A lush and thriving garden is a dream for many homeowners. An essential for this is irrigation. However, as we all know it can become expensive to water your garden with council water. A better option is to connect your irrigation to your borehole instead. Read on for tips to maximise your garden with borehole irrigation!
1. DESIGN OF YOUR IRRIGATION SYSTEM
Your irrigation system needs to be designed carefully. Sprinklers need to be placed strategically to that the water is evenly distributed across your garden.
2. WATERING SCHEDULE
It’s important to have a regular watering schedule. You will need to water your garden 2 – 3 times per week in summer and less in winter if you live in a place like Cape Town that receives winter rain. In addition, it’s also a good idea to install a rain sensor which will turn off your automatic irrigation system when it rains.
3. MULCH, MULCH, MULCH!
Mulch is such an effective way to help retain moisture in the soil. It’s also a very effective barrier against weeds so be sure to apply mulch liberally to your garden.
4. MAINTAIN YOUR IRRIGATION SYSTEM
Regular maintenance of your irrigation system is essential. In this way leaks, blockages and issues can be sorted and your system can be kept in optimal running condition.
5. OPTIMAL PLACEMENT OF YOUR BOREHOLE
When you have a borehole drilled it’s important to consider the location for it carefully. Ideally, it needs to be located in close proximity to your garden. This is to minimize water distribution losses to so ensure that your irrigation system runs efficiently.
Let’s take a look now at the benefits of a borehole.
BENEFITS OF A BOREHOLE
- A borehole increases the value of your property
- It helps you save potable water
- A borehole helps you save money on your water bill
- You can fill your pool with borehole water once treated appropriately
- You can use borehole water for your irrigation system
- It gives you water security
- It allows off-the-grid living
As you can see there are so many excellent benefits with a borehole. And connecting your irrigation system to your borehole allows you to water your garden regularly without worrying about a high water bill. That’s a real bonus!
Following these tips to maximise your garden with borehole irrigation will help you to have a lush, beautiful garden. Aside from beautifying your property it ultimately just adds value to your property. And this is something any homeowner aims for.
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