Keeping your commercial landscape lush and vibrant is essential for maintaining the professional look of your property, even during the hot, dry summer. Installing an irrigation system is the best way to ensure that your plants stay hydrated, but not all irrigation systems are alike. Installing an efficient automatic irrigation system can help you do your part for water management in Tucson. Complete Landscaping can help by designing, installing, and maintaining a custom commercial irrigation system for your property.  

Why Water Conservation Matters 

Water conservation is important everywhere, but in Southern Arizona, it is especially vital. Water is sparse in the Sonoran Desert, and locals will take notice when commercial properties are using water wastefully. For example, if an apartment complex has a sprinkler system that seems to water the sidewalk as much as it does the actual landscaping, prospective residents are likely to take notice (and they might look for a different place to rent). 

How to Optimize Your Irrigation System

To ensure that your landscape gets the thorough watering it needs without wasting water, follow these smart irrigation tips for property managers from our experts at Complete Landscaping: 

 

• Opt for Drip Irrigation – Drip irrigation systems are highly efficient low-flow systems that deliver water directly to a plant’s root system. Drip irrigation is much more efficient than sprinkler and surface irrigation, as these methods see a high volume of water lost to evaporation. By watering directly at the roots, this type of system can reduce water waste by 30-50%. 

• Install Moisture Sensors – Moisture sensors can further boost the efficiency of your system and reduce the risk of overwatering, which will help you keep drought-resistant plants healthier all year long. Moisture sensors measure moisture in the soil near the root zone, and they can be connected to irrigation systems to automate when watering occurs. This is particularly useful during monsoon season when summer storms may reduce watering needs. 

• Be Diligent About Leak Detection – Leaks can be a huge source of water loss for commercial irrigation systems, so it is essential to routinely inspect for leaks and know the signs that a leak is present. The most obvious sign will be a spike in water bills, but you may also notice wet spots and puddles, pooling around valves and fittings, and damp areas throughout the landscape. Seasonal irrigation maintenance can help prevent leaks by replacing any damaged valves, fittings, and hoses; clearing clogs; and helping to identify small leaks before they become big issues. 

• Change Your Watering Schedule Seasonally – Your landscape’s water needs will vary seasonally, so your irrigation schedule should too. During the summer, you may need to water earlier in the day and for a longer period to reduce evaporation and ensure deep watering at the roots. 

 

Complete Landscaping can keep your commercial landscape looking beautiful in every season with landscape maintenance and irrigation installation, repair, and inspections. Contact us to ensure the lasting value and professional appearance of your commercial property in Tucson.