Pros & Cons of Installing a Sprinkler System
One of the things that you may find yourself considering when it comes to your landscaping is what the best method of irrigation would be? Florida is known for its heat and humidity, as well as its rainy season. If you want your lawn to stay looking fresh all year, then you may want to try out a sprinkler system. These sprinkler systems are one of the easiest ways to maintain your lawn without really thinking about it, but there are upsides and downsides to having one. For this article, we will be taking a look at all of the pros and cons of sprinkler systems to help you take the guesswork out of the decision-making process of adding one to your new home!
The Pros
So, sprinkler systems are absolutely helpful and effective. As we mentioned before, they take the manual work out of the process for you so that you can spend your time elsewhere. What other pros are there for these? Let’s take a look:
- Time Savings: Having to water your lawn by hand is so time-consuming. It also requires a lot of planning to decide when you need to do it and how. By installing a sprinkler system, you can set it up to run at certain times. This maximizes the amount of free time you can have.
- Consistency: One of the challenges with keeping your lawn staying in good shape is consistency. Sprinkler systems help with this by watering your lawn at set times each day. Many sprinkler systems will also come with sensors that can determine just how much water each section of your lawn needs so that you can rest assured knowing that each section will be getting the care it needs.
- Visual Appeal: Having a sprinkler system provides a certain level of curb appeal, as it eliminates the need for unattractive hoses. Sprinkler systems involve heads that pop up when in use and then retract back, keeping them relatively invisible. This will improve your home’s resell value!
- Cost Savings: While the up-front cost may be a little intimidating, having a sprinkler system can save money in the long run by optimizing and lowering your monthly water usage. These systems will limit unnecessary water usage while still keeping your lawn nice and healthy.
The Cons
Every rose has its thorns, as they say. Installing a sprinkler system is no different. Here are some of the possible downsides to this:
- Initial Startup: The process of installing sprinkler systems can be intimidating. There’s the visit by professionals to tell you whether or not your home can even handle one of these systems, the process of obtaining any necessary permits, the initial cost, the installation itself, etc. The starting end of this is definitely daunting.
- Routine care: Maintenance and repairs are going to be a part of your regular care for this sprinkler system. You’ll need to do seasonal checks to make sure everything is in working order and have someone do repairs if needed.
- Pests: If you live in an area prone to underground pests, then a sprinkler system may not be the best option for you. Those little critters can do some real damage to these systems.
Final Verdict?
Well, now that you’ve seen all the pros and cons (and that isn’t even all of the pros, just the big ones) it’s time to make a decision! If the pros will outweigh the cons for you then, by all means, get installing! Sprinkler systems have great benefits in the long run if you are willing to put in the work ahead of time and keep them in good shape. We wish you happy and healthy lawns this year!
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