If you’re tired of maintaining a constant vigil over your lawn and manually moving a sprinkler from the front yard to the backyard in an effort to keep your grass green, you may want to consider installing an automatic irrigation system. While it may seem that having a sprinkler system that turns on automatically would use more water, an efficient system may actually help you conserve water by allowing you to customize the amount you need in certain areas.

Plus, today’s systems are pretty darn smart. Automated features decide when it’s been raining too much or too little, then adjust the amount of water your landscaping gets. That lowers the worry quotient for you, heads off costly over-watering, and makes the whole system almost maintenance-free.

Having a beautiful lawn that displays green grass and healthy vegetation can improve the value of your property, enhance the attractive appearance of your home and create a comfortable atmosphere when you and your family are playing or socializing outside.

Because rainfall can be inconsistent, the most effective way to maintain the quality of your lawn is to use an automatic sprinkler system. Understanding how to install a sprinkler system and knowing the average cost can help you to develop a thriving landscape.

Using an automatic sprinkler system to irrigate your lawn has many benefits:

Less stress: An automatic system is hands off: you no longer need to go outside frequently to water the lawn or adjust the manual sprinkler. Instead, automatic sprinklers feature reliable timer and sensor systems to ensure that your lawn is receiving the appropriate amount of water without requiring you to operate the system.

More efficiency: Automatic systems can conveniently increase the efficiency of your irrigation system, distributing the right amount of water to each area of your lawn. This helps your landscape plantings to flourish.

More sense: Many automatic sprinkler systems also feature rain sensors that can turn the sprinklers off during periods of heavy rain and then reactivate the system when needed. This conserves water and saves you money. Sophisticated soil sensors, which can determine the moisture level of your soil, are another option.