Sprinkler heads such as spray heads, rotary heads, bubblers, foggers, emitters, mini spray heads and drip irrigation tubing are commonly used depending on the application.  There are literally hundreds of types of "sprinklers" each designed for specific applications. The key to a successful irrigation system is knowing when, where and which types to use for a given situation. 

In depth knowledge of water conservation measures as well as the use of special technology such as this mini-click water shut off sensor helps to prevent unnecessary water usage.  We often work with  landscape architects, designers, landscape contractors and maintenance people to address special needs in order to protect your landscape investment.  

Irrigation Controllers are the "brains" of the system which allows for a fully programmable watering cycle. The controller unit works in conjunction with the valves to water sections of the property, called "zones".  Each zone can be individually programmed to allow for lawns, flower beds, trees and shrubs to receive the required amount of water without being wasteful . 

Sophisticated new control systems, like the TUCOR® product (click to learn more about how these systems work), allow for our irrigation specialists to re-program and manage your system using a computer program, phone line and modem connected to the irrigation system controller. We are currently running this type of system on a number of municipal and large corporate campuses.

Zone valves receive the signal from the controller. When the zone valves are opened, that area is watered for the programmed period of time. The number of zone valves needed depends on many factors including, but not limited to, landscape design and planting needs,  water pressure and water volume (gallons/hour) to name a few.  These variables and others are carefully considered and calculated when the system is being designed.