Green Irrigation Techniques
Watering is an essential part of maintaining a pleasing landscape. Insufficient water can produce drought-like conditions and interfere with the health and maintenance of your landscape.
However, excessive water usage is wasteful and creates runoff of fertilizer and pesticides. It can also create poor soil conditions, allowing mold and fungus to grow.
To make sure that water is not wasted and that plants and lawns receive sufficient water, it is important to use green irrigation techniques. Pro-Lawns is able to reduce water usage for commercial and industrial properties by up to 30% - which is not only great for the environment, but great for companies' wallets! This specific aspect of Pro-Lawns irrigation services, has helped retain customers year after year.
Composting and mulching help retain soil moisture so that excessive watering is not necessary. Placing mulch around trees and shrubs allows them to use less water and have less runoff than plants without mulch.
Letting rainwater do its job is another way to let green irrigation techniques work. The St. Louis and surrounding areas are fortunate enough to get rain throughout the year, allowing most established trees and shrubs to survive on rainwater alone. Especially in the months of July & August, most properties require some form of irrigation assistance, though in 2008 and 2009, the local flora could have survived on rainwater alone.
Turning off sprinkler and irrigation systems, or using them minimally during inclement weather, can also help reduce water waste. Pro-Lawns offers frequent property check-ups and can determine whether or not water is being overused. Broken sprinklers and leaks also contribute to unnecessary water waste. Our team of irrigation specialists works quickly to discover and repair problems, helping keep water waste as minimal as possible.
Watering less often can also help minimize water usage. Instead of watering already moist soil, which can create mold problems, allowing water to soak in and the soil to dry before watering again saves significant water usage.
Green Irrigation Equipment Maintenance
Proper maintenance of equipment is key to green irrigation techniques. Our horticulture specialists ensure that irrigation equipment is always working at its peak to prevent problems, like leaks, which can lead to soil problems and can create a need for expensive repairs that could have been prevented.
The irrigation maintenance professionals have many different methods to help ensure proper maintenance of irrigation systems. Using a timer that is properly scheduled can prevent water waste, as can zoning adjustments for different kinds of flora. Frequent check-ups on property can make sure that repairs are done in a timely fashion, before any major damage can be done.
With over 20 years in the field, we are also aware of state regulations for irrigation systems, which include having a mandatory backflow device that prevents any recycled water from entering the building.
Our winterization services ensure that no water is left to freeze in pipes, which creates havoc and damage in the spring.
Pro-Lawns' green irrigation techniques comply with water-saving standards to prevent water waste and maintain beautiful green spaces.