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Drip irrigation efficiently delivers water to the roots

Drip irrigation, often used in flower beds and around trees and bushes, allows water to drip slowly into the roots of many different plants, either onto the soil surface or directly onto the root zone, through a network of valves, pipes, tubing, and emitters. A properly installed drip irrigation system delivers water directly to the soil around the roots of your plants, with low pressure and in low volume, resulting in little or no water waste to runoff or evaporate. Drip systems help decrease plant diseases and often increases plant vigor.

Sprinkler irrigation is perfect for watering large areas

Sprinklers are best suited for watering large, flat, open areas, usually lawns and other large expanses of land, where the water is stored in the soil for future use. Sprinklers require precise calibration to provide efficient and effective coverage for the area they are serving. You have to be careful that sprinklers don’t spread unwanted water onto plants that don’t need it, creating fungi, or near houses where damage could be caused to siding or fixtures. Also, sprinkler systems can promote the growth of weeds in gardens and other areas lacking ground cover if the system isn’t properly adjusted.

Call Gerbert & Sons today to learn how to optimize your irrigation system!