Updated: May 5, 2023
As the sun shines brighter and longer, plants need adequate water to thrive through the hot summer. Smart water irrigation is a great choice for people living in Southern California for all types of landscape with both commercial and residential properties.
Many aspects go into choosing good irrigation system such as types of plants and ethics. You may need drip irrigation or sprinklers, or both, depending on what plants you have and how much watering is needed. Positioning sprinklers and drip systems in the correct place is also important. It’s also important to consider water conservation and your climate when choosing plants.
With climate change and water becoming more and more precious, it is pertinent to make sure your irrigation isn’t leaky or overwatering your plants. Overwatering plants can also cause them to suffocate and wilt or die. Having automatic sensors turn off your irrigation when the rain comes or when enough moisture is already present is key. Efficient and ethical irrigation can ensure your plants are getting the specific amount of water they need without waste.
Smart Irrigation is an important part of landscaping because it ensures your plants receive enough water for them to thrive but saves plants from overwatering, saving both water and money. Choosing irrigation may not be easy, but with our help, we can ensure you receive irrigation that fits your landscaping needs best.
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Previous sprinkler systems would spray water into the air which is both inefficient and wasteful. New irrigation systems save water and money and take better care of your landscape. Whether designing a new system, or updating your current system, we can help.
New Design
A detailed design of an irrigation system will be created by our landscape irrigation specialists Pacific Vista Landscape Services to best suit the area, climate, plants and property features.
If there are existing trees, special care can be given to them to protect them during construction.
A pre-construction GPS landscape audit can provide an evaluation of the ‘before’ level of carbon offset.
A combination of soft and hard scapes can reduce the amount of areas needing irrigation and can create a better flow for movement around the property.
Irrigation Retrofit
Pacific Vista Landscape Service can take an older system and retrofit it by establishing baseline data based on a digital base plan of existing/original irrigation and landscape in support of the planning process and ROI measurements.
This provides an accurate digital record of the location of the existing irrigation equipment [valves, lines and heads] to allow the designer to accurately depict the configuration of the new more efficient system.
We then have an accurate digital record of the location of the existing plants, which allows our irrigation and landscape designers to accurately depict which plants will be retained or replaced.
As cost reduction strategy, irrigation designs may include use of existing infrastructure. The result is the inclusion of several customized construction procedures as well as the use of:
Rotator and Precision nozzles installed at appropriate locations replacing the original Spray and/or Stream Rotor heads.
Surface flow and other low volume installations along all non-porouszles, surfaces and some of the turf areas
Smart Controllers
The new systems are also better because the controllers are now "smart". They can monitor when your landscape needs water and eliminates unnecessary watering. You can also control your system from your smart device.
If you want to explore what the new irrigations systems can do for your property and water bill, give us a call at 661-222-7525 or contact us here.
Is your landscape smart? It can be. Technology originally developed for golf courses and park departments, smart irrigation controllers and rotating sprinklers, are available for all types landscaping from commercial to residential. They do a great job keeping your landscaping healthy, and they also save money!
Smart Irrigation Controller
A smart irrigation controller automatically adjusts watering schedules in response to changing soil and weather conditions. It gathers information about temperature, rain, wind, humidity, soil moisture, and figures the right amount of water to keep your plants and landscape looking healthy.
They work a variety of ways. Some controllers are connected to sensors and measure solar radiation, temperature, humidity, rainfall or soil moisture. Some use historical weather data for your area to project the amount of water needed. Other controllers receive data by satellite or the internet from a network of weather stations.
Rotating Sprinkler Nozzles
Sprinkler technology has evolved too. The latest nozzles rotate, have greater coverage, and are more uniformed in their spray. Their spray is less likely to evaporate in the air from wind, reducing water run-off. In many cases, you can update your existing sprinkler heads with rotary nozzles without having to replace the entire sprinkler body.
New Irrigation Design and Build / Irrigation Retrofit
Pacific Vista Landscape Services can design and build and irrigation system for your commercial or residential project. We establish baseline data based on a digital base plan of existing/original irrigation and landscape in support of the planning process and ROI measurements. This provides an accurate digital record of the location of the existing irrigation equipment [valves, lines and heads] to allow the designer to accurately depict the configuration of the new more efficient system.
We then have an accurate digital record of the location of the existing plants, which allows our irrigation and landscape designers to accurately depict which plants will be retained or replaced. As cost reduction strategy, irrigation designs may include use of existing infrastructure when possible.
Call Pacific Vista Landscape Services today for smart irrigation installation or retrofit! 661-222-7525
