With an irrigation system, you can keep the vegetation on your property in New Jersey, New York, or Connecticut adequately hydrated throughout the growing season. However, that raises the question: should you choose a drip or sprinkler system? Both are great options, but you'll want to consider a few things to determine which is right for you. First, you'll need to consider how big of an area you want it to cover; sprinkler systems are typically better for watering more ground, while drip irrigation is primarily used for landscape beds. You should also weigh whether water conservation is important to you, and if so, a drip system may be a better fit. Lastly, you'll want to consider your budget, as you may have to pay more initially or in the long run, depending on which irrigation system you choose.

How big of an area do you want your irrigation system to cover?

A notable difference between drip and sprinkler irrigation systems you'll want to consider when choosing one for your property is their coverage area. Sprinkler systems are better suited for covering larger, more expansive ground, such as the lawn, as they consist of numerous heads strategically placed into zones to deliver water across your property.

On the other hand, drip irrigation systems are primarily used for landscape beds because they provide more targeted watering. After all, they consist of tubes that run along the ground and drip water at a low volume and pressure directly to the root zone of plants. If you need to water a larger area, a sprinkler system may be the best option, whereas if you only need to cover a small space like the landscape, drip irrigation is good, too.

Is water conversation important to you with your irrigation system?

Another thing you'll need to consider is whether water conservation is important to you with your irrigation system. Drip irrigation is highly efficient since it delivers water directly to the roots of plants, resulting in less wasteful usage. Because of how it works, it also reduces evaporation, allowing your plants to maximize most of the water they receive, meaning they need less to stay hydrated. When compared to a sprinkler system, drip irrigation is vastly more efficient and aids in conserving water. However, if this isn't much of a concern for you, then the former is an equally good option.

Many irrigation companies can install a system that connects to WiFi so that you can control it from your smartphone.

What's your budget like for installing a new irrigation system?

The last thing to consider when deciding between a drip and sprinkler irrigation system is your budget. Drip systems are typically more costly to install initially, but they offer significant savings in the long run with their efficient watering method. Meanwhile, sprinkler systems are generally less costly to install up front, but you might end up paying higher water bills over time. So, if you don't mind paying more for cost savings later, drip irrigation may be the best option. However, if you want to keep the cost to install it lower and a higher water bill down the road isn't a concern, a sprinkler system is good, too.

Call Us Today to Schedule Our Irrigation Installation Service

At Ascape Landscape & Aquascape Irrigation, we offer an irrigation installation service to help keep your vegetation thoroughly hydrated. Our team of experts has the skills and knowledge to install a sprinkler or drip system, depending on how much area you need to cover, your budget, and whether water conservation is important to you. We proudly serve commercial properties and HOAs in Alpine and Allendale in Bergen County, NJ, Tarrytown and Elmsford in Westchester County, NY, Greenwich and Stamford in Fairfield County, CT, and other nearby areas. Call us today at (845) 353-6500 to schedule our irrigation installation service!