went back to just using the sprinkler. Heads always brake. Leaks. Screw that. It rains here constantly. Just my 2 cents.
Posted on 8/14/21 at 11:17 am to Jon A thon
In SOLA where we can more rain than almost any other state, I say no. My St. Aug doesn’t need any more stimulus to grow. It would be more beneficial to my flower beds, but then again we are tops in nation for rainfall.
Posted on 8/14/21 at 11:27 am to Bronson2017
With nearly 3 acres of lawn area to water, I figure the cost to install would be exorbitant.
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