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How Do You Irrigate a Large Garden?
Irrigating a large garden requires dividing it into zones, sizing pipework and pumps correctly, and using a controller that can manage many zones with different schedules.
Read articleHow Does Smart Irrigation Work?
Smart irrigation uses live weather data, soil-moisture sensors and flow monitoring to adjust watering automatically, reducing waste and keeping plants healthy without manual adjustment.
Read articleHow Often Should an Irrigation System Be Serviced?
An irrigation system should be serviced at least once a year, with a spring start-up and an autumn winterisation. Systems on large or complex gardens benefit from a mid-season check.
Read articleHow much does garden irrigation cost?
A guide to garden irrigation costs in Surrey, from compact border drip systems to multi-zone estate installations, with the factors that determine price.
Read articleHow does automatic garden irrigation work?
An explanation of how an automatic garden irrigation system works, from water source and controller to valves, zones and emitters.
Read articleHow many irrigation zones do I need?
How irrigation zones are calculated from your water supply, garden size and planting, and why correct zoning is critical to system performance.
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How Do You Irrigate a Large Garden?
Irrigating a large garden requires dividing it into zones, sizing pipework and pumps correctly, and using a controller that can manage many zones with different schedules.
Read articleHow Does Smart Irrigation Work?
Smart irrigation uses live weather data, soil-moisture sensors and flow monitoring to adjust watering automatically, reducing waste and keeping plants healthy without manual adjustment.
Read articleHow Often Should an Irrigation System Be Serviced?
An irrigation system should be serviced at least once a year, with a spring start-up and an autumn winterisation. Systems on large or complex gardens benefit from a mid-season check.
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