We are full-on into summer. Lawns are possibly becoming a soft straw color in some gardens, even with attempts at watering as the hot sun beats down on them day after day. Plants in the bed areas and any annuals in containers need to be watered every few days to every day.

What can make this chore easier is the help of an irrigation system. So you can spend your time enjoying your garden, plus its far more cost-efficient this way as the water is directed to specific areas in programmed zones at optimal times. Hanging baskets can be set for twice a day – early am and late pm – in the heat of the summer. The lawn area can be set for a deep watering every few days, and the veggie garden you planted can be soaked every day – making the yield greater than if they are struggling for a drink.

We at Evans Creek can help with getting an irrigation plan drawn up for you, whether you are interested in adding a system to an existing landscape or for a newly installed garden. I tell you, I would never have another garden without an irrigation system because it’s allowed me to get a lot more dynamic with what I have done on my half acre of garden space! The 29 + pots and baskets are automatically watered for me every day so all I have to do is deadhead and feed every couple of weeks. I have been able to add a variety of perennials and evergreen plants into the landscape and everything is happy.

An irrigation system does need yearly maintenance to maintain its optimal efficiency and not waste water. In the spring, it is a must to make sure heads are clear to properly water areas. In late fall, ensure the system is blown out before the temperature freezes to prevent any pipes from rupturing during winter months.