5 Reasons to install an irrigation system

Written By Blaine Anderson

Only rich people in swanky neighborhoods have irrigation systems.

It won’t make my lawn look better.

They cost too much money.

These are all things you might have thought if you have considered getting an irrigation system installed at your home. However, you may be mistaken. So if you are on the fence, here are five reasons why getting a sprinkler system might be a wise decision for you.

  1. Healthy Grass. Let’s start with the obvious; every plant needs water. An irrigation system allows you to easily and efficiently give your grass the water it needs to keep it healthy and vibrant. One reason a well-watered lawn is much healthier than a lawn that doesn’t have a system is because of reason number two…

  2. Fewer Weeds. A well watered lawn generally will have fewer weeds. Summers in the greater Springfield/Ozark/Nixa areas are marked by consecutive weeks of no rain. Grass, specifically fescue grass, the predominant type of grass in our area, goes dormant in dry seasons. When this happens, the grass stops absorbing nutrients in the soil and leaves those vital nutrients to other plants in our lawns that do not go dormant. These other plants are weeds. By keeping your lawn sufficiently watered, the grass will remain active in absorbing the valuable minerals in the soil thus keeping those away from pesky and invasive leafy pests. Fewer weeds naturally leads to reason number three…

  3. A Beautiful Lawn. You’ll have the best looking lawn on the block. Lush, green, dense grass makes everything around it look brighter and better. A great looking front yard leads to reason number four…

  4. Home Value. The value of your home will increase. According to REALTOR Magazine homes with a great curb appeal sell for 7% more than those homes with a poor curb appeal. So let’s do the math; in Springfield, MO the average home sale is right around $220k. 7% of $220,000 is just over $15,000. $15k is more than double the cost of the average residential irrigation system install. So you could actually make money by getting a sprinkler system put in. And even if you are not trying to sell your home, a beautiful lawn can have another major benefit…

  5. Neighborhood Appeal. The look, feel, and appeal of your neighborhood will get better. The phrase “keeping up with Jones’” is not merely a pithy saying it is also a very common reality for many of us. Typically, when your neighbor mows their lawn, you want to mow your lawn as well so that your home does not look shabby in comparison. And when you mow your lawn, the next home generally follows suit. And so on, and so on. Now imagine you have an irrigation system that keeps your grass vibrant and healthy all summer long. Your neighbor is more likely to make the front of their home look as nice as possible as well. Before you know it, the look, and therefore value, of your whole block and neighborhood has increased.

These are just a few of the many reasons why having an irrigation system installed at your home would have a big impact. If you would like more information about this process and get a free estimate, please visit movingwater.com or call Blaine at 417-294-8722.

Blaine Anderson