What are the different types of lawn irrigation?

<div>Lawn irrigation is the process of getting water to your lawn, grass and all, for it to grow. There are five main types of lawn irrigation methods:<ul><li>Manual irrigation puts you in charge of the flow of water. Using a sprinkler head on your hose is best to evenly distribute the water across your entire lawn. This doesn’t take much time but requires you to be physically outside holding the hose. </li><li>Above-ground sprinklers attach to your hose and rotate or oscillate around your lawn. Since these are above-ground, they’ll need to be moved when it’s time to mow, and depending on the size of your property, you might need to move it around your yard for full coverage. </li><li>In-ground sprinklers are flush with the ground when not in use but pop up above the ground level when it's time to water the lawn. Piping for these sprinklers is all found underground, and there are different <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/sprinkler-head-types-and-sprinkler-repair.htm">types of sprinkler heads</a> for different uses and lawn sizes. </li><li>Drip irrigation involves drip lines that are more efficient than sprinklers for more extensive lawns. This involves a lot of digging since they are installed underground, but it makes it easy for you to mow.</li><li>Rainwater collection and irrigation uses nature’s precipitation to water your lawn. This option might not be available in every area since semi-reliable rainfall is needed, though the barrels for this system can range from 15 gallons to 10,000 gallons or more.</li></ul></div>

How often should I run my lawn irrigation system?

<div>Even though having a lawn irrigation system to water your lawn is efficient, you do not want to run it daily. It’s best to run your system two to three times a week. The length of time to run your system varies on factors like wind, temperature, and the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tips-choosing-right-type-grass-your-yard.htm">variety of your grass</a>, but 10 to 20 minutes each time is generally preferred. If you water too frequently, you’ll drown your grass and plants.</div>

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Q: How much does a lawn sprinkler system cost?

<div>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-install-sprinkler-system.htm">cost of a lawn sprinkler system</a> is $2,550 for the average homeowner. However, this price can range from $350 to $5,000 or more, depending on the type of sprinkler system you install, the size of your yard, and the type of sprinkler heads you choose. For example, rotating or oscillating sprinkler heads are more expensive than stationary ones, making the cost for one sprinkler head $2.50 to $30 each. Likewise, a yard that is 1/4 of an acre in size averages a total average price of $2,460; however, a one-acre yard averages a cost of $9,840.</div>

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Much more intense than expected. All was done in a timely manner. They most definitely knew what they were doing.
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Reviewed in January 2019
I have used this company since 2009. I have always had a good working relationship with the owner, David Isbell, and his staff. Any concerns are always addressed and the do exceptional, dependable work. We have had routine yard maintenance, sod laid as well as irrigation installed so we have...
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Reviewed in November 2011
Office staff was responsive to call and setting up estimate around our schedule. Ben, one of the owners, came out to do the estimate and was very prompt and professional.
B & C Irrigation Systems
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Reviewed in March 2013
FDL did an outstanding job on the patio and waterfall that they built at my house. They arrive when they told me they would be there, worked hard, despite the hot temperature, and cleaned up everything before they left each day. Before doing the landscaping, the owner of FDL talked with me to...
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Reviewed in August 2011
We contacted them because they had done some repair work to our front irrigation system and it seemed to be very reasonable. They were local. They were very prompt and the guy who came out was very nice. They came out and looked at what I had and gave me a written quote. I had no complaints...
Elliott Irrigation Company Inc
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Reviewed in September 2008
The job was delayed by a week and a half. When they did start, they had it done in two days. He also corrected the system in the front by adding different sprinkler heads to provide better coverage. He made a point to clean up the area.
Rainmaker Inc
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Reviewed in April 2012
They were very prompt to reply to my inquiries. Their pricing was competitive, not too low and not too high. We were able to schedule the job, stick to the schedule and keep within budget. They also had good follow up on a small issue with one valve at no additonal charge.
T & O Irrigation Services
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Reviewed in April 2013
The customer service is great. They will come out on a minute's notice and come deliver for me if I needed anything very quickly.
Ewing Irrigation Products
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Reviewed in June 2012
I had an area between two sprinkler control boxes in my front lawn that stayed muddy. One of the control boxes stayed fulll of water. I dipped the water and some of the mud out of that box and could see water running in from the direction of the pipe that connects the two control boxes I...
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Reviewed in March 2008
The system has never worked properly. I have had to call on several occasions concerning sprinkler heads that do not work and leaks in the water lines. My next door neighbor has had the same issues with her system (also installed by this company). When they send someone out to look at the...
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