IRRIGATION FAQ

  • Installing an irrigation system is an excellent investment in the value of your home. The appearance of your home is a key factor in the resale value of your home.
  • Save time- No more having to remember to water your lawn by pulling the hose around or having to move the sprinkler. Your lawn gets watered even when your away.
  • Save money by not over watering which can kill shrubs and grass. A new irrigation system will save you the expense of having to re-landscape because of these mistakes.
  • A new irrigation system will provide the right amount of water to your lawn. It is important to conserve water. Most homeowners use 50% more water than needed when watering their lawns.
  • Hose-end products simply cannot match the peformance of a properly installed irrigation system. Adjustable sprinklers allow you to fine-tune coverage and minimize waste.
  • Installation of an irrigation system will not damage any of your landscape.
  • The price of a system depends upon many factors such as property size, type of landscaping, and special designs.

INTERESTING WATER FACTS

  • A Minimum of 20.5 gallons of water daily per person is required to sustain life, hygiene and food production. Each person uses 50 gallons on an average day.
  • The national average cost of water is $0.25 per day.
  • A person can live for a month without food, but only about a week without water.
  • A lawn sprinkler rotary uses 1.5 gallons of water on average per minute and covers an average radius of 30 feet. Compare this to every day activities listed:
  • Brushing teeth 2 or more gallons
  • Shaving 20 gallons
  • Showering 50 gallons (conventional showerhead,10-minutes)
  • Washing dishes by hand 30 gallons (tap running)
  • Using a dishwasher 16 gallons
  • Washing clothes 35 gallons

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LOW-VOLTAGE LIGHTING FAQ

  • Landscape lighting enhances a property's value and pride of ownership.
  • Outdoor lighting creates new drama and beauty in a garden year-round.
  • Lighting reduces risk around sidewalks, decks, pools, spas and other landscape features.
  • Night time lighting also provides greater home security by deterring burglary, vandalism and other crimes.
  • Landscape lighting operating expenses are approximately 1/3 less than 120 volt lamps.
  • Per fixture, installation costs are up to 90% less than 120 volt.
  • Low-voltage lighting is safe for children and around pools.