Is Your Irrigation System Summer Ready?

Now that the winter chill has faded and the vibrant new season growth has emerged, it’s not just nature that is undergoing a transformation—your commercial property’s irrigation system also requires attention. In North Texas, where scorching summer temperatures are the norm, ensuring your irrigation system is ready to meet the season’s demands is crucial. 

Now is the time to ensure that everything functions correctly and that your entire landscape receives proper coverage. 

But Why is it so Important?

It’s a Critical Growth Phase

Landscapers and property owners across North Texas are busy sprucing up their outdoor areas, planting flowers, grass, and trees to add freshness and color. These new plantings rely more heavily on us to keep them hydrated. Without enough water, the plants struggle to establish healthy root systems, risking wilting or even dying off.

As the rain slows, particularly in late spring, plants will need supplemental watering to survive. Now is an ideal time to initiate discussions about addressing your irrigation issues. Damaged sprinkler heads or torn lines can deprive plants of the water they require to bloom and flourish as the weather heats up. 

Protects Your Property’s Foundation

We all are aware of the notorious clay soils we have here in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, which can pose significant challenges for property owners. Clay soils have a unique property of contracting and expanding in response to changes in moisture levels. 

During periods of drought or inadequate watering, the soil can contract and pull away from building foundations. This movement can lead to uneven settling and, ultimately, structural damage to the foundation. Therefore, properly functioning irrigation is crucial for maintaining stable soil moisture levels and mitigating the risks of clay soil dehydration.

Conserves Water

Water is a vital resource for your commercial landscape. It’s also a scarce and expensive resource that demands efficient usage from an environmental and financial perspective. Water utility companies say over 50 percent of regular water consumption stems from landscape irrigation during the summer months. This implies that if your irrigation system isn’t working well, you’re wasting a lot of water and spending more money than you should.

Property owners can ensure even and efficient water distribution and minimize waste by regularly maintaining their irrigation systems. Routine inspections and adjustments can help identify and rectify issues such as leaks, broken/ clogged sprinkler heads, or faulty valves, helping conserve water resources and reduce utility costs.   

Avoid Costly Damage

Finally, failing to fix a broken or malfunctioning irrigation system can cost you a lot more in the long run. Major repairs cost more than routine maintenance. A faulty system is also likely to complicate issues further by causing erosion, which could compromise your property’s stability and aesthetics. 

Damaged landscaping requires costly replacements and repairs, adding to the financial burden. Therefore, it’s crucial to promptly repair any issues with your irrigation system to prevent escalating costs and safeguard the health and beauty of your landscape.

Don’t Let Your Sprinkler System Go Unchecked!

Just because everything looks good now doesn’t mean it will stay the same. A thorough inspection of your existing irrigation system is necessary to ensure that your landscape design is prepared for the summer season, where watering is so integral. 

Our licensed irrigation technicians will survey your system in its entirety to ensure it’s working perfectly and meeting all the needs of your lawn and landscape. Once they’ve done this, the system will be activated for the season, so you can begin watering as needed.

Timing is of the essence, and many aspects of irrigation system repair can be missed if you don’t know what to look for. Don’t delay, have your irrigation systems checked now.

Take Action Now for a Healthy Landscape

We know that water is essential to a thriving North Texas landscape and take irrigation quite seriously. We also get that you have a lot on your plate and don’t have the capacity to worry about the nuances of your irrigation system or when specific maintenance tasks need to be performed throughout the year. 

You need a dependable partner who can consistently handle your property’s needs, no matter the season. Contact us today to discuss how we can prepare your irrigation system for summer.