{"id":11736,"date":"2024-06-28T13:20:07","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T13:20:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalideas.org.au\/blog\/gardening\/landscaping\/smart-sprinkler-systems-how-to-save-money-on-lawn-maintenance.html"},"modified":"2024-06-28T13:20:07","modified_gmt":"2024-06-28T13:20:07","slug":"smart-sprinkler-systems-how-to-save-money-on-lawn-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalideas.org.au\/blog\/gardening\/landscaping\/smart-sprinkler-systems-how-to-save-money-on-lawn-maintenance.html","title":{"rendered":"Smart Sprinkler Systems: How to Save Money on Lawn Maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<p>Having a beautiful lawn that&#8217;s the envy of the neighborhood often means routine watering. The average cost for watering\u00a0your lawn if you do so daily can range from $50 to $150 per month,\u00a0which adds up quickly over the year. A smart water sprinkler can keep your lawn looking great while lowering your water bill simply because it offers a more controlled function. In some areas, you may even get a rebate from your water supplier or county if you make the move to a smart sprinkler.<\/p>\n<p>Smart sprinklers can be a valuable addition to a home, but many people see them as a convenience tool. They certainly can make it easier to keep your grass green, especially since you don&#8217;t have to stand outside with a hose or remember to set and move the manual sprinkler. They are a set-it-and-forget-it type of tool that works on such a routine basis that no matter how busy you get, you can rest assured that your lawn is hydrated. Yet, there&#8217;s a cost involved in installing a smart sprinkler, and there could be additional factors that make having this type a bit more challenging. Before you make the decision to invest in a sprinkler like this, weigh the pros and cons carefully to get a good idea of what it will take to keep your lawn looking its best throughout the year.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\">How smart sprinklers save money on lawn watering<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"gallery-image lazyload \" src=\"https:\/\/www.housedigest.com\/img\/gallery\/smart-sprinklers-may-be-the-answer-to-your-lawns-water-bill-woes\/how-smart-sprinklers-save-money-on-lawn-watering-1695910407.jpg\" data-slide-url=\"https:\/\/www.housedigest.com\/1406755\/lawn-smart-sprinkler-save-money\/slide\/how-smart-sprinklers-save-money-on-lawn-watering\/\" data-post-id=\"1406755\" data-slide-num=\"1\" data-slide-title=\"Smart Sprinklers May Be The Answer To Your Lawn&#039;s Water-Bill Woes: How smart sprinklers save money on lawn watering\" width=\"780\" height=\"438\" alt=\"Smart lawn sprinkler spraying\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>The benefit of smart watering is that you end up using less water. Because the system can monitor conditions, it only turns on when there&#8217;s a need to do so, avoiding all of those instances in which your sprinkler is running just after a rain shower. In fact, the\u00a0EPA reports\u00a0that\u00a0WaterSense-labeled irrigation systems\u00a0can help homeowners use 15,000 less gallons of water each year.<\/p>\n<p>Smart sprinklers go beyond a timed sprinkler system and instead offer smart features that come with two big improvements. The first is decision-making. Some of the highest-end models work to monitor the soil conditions and weather to make decisions about when to water your lawn and how much to water. You&#8217;ll pre-set conditions and goals, and then the system will monitor the conditions and operate when it recognizes that the soil is too dry.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The second benefit of smart sprinklers is that they allow you to control them from an app on your phone. There&#8217;s no box in the garage that you need to worry about but rather a programmed, tech-focused design that makes it effortless to monitor your lawn&#8217;s condition no matter where you are. This is done through the use of smart sensors placed in various areas of your lawn.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\">Key factors to keep in mind before installing a smart sprinkler system<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"gallery-image lazyload \" src=\"https:\/\/www.housedigest.com\/img\/gallery\/smart-sprinklers-may-be-the-answer-to-your-lawns-water-bill-woes\/key-factors-to-keep-in-mind-before-installing-a-smart-sprinkler-system-1695910407.jpg\" data-slide-url=\"https:\/\/www.housedigest.com\/1406755\/lawn-smart-sprinkler-save-money\/slide\/key-factors-to-keep-in-mind-before-installing-a-smart-sprinkler-system\/\" data-post-id=\"1406755\" data-slide-num=\"2\" data-slide-title=\"Smart Sprinklers May Be The Answer To Your Lawn&#039;s Water-Bill Woes: Key factors to keep in mind before installing a smart sprinkler system\" width=\"780\" height=\"438\" alt=\"Smart garden and lawn sprinkler\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to watering your lawn, a smart sprinkler can help you save money on water usage. That&#8217;s good for both your wallet and the environment, since it reduces runoff and erosion risks in some areas. However, like an irrigation system, you&#8217;ll need to have the smart sprinkler system installed, and that upfront cost can be a bit high in some areas depending on the type of system, it&#8217;s functionality, and the size of your yard.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you already have an in-ground irrigation system, adding a smart lawn sprinkler to control it could cost about $100 to $300 per controller. If you don&#8217;t have a lawn sprinkler system in place yet, you&#8217;ll need to have one installed, and that can range from $8,000 up to $18,000 or more. In addition to installation costs, you&#8217;ll also need to consider any repairs and maintenance to the system over its lifetime.<\/p>\n<p>For many homeowners, the installation of a smart system, especially if they already have a sprinkler system in place, will help them stop watering unnecessarily. That&#8217;s going to lead to money savings in nearly all situations. Yet, it&#8217;s always critical to choose the right system, have it professionally installed, and keep up with any maintenance on it to minimize higher repair costs later.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Having a beautiful lawn that&#8217;s the envy of the neighborhood often means routine watering. The average cost for watering\u00a0your lawn if you do so daily can range from $50 to $150 per month,\u00a0which adds up quickly over the year. 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