Birmingham Irrigation Services
Birmingham Irrigation Systems
In order for your
landscaping to continue to look great and stay healthy, proper irrigation is very important. Under watering your plants and grass will affect the roots and over watering encourages fungus, disease, and excessive weeds. In order to keep your lawn looking lush and green, an irrigation system in Birmingham is a great option. If installed properly, a sprinkler system is more efficient than any other type of watering method. You won’t have to worry about wasting water on the sidewalks or missing patches of your yard like you do with a hose or manual sprinkler. An irrigation system will give your lawn the exact amount of water it needs, in the correct spots, at the right times so you won’t ever have to worry about it again.
Irrigation system installation has several benefits besides making your lawn look and feel amazing:
- Time-Saving - We will teach you how to set your system on the perfect schedule for your landscaping so you can spend your time doing the things you love to do. No more moving the sprinkler all over the yard, soaking yourself with the hose, or wondering if you remembered to turn the water off.
- Affordable - You may think you can’t afford to pay for a state of the art sprinkler system, but they pay themselves off very quickly. You’ll save money on your water bill because the system will only use the exact amount of water necessary to keep your lawn healthy.
- Environmentally Friendly - You’ll be helping to conserve water by using an automated irrigation system. The health of your plants and landscaping also contribute to the air quality around your property.
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Sprinkler System Repair in Birmingham
If you already have an irrigation system installed but it’s just not working properly, we are great at repairing them as well! From busted water lines, broken sprinkler heads, dry watering zones, and user panel troubleshooting, we will have your sprinkler system running efficiently in no time at all. We will do a thorough inspection of the system, repair the damaged parts, and set the system to water at the perfect times for your individual needs. We’ve been in this business for over 30 years and have seen it all when it comes to problems with irrigation systems, so we will have the solution for you.
Common Irrigation System Problems
Your sprinkler system does a lot of work to keep your grass and plants watered regularly, so it is not uncommon for it to malfunction. Some of the signs that your irrigation system is having problems are:
Broken spray heads - Spray heads can be damaged by lawn mowers or vehicles running over them. You'll know you have a broken one if it doesn't pop up like it should or if water is spraying everywhere.
Clogged spray heads - Dirt, sand, and other debris can build up in the sprinkler head filters, causing them to become clogged and not spray any water. Cleaning a clogged head is a simple task that will prevent any other issues with the system.
Faulty sprinkler controller - The controller is the most important component of your sprinkler system, so if it is not functioning properly, the rest of your system won't either. The controller turns the system on and off at the appropriate times, controls how the system covers the lawn, and provides the correct amount of water to the lawn. If you notice your sprinklers aren't coming on at the right times or zones are being skipped, it's more than likely a controller issue.
If you notice that your irrigation system is not working properly or is damaged, contact us today about repairing your system.
Why Proper Watering is Important for Your Birmingham Landscape
If your lawn does not get the proper amount of water at the right times, it will suffer significantly. Here are some of the effects of improper watering:
Over Watering
- Grass blades are wilted and limp
- Thick thatch growth which leads to the need for increased mowing
- Sogginess
- Lawn is susceptible to diseases such as root rot and brown patch
Under Watering
- Grass blades are wilted and crisp
- Dry soil
- Slow growth
With an irrigation system, your lawn will receive the proper amounts of water and stay healthy all year long. A healthy lawn has an even color range, the grass blades bounce back almost immediately when walked upon, the thatch is even at the soil level, and the blades will have an even thickness. Give J & M Landscapes a call or fill out our contact form to learn more about our irrigation services in Birmingham. We offer a free rain sensor with the purchase of a new full irrigation system.
