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3 Ways to Limit Water Waste with Lawn Irrigation Systems

LONG ISLAND, N.Y., January 3, 2017 Alternative EarthCare has been providing quality residential and commercial services across Long Island, New York since 1996. Specializing in mosquito, flea, and east end tick control service, traditional lawn services (including aeration and seeding), irrigation system services, tree removal and pruning, and Christmas and holiday light installation, the team of professionals successfully caters to your needs in the least toxic, most organic way possible.

 
Conserving water is important not just for the environment, but also for saving money. Proper water distribution also results in a healthier lawn. Having a lawn irrigation system installed saves property owners the hassle of knowing when and how much to water, remembering to turn the system off during rainy days, and the daunting and expensive task of repairing lawns that were either over or under-watered. Alternative EarthCare discusses three ways to limit water waste with lawn irrigation systems.

  1. Irrigation systems use no more or less than the amount of water needed With the use of programmable controllers, automated irrigation systems ensure that a consistent watering schedule is maintained and that the proper amount of water is used, no more or less. Watering can be scheduled when it is most beneficial for the lawn, such as early morning or evenings to avoid evaporation, which makes water usage far more efficient. Different times of year may also call for different watering schedules. Utilizing a professional service will ensure that irrigation systems are set according to the need at each time of year.
  2. Rain and moisture sensors eliminate over- It’s happened to most of us at some point; we forget to turn off the sprinklers on a rainy day. This leads to the damaging overwatering of grass and plants which can make property susceptible to disease and insect damage. Have an irrigation system with a rain and moisture sensor installed to eliminate water waste. These sensors will override automatic watering schedules to ensure that lawns do not receive more water than is healthy, saving money, water, and the aesthetics of your lawn and plants.
  3. Drip irrigation systems eliminate excess water loss through evaporation and run-off Areas that are more sensitive to water pressure, such as decorative flower beds and vegetable gardens, greatly benefit from precise drip irrigation watering. Able to saturate beds with 1-4 gallons of water per hour as needed, drip irrigation waters plants lightly and directly into the soil. Drip irrigation minimizes evaporation and run-off, meaning the exact amount of water needed can soak into the ground and roots. It also means watering without washing away the mulch in decorative and more sensitive areas, saving flower integrity and mulching soil along with water and money.

 
Serving both Suffolk and Nassau County, including the East End and the Hamptons, Alternative EarthCare offers a variety of organic, non-toxic lawn care services for your home or business. In addition to beautifying and maintaining properties, the award-winning staff is also dedicated to the safety and health of their customers.