IRRIGATION
Irrigation is it is very important to install as it is both effective and water efficient. Urban Earthworks installs a complete range of irrigation systems right through from manual tap systems to multi stationed automated systems.
We can give you all the advice you need to create a wonderfully maintained landscape. Send through your details so we can arrange a quote for supply and installation to your site. We supply irrigation to both residential and commercial sites.
AUTOMATION
Automation- A mechanical tap timer can be installed within garden area and will switch on automatically providing the most cost effective way.
Advantages:
- Many systems can be set to a timer to water at specific time intervals and on certain days of the week.
- There’s no need to worry about forgetting to water the lawn and coming back from vacation to find crisp, yellow grass.
- Can be positioned so that water is more effectively targeted where it is needed.
- Nozzles can be adjusted and underground drip tubes will deliver water right to the roots, rather than spraying walkways and driveways.
- Automatic irrigation systems are generally hidden from view, which means there are no unsightly hoses stretched across the lawn and no more tripping hazards.
- Sprinkler heads pop up to spray and then retract when the job is done.
- Underground drip systems do their work out of view. For families with young children and pets who share outdoor spaces, automatic systems may be a safer option.
DRIP IRRIGATION
Drip irrigation is the most water efficient system available on the market at the moment. Most of the systems are so proficient they only allow a few litres of water per hour to fall into the soil! There are two types of systems you can set up; a system that waters the entire garden at once, or a system that irrigates certain parts of the garden. For example, you could have a separate system for vegetables, natives, and other plants as they all have different water requirements.
Advantages of a Drip Irrigation System:
- Minimised fertiliser or nutrient loss due to localised application of water.
- Highly efficient water distribution.
- Allows recycled water to be used safely.
- Maintains water within the plant’s root zone where it is most needed.
- Reduces soil erosion.
- Supply can be regulated by controlling the output of valves and nozzles.
- Piping is easily laid and suitable for most environments.
- Great for windy areas.
- Suits all types of soil and plants.
- Reduces the risk of plant fungal and insect problems.
- Loses the least amount of water from wind, evaporation and run off.
- Doesn’t waste water on weeds.
