An automatic irrigation system is essential for every garden, ensuring optimal watering of beds and lawns even during vacation periods. Modern systems also ensure efficient and needs-based irrigation, saving water. There are basically two types of irrigation systems: stationary and mobile.
Stationary irrigation systems for permanently installed solutions
Stationary or permanently installed irrigation systems are characterized by the fact that the pipes and components are permanently installed or positioned in the garden. The most important examples are sprinklers and subsurface or drip irrigation systems.
Area and circular sprinklers for lawns
Sprinklers are above-ground sprinklers that are supplied with water from a pipe system. They come in the following types:
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Area sprinklers : Spray small water droplets evenly across a sector. Suitable for open lawns.
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Circular sprinkler : Rotating sprinkler that supplies a circular area with fine water mist.
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Sprinklers : Produce a fine spray. Often used in flowerbeds.
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Rotor sprinkler : Rotary sprinkler with adjustable range through powerful water jet.
Sprinklers are characterized by automatic operation and even area irrigation. Disadvantages include visible installation and higher costs.
Subsurface and drip irrigation for targeted supply
With subsurface and drip irrigation, the water is supplied close to the ground or underground:
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Drip irrigation : Water drips through nozzles directly to the plant roots and seeps in.
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Capillary irrigation : Porous pipes or clay cones release water into the soil.
These systems provide targeted watering to the root zones without any surface moisture. The disadvantages are higher costs and installation complexity.
Mobile irrigation systems for flexible solutions
Mobile systems are characterized by easy installation and flexible application. The most important types are hose systems and mobile irrigation robots.
Hose systems - flexible and cost-effective
Hose systems consist of retractable hoses with connections for sprinklers, distributors, and spray nozzles. Advantages:
- Easy assembly and disassembly
- Flexible use throughout the garden
- Cost compared to stationary systems
Disadvantages are the greater space requirement and the manual operation when rolling up and unrolling the hoses.
Irrigation robots - the automated hose version
Irrigation robots are computer-controlled, mobile sprinklers that water the lawn fully automatically:
- Move independently and irrigate programmed areas
- Connection via WLAN for control via app
- Automated and demand-based irrigation
- Flexibly expandable and movable
The disadvantage is the high purchase price. Irrigation robots are suitable for medium-sized lawns.
the right solution through expert advice
Both stationary and mobile systems have their place in garden irrigation. In many cases, a combination makes sense to optimally supply different areas.
The irrigation experts at Wassermann360 analyze your needs and terrain conditions and design the optimal irrigation system for you. Benefit from our experience with all common systems and components for needs-based and sustainable irrigation!