Choosing the most efficient and appropriate irrigation system for our garden or orchard is very important. It must fulfill the necessary functions for the best care of plants and saving Water.

Currently, the most efficient irrigation systems in gardening are the following: 

Efficient Drip Irrigation

The most effective irrigation system to save Water is drip irrigation. It can be installed on the surface or buried. It is a system based on a set of pipes with small, interconnected perforations that distribute Water continuously through the pores (drop by drop). This system achieves an efficiency of 90-95% in water use.

It is a very easy system to install; the pipes are located right at the foot of the plants. Thanks to the holes, the waterfall is at a speed that is generally previously programmed, allowing it to come into direct contact with the roots of the plants without evaporating or filtering, so it is not wasted.

Efficient Irrigation By Exudation

It is an irrigation system very similar to drip irrigation. It consists of pipes made of textile material that are porous and exude Water uniformly over their entire surface. In this way, a continuous line of moisture is formed, making this irrigation system very suitable for in-line plant irrigation and sandy soils.

Thanks to this efficient irrigation system, large amounts of Water are saved since it is optimized to the maximum by not evaporating. It can be used on the surface or buried, although underground is when more optimal irrigation is achieved for the roots of the plants.

Efficient Sprinkler Irrigation

Sprinkler irrigation is one of the most efficient irrigation systems. It is usually used on large surfaces and is based on the application of Water in the form of rain on the surface to be watered (very similar to how plants would obtain Water naturally). The Water is conveyed under pressure through a network of pipes until it reaches the sprinklers responsible for dispersing it through rotating movements.

This irrigation system offers a long, useful life and allows for greater distance water distribution and automation. You can also adjust the power and orientation of the irrigation.

Irrigation Programmers For Efficient Irrigation

Irrigation programmers are accessories that connect to a water outlet to allow the days, hours, and duration of irrigation to be programmed. They are very useful for when we are on vacation and cannot take care of watering, but they are also useful for saving time, money, and, above all, Water. Installing an irrigation programmer will help us save a large volume of Water by adjusting the exact irrigation time without wasting a minute of irrigation.

Surface Irrigation Programmers

Simple and flexible. They are installed directly on the tap and are responsible for watering when you tell them to. There are different models for each irrigation need.

Buried Irrigation Programmer

This system is completely invisible on the surface, thanks to underground pipes. With a multi-channel in-ground irrigation controller, each area is supplied with Water at the right time and frequency without you having to keep an eye on it.…

Installing a buried irrigation system in our garden offers us numerous advantages. We would all like a lustrous lawn with a desirable appearance and a garden overflowing with flowers and plants. Efficient irrigation systems allow us to achieve this and much more.

We explain how to install a buried irrigation system using pop-up sprinklers. These upward, non-intrusive sprinklers are installed underground to water lawns and other garden areas. When irrigation begins, they emerge to the surface, and when it ends, they disappear back underground.

Furthermore, when installing a buried irrigation system, we advise you, for it to be more efficient, to also install an irrigation programmer. This way, you can also control the garden’s irrigation even if you are not home and save Water.

Advantages Of Installing An Efficient Underground Irrigation System

An efficient underground irrigation system will allow us to reduce worries and enjoy a well-kept garden with fantastic plants.

Installing A Buried Irrigation System Allows Us To:

• Water The Plants And Grass In The Garden. Your plants will receive the Water necessary for their growth. Irrigation occurs evenly and gradually, like a gentle rain.
• Save Water. The underground irrigation system reduces water losses due to evaporation.
• Respect The Aesthetic Aspect since the installation is underground, and the sprinklers are only visible when watering.
• Convenience: Since the buried system works automatically and is programmed, you will not have to worry when you are not home.

How To Get Irrigation Water To Reach The Roots Of The Grass

Irrigation water is essential for lawns, especially in times of intense heat. In many cases, watering is not enough, but it is also advisable to “comb” the grass with a spiked broom or rake so that moisture filters to the roots in such a way that water use is optimized. This article details the most appropriate irrigation schedules and frequencies and lists species that can reduce water consumption.

Filter Water To The Roots Of The Grass

The irrigation water must reach its roots for the grass to receive the right nutrition. If it does not reach the buried parts of the plant, it not only happens that irrigation is not used optimally, but it even has counterproductive effects. If the spray is carried out in the morning, the droplets remaining on the surface can cause the so-called “magnifying glass effect” in the sun’s rays and cause them to burn the grass more intensely.

The simplest way to ensure that Water reaches the substrate and roots of the grass is manual: a spiked broom or rake must be passed over the surface, being careful not to damage the leaves but only to remove them so that the Water left on top leaks to the bottom.

This method is especially recommended for cases where the grass is abundant, compacted, and tangled on top. You can do a simple test:

• Water a certain grass area.
• Touch the surface.
• Put your fingers in to feel the substrate.

If the difference in the humidity level is very evident, it will be necessary to apply this resource.

The rake or spiked broom technique also allows for better water use for irrigation; otherwise, more Water must be used to obtain the same results. And greater water consumption is negative, it is clear, both for the environment (given the non-renewable nature of this natural resource) and for the personal economy of those who have to pay the water bill at the end of the month.

The best schedules for irrigation

The best times to water the grass, especially during high temperatures, are first thing in the morning or evening. Also, at night, if you have an automatic sprinkler system. These times of the day are recommended to avoid central hours due to the following reasons:

• As the temperature is higher, more Water is lost through evaporation.
• In general, there is also more wind at these times, which generates water losses and causes some areas to receive more water than others.

• The higher temperature encourages the attack of fungi and other pests.

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