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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HeimatBauer21 Jun 2023 14:33Is there any functional reason against doing it at night?
Yes, the soil is not yet completely cool, and above all, the grass stays wet for too long, which promotes diseases.
That is why, for example, dew is removed on golf courses.
During the day, more water would be needed since the soil is warm and the sun is shining (higher evaporation).
That is why, for example, dew is removed on golf courses.
During the day, more water would be needed since the soil is warm and the sun is shining (higher evaporation).
In the early morning, everything is cooled down as much as possible. Plants or lawns benefit more from being watered in the morning.
After @rick2018 shared tips last year, I stopped using the sprinkler mat and, as recommended, switched to sprinklers, bubblers, and drip tubing.
My lawn is watered using MP Rotators from Hunter. Our multi-stemmed serviceberry tree (4 m (13 feet) tall) has 4 bubblers placed around the root ball. The hedge (30 m (98 feet)) and perennial beds are irrigated with Rainbird XFS drip tubing. Without this irrigation system, I would have had to spend half of my summers watering by hand. I have heard the sprinkler debate from acquaintances here as well, but that seems very German to me. Almost any rectangular sprinkler from Gardena that most people set up and run just before 10 a.m. is louder. Watering is necessary either way. The question is what bothers your neighbors more: you watering every other day from 8 to 9 p.m., with everything involved, or sprinklers running at 6 a.m. that are controlled and definitely quieter.
After @rick2018 shared tips last year, I stopped using the sprinkler mat and, as recommended, switched to sprinklers, bubblers, and drip tubing.
My lawn is watered using MP Rotators from Hunter. Our multi-stemmed serviceberry tree (4 m (13 feet) tall) has 4 bubblers placed around the root ball. The hedge (30 m (98 feet)) and perennial beds are irrigated with Rainbird XFS drip tubing. Without this irrigation system, I would have had to spend half of my summers watering by hand. I have heard the sprinkler debate from acquaintances here as well, but that seems very German to me. Almost any rectangular sprinkler from Gardena that most people set up and run just before 10 a.m. is louder. Watering is necessary either way. The question is what bothers your neighbors more: you watering every other day from 8 to 9 p.m., with everything involved, or sprinklers running at 6 a.m. that are controlled and definitely quieter.
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HeimatBauer21 Jun 2023 15:13OK, at the time of year when I need to water, "shortly before sunrise" is still early enough before the insect hotel inspection teams start their rounds.
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