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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Reviewed in June 2025
They guys were great. Very professional and hard working. Owner spoke with me and explained everything so there were no hidden charges. Very grateful for their quick response and getting the work done quickly. I will definitely hire them again.
Custom Outdoor Creations
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Reviewed in June 2025
Oscar and his team followed through with our agreement, down to every single detail. He was very patient throughout each phase of the project. Would highly recommend and hire again.
Forever Green 2 Landscaping LLC
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Reviewed in April 2025
Frank, the owner of the company did a great job and even put in some overtime to ensure that the system was up and functioning properly. Would definitely hire again
COMPASS IRRIGATION
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Reviewed in April 2025
Ivan diagnosed and repaired our wonky drip irrigation system in short order. He was also able to look over other aspects of the system, which have been troublesome in the past, and fix them as well. Both he and Emilio are professional, explaining exactly why they were doing. Reasonable rates,...
IRIS Services
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Reviewed in March 2025
Perfect, on time, attention to detail, great communications with email, text , and phone. Elijah is the best lawn care specialist I have met, he is simply Outstanding!!! I will be giving all my future landscape work to them. Best experience to date with a contractor…a”10”. Elijah is also a...
Wise Water Solutions LLC
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Reviewed in November 2024
Shawn and his team at Earlybird Irrigation diagnosed our irrigation issues quickly, and within moments they began implementing those solutions. About an hour later our yard had proper irrigation. They are knowledgable, fast and well priced. We highly recommend Earlybird Irrigation.
EARLYBIRD IRRIGATION
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Reviewed in October 2024
The entire process was exceptional. Very professional. Very easy to work with. Will definitely hire again for my next project.
CJK Lawn Care
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

IndustriaLawn, LLC is a local business in beautiful San Antonio, Texas providing quality Landscaping Services. IndustriaLawn, LLC specializes in landscape design, paving stones, patio pavers, masonry, concrete, deck installation or flagstone patio. We are the professionals for you! We pride ourselves in being one of the most requested Landscaping companies in San Antonio. As a Landscaping company we are able to provide more than just great Landscaping services, we provide an amazing customer service experience.

"Shawn was very responsive. Once HOA gave the OK we had them come out and build the deck gazebo and cover. His guys were very professional and did an outstanding job. We highly recommend these guys, and would absolutely refer them to any friends or family needing something done. We will be calling him again when we have another project to be taken care of."

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The layout and appearance of your home can truly shape your day-to-day lifestyle. If it's time to give your property an update, turn to the professionals at Alamo Designs and Remodeling As an established home remodeling firm in San Antonio, Texas our goal is to transform your home so that it meets your functional and aesthetic needs. CREATIVE AND EFFICIENT PROFESSIONALS When you hire Alamo Designs and Remodeling for your upcoming home remodeling project, you'll get access to our team of talented professionals. Our contractors take pride in their craft and enjoy using their experience to our customers' benefit. No matter the size or scope of your project, we'll take the time to: Discuss your home remodeling priorities Present you with options Establish a budget and timeline for renovations so that there are no surprises along the way Whether you're looking to update a single room in your home or desire more extensive renovations, our home remodeling contractors have the tools and skills necessary to complete your project on time and to your total satisfaction. To set up an on-site consultation, call us today.

"Hector now uses the company name Kitchen & Bathroom Experts. Premier was his past company, and Alamo Design & Remodeling! He is NOT with the Better Business Bureau. We did sign an agreement with him. However, we are now concerned because of what we are finding on him from here and on the BBB and Google reviews. We did not pay him anything, and he is insistent that, due to signing the agreement that we must move forward with him. He has walked away from several contracted agreements and never responded to them. We are at fault for not doing our homework before meeting with him. However, we are contacting an attorney to see if we are legally bound to work with him."

Eddra R on April 2025

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Krippco Disposal

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We have team of 5 employees, we accept cash, checks and square eletronic payment (at additional fee of 3%)

"New business so they just use their personal truck. Located valves pretty easy so they put in extra work to get the entire system back up to running as it should.be. Left the spots they worked in, in better shape than when they found them."

Chris P on August 2018

We have team of 5 employees, we accept cash, checks and square eletronic payment (at additional fee of 3%)

Chris P on August 2018

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15+years experience.. licensed & bonded 10% discount on repairs 1st time customers

Harrington Irrigation

1360 W County Line Rd Apt. 2105

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Harrington Irrigation

1360 W County Line Rd Apt. 2105

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9 years of experience

Summer is on its way and it's time to start watering the grass to keep South Texas beautiful. I'm licensed and very efficient and inexpensive. I have over 5 years experience in installing and repairing Irrigation systems. Please give me a call today for a free estimate. I'm available on weekends as well. Also experienced in outdoor lighting and Drainage

Rising Sun Landscaping

9140 TIMBER PATH

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Rising Sun Landscaping

9140 TIMBER PATH

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9 years of experience

Affordable and Professional Landscaping services at sunrise. Rising Sun Landscaping is a small business which focused on the quality and maintenance of commercial and residential lawns. Quick and Simple services provided on the call! from mowing, tree cutting, roof cleaning ,pressure washing, fertilizing & insecticide and many more.. -WE GIVE FREE ESTIMATES AND FREE REDO IF NOT SATISFIED. -Very convenient payment options from CREDIT CARDS /DEBIT CARDS/PAYPAL and CASH AND CHECKS. -We do monthly and yearly agreements.

Apex Landscaping and Outdoor Solutions

1029 Provence Place

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Apex Landscaping and Outdoor Solutions

1029 Provence Place

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13 years of experience

Full service landscaping company focusing on high end projects designed to exceed clients expectations. All crew members are knowledgable at their craft and make sure each project each completed with the utmost care and diligence. Our method is simple, the first step is a walk around of the area to be completed, followed by a detailed proposal along with payment options. The site is then prepared, work is completed and a final walk around with the client is performed. Every site is left clean and presentable, ready to be enjoyed with your family and friends.

Taylor Construction and Remodeling LLC

719 Rodeo Rnch

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Taylor Construction and Remodeling LLC

719 Rodeo Rnch

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Orion General Contracting, LLC

501 Sagecrest Dr

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Orion General Contracting, LLC

501 Sagecrest Dr

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Orion General Contracting is privately owned in San Antonio, Texas. We specialize in making properties market ready, have you be real estate professional, commercial property manager, or homeowner Orion General Contracting, cares about your needs and strives to fulfill them.

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FAQs for lawn irrigation projects in San Antonio, TX

While watering your lawn by hand might save you money upfront, installing and using a lawn irrigation system does save you money over time. You are less likely to overwater your lawn with a professional irrigation system, which will cause a reduction in water usage. These systems use the right amount of water without waste. In addition, watering your lawn the correct amount will also help prevent different fungi from growing, saving you money in fungi removal costs.

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:

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.
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.
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 types of sprinkler heads for different uses and lawn sizes.
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.
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.

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 variety of your grass, but 10 to 20 minutes each time is generally preferred. If you water too frequently, you’ll drown your grass and plants.

The cost of a lawn sprinkler system 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.

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.

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