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By delivering water directly to the roots, drip irrigation keeps plants healthier with less fertilizer and less H2O. Without losing water to evaporation or runoff, drip irrigation cuts necessary water usage by as much as 30% to 50%. Drip irrigation also supplies water at a consistent rate, which keeps plants healthier by relieving them of damaging stress and allowing them to grow faster, all while reducing the growth of weeds. Maybe best of all, by operating continuously and automatically, it saves you the labor of regular watering.

Like other irrigation systems, there are pros and cons to drip irrigation. On the plus side, drip irrigation saves more water than a traditional garden hose or sprinkler. Plus, it’s convenient and helps prevent plant disease and soil erosion. However, if you’re accustomed to using a hose or manual sprinkler to water your lawn, the cost of installing a drip irrigation system could be tough to swallow. You’ll also need to complete regular maintenance on the system to keep it running properly.

The total time it takes to install a lawn irrigation system is roughly one to two days. This includes digging trenches for any necessary underground piping, placing the piping, wiring, sprinkler heads, and valves, and connecting your sprinkler system to your water supply. If you have a lawn larger than one acre, or if there are any municipality regulations that extend the project, you can expect the timeline to be closer to two days. 

Sprinkler lines need to be buried 8 to 12 inches deep. The pipes should be at least 4 inches deep and should be completely underground. If you live in a colder climate, consider burying pipes deeper than 8 inches to better protect them from freezing temperatures. Don’t bury the lines too deep because this can make it harder to detect leaks and make sprinkler repairs.