Adjusting the watering times on the automatic controllers every week is a hassle. Is there an easier way?
A. Yes, but as you probably guessed, it costs money. However, in areas where water is expensive, it may well be worth it both for savings in water and labor. Automated controllers are available that can retrofit the irrigation system so that it measures the moisture in the ground and only irrigates when water is needed. These retrofit systems are fairly easy to install and don’t require the installation of a lot of new wires in the landscape. Contact a professional irrigation supply specialty store for more information. We don’t recommend adjusting the controllers less often than once a week. The contractor should be checking out the irrigation system weekly for problems anyway, so it’s not much more work.
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