3 Benefits Of Drip Irrigation Systems

Whether you’re building a residential home or managing a commercial property, landscaping and irrigation are probably somewhere on your list of things to think about. The weather in California is notoriously dry, so maintaining a luxurious lawn without wasting water is a top priority, especially for commercial property owners. Automated sprinklers are one of the most common irrigation systems in Bakersfield, but they’re certainly not the only option.

In this post, we’ll take a look at the benefits of an alternative known as drip irrigation.

What Is A Drip Irrigation System?

Unlike traditional sprinkler systems, which launch water through the air and hope that it falls in the right place, drip irrigation systems are made up of tubes that lie on the ground. Water travels through these tubes and drips out of strategically-placed holes known as “micro sprinklers.” Drip irrigation doesn’t work all that well on massive areas of grass, but it’s perfect for landscaping beds and ground cover areas, or even vegetable gardens, that can’t be watered efficiently with a sprinkler.

Benefits Of Drip Irrigation

Easy Installation

If you can unwind a hose, you can install a drip irrigation system. The tubing simply needs to be snaked through the area in need of irrigation and situated so it lies flat on the ground.

Water Conservation

Because drip irrigation systems deliver water directly to the ground, there’s less chance of waste through evaporation or incorrect placement.

Elimination Of Drift

Have you ever seen what happens to a traditional sprinkler when the wind blows? Water is carried on the wind and lands all over the sidewalk, street, cars, and maybe even you while you’re walking by! Drip irrigation eliminates this problem making sure more water ends up in the soil where it belongs.

Drip Irrigation Systems Still Need Maintenance, Though!

Don’t be fooled by the ease and efficiency of drip irrigation systems, they still need regular maintenance to work properly. The system should be flushed out on a monthly basis, while the emitters should be cleaned regularly because of their close proximity to the ground.

If you need assistance troubleshooting a problem with your drip irrigation system or replacement parts, come into one of Kern Turf’s two store locations today!