Hello everyone,
We are considering whether to install an irrigation system and, if so, what type of system to choose. Our landscape gardener strongly recommends irrigation mats from iMat. According to him, with these mats, you no longer have to worry about watering, and the plants receive water exactly where they need it. On the other hand, another landscaper said he would only install a basic irrigation system with sprinklers in the lawn area.
The concept behind the mats sounds quite plausible, but they are also quite expensive. Additionally, I am concerned that they could be very inflexible for future modifications in the garden, which I think are quite likely. Besides, I would prefer to invest the money in the pool project. Wouldn’t it be possible to plan and install something practical myself that reliably covers the basics, such as watering the lawn?
What are your experiences if you are already using similar systems or faced the same question?
We are considering whether to install an irrigation system and, if so, what type of system to choose. Our landscape gardener strongly recommends irrigation mats from iMat. According to him, with these mats, you no longer have to worry about watering, and the plants receive water exactly where they need it. On the other hand, another landscaper said he would only install a basic irrigation system with sprinklers in the lawn area.
The concept behind the mats sounds quite plausible, but they are also quite expensive. Additionally, I am concerned that they could be very inflexible for future modifications in the garden, which I think are quite likely. Besides, I would prefer to invest the money in the pool project. Wouldn’t it be possible to plan and install something practical myself that reliably covers the basics, such as watering the lawn?
What are your experiences if you are already using similar systems or faced the same question?
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WilderSueden18 Jul 2022 22:50150 sqm (1600 sq ft) is not much, and for a connected area, a standard rectangular sprinkler would probably be sufficient. However, the layout is definitely irregular around the house, so you’ll need a few more sprinklers. And if you try to arrange them in a circular pattern to avoid using extra valves...
rick2018 schrieb:I don’t know how it is in the Black Forest region, but in Upper Swabia, several districts have already prohibited watering from rivers and lakes. And even though the rain in June looks much better than in Haydee’s case (see screenshot, although there were also some heavy thunderstorms), there are already some brown spots appearing on non-irrigated areas here. And practically no rain is forecast for the next two weeks.
All our gardens stay green because we don’t have water shortages…
Wednesday and Thursday are expected to bring precipitation again. During heavy rain, an additional 10-20m3 (353-706 cubic feet) can quickly accumulate in the cistern.
With low flow rates, depending on the model, only 1-3 sprinklers can be operated simultaneously. The more zones required, the more expensive it becomes (valves, piping, pump running time, etc.).
With low flow rates, depending on the model, only 1-3 sprinklers can be operated simultaneously. The more zones required, the more expensive it becomes (valves, piping, pump running time, etc.).