Hello everyone,
After building the terrace last year, we are now about to start with the lawn and some shrubs.
We are now considering whether to plan for garden irrigation.
Our old garden was much larger and we rarely watered it at all.
But now we have a southwest-facing garden, so it probably makes sense to water it to prevent damage.
We have an outdoor tap, and next to it there is a cistern water tap.
From there, a conduit runs to the lawn.
But what next?
Should we install pop-up lawn sprinklers, or just a water outlet where the existing sprinkler can be connected as needed?
Do you use drip irrigation for the shrubs?
What systems do you have? And are you satisfied with them?
I made a rough sketch, unfortunately not very good since I’m on the go. But it should give you an idea of the situation.
Black is house and garage, blue is terrace, green will be the lawn, and the dark shading is the rough plan for the shrubs.
Our lawn is about 20 meters (65.6 feet) wide and 5–7 meters (16.4–23 feet) deep.
Best regards,
Birgit
After building the terrace last year, we are now about to start with the lawn and some shrubs.
We are now considering whether to plan for garden irrigation.
Our old garden was much larger and we rarely watered it at all.
But now we have a southwest-facing garden, so it probably makes sense to water it to prevent damage.
We have an outdoor tap, and next to it there is a cistern water tap.
From there, a conduit runs to the lawn.
But what next?
Should we install pop-up lawn sprinklers, or just a water outlet where the existing sprinkler can be connected as needed?
Do you use drip irrigation for the shrubs?
What systems do you have? And are you satisfied with them?
I made a rough sketch, unfortunately not very good since I’m on the go. But it should give you an idea of the situation.
Black is house and garage, blue is terrace, green will be the lawn, and the dark shading is the rough plan for the shrubs.
Our lawn is about 20 meters (65.6 feet) wide and 5–7 meters (16.4–23 feet) deep.
Best regards,
Birgit
Hello everyone,
I have ordered everything, and the delivery driver is currently ringing the bell daily to deliver the individual components.
The plan is to have everything assembled and installed next week.
I’m curious to see if I haven’t forgotten anything.
Best regards,
Birgit
I have ordered everything, and the delivery driver is currently ringing the bell daily to deliver the individual components.
The plan is to have everything assembled and installed next week.
I’m curious to see if I haven’t forgotten anything.
Best regards,
Birgit
Yesterday, I dug the trenches for the new electrical cables.
Today, the trenches for the irrigation system will be added.
Then I plan to lay everything out, etc.
Yesterday, the pipe from the cistern to the faucet was completed.
Tomorrow, the landscaper will come, so I can coordinate with him when I can do the installation without disturbing him.
I’m really excited.
At the moment, all the materials are piling up here.
Today, the trenches for the irrigation system will be added.
Then I plan to lay everything out, etc.
Yesterday, the pipe from the cistern to the faucet was completed.
Tomorrow, the landscaper will come, so I can coordinate with him when I can do the installation without disturbing him.
I’m really excited.
At the moment, all the materials are piling up here.
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hampshire4 Jun 2019 12:22@rick2018 and @bibi80: This is a great example of practical collaboration with immediate implementation. Excellent. This can be taken as a perfect endorsement for this forum just as it is.