{"id":3836,"date":"2024-03-28T07:36:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-28T11:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/?p=3836"},"modified":"2024-06-12T18:22:07","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T18:22:07","slug":"landscape-irrigation-design-tips-for-northern-virginia-homeowners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/landscape-irrigation-design-tips-for-northern-virginia-homeowners\/","title":{"rendered":"Landscape irrigation design tips for northern virginia homeowners"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3836\" class=\"elementor elementor-3836\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4eccb349 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4eccb349\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cc2d2b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4cc2d2b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Is it worth the investment to include a landscape irrigation design in your landscape plan? Yes. Think of irrigation as an insurance policy for your landscape. It will be there when needed to sustain your gardens through a prolonged dry spell.<\/p>\n<p>Here in Northern Virginia, our increasingly unpredictable precipitation patterns don\u2019t always cooperate with the needs of our landscapes. When the rain comes makes all the difference.<\/p>\n<p>Established trees and perennials, especially natives, aren\u2019t much affected because they can withstand dry periods. What we are most concerned with are the newly installed plants. They haven\u2019t had sufficient time to develop full root systems.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f2131fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3f2131fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/lawn-and-bed-irrigation-1107_Ingleside_Rear_Yard_F-copy.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-9870\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/lawn-and-bed-irrigation-1107_Ingleside_Rear_Yard_F-copy.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/lawn-and-bed-irrigation-1107_Ingleside_Rear_Yard_F-copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/lawn-and-bed-irrigation-1107_Ingleside_Rear_Yard_F-copy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/lawn-and-bed-irrigation-1107_Ingleside_Rear_Yard_F-copy-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2cb874 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d2cb874\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5be49ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"5be49ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"12476\" class=\"elementor elementor-12476\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6f2406 cta e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c6f2406\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f339df e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3f339df\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f7b478 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3f7b478\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5143fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d5143fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Unlock the full potential of your lawn and gardens!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4dfc09 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a4dfc09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>What\u2019s the difference between a conventional landscape company and one whose staff understands design, horticulture, and landscape systems? To find out, click the button below.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c78f696 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"c78f696\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/resource\/choosing-the-right-kind-of-landscape-maintenance-firm\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">DOWNLOAD THE E-BOOK &gt;<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c9ad7cb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1c9ad7cb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48392a40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48392a40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"h-the-importance-of-irrigation-system-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Importance of Irrigation System Management<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/h2>\n<p>Regular precipitation in late winter and early spring is critical to landscape plant development. A prolonged dry spell at this time of year can be destructive to plants because they are just coming out of dormancy and putting all their stored energy into growth.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/h2>\n<p>About 80% of landscape plants do most of their growing from March to mid-June. And, aside from autumn, this is typically the time of year when we get most of our rain. If the rains don\u2019t come, the irrigation system can fill the gap.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/h2>\n<p>That\u2019s why it is important to do system maintenance checks and adjustments to the settings so that your system will work properly when it is needed. Here are a few tips to help you ask the right questions when selecting a garden maintenance team to manage your landscape irrigation system.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:block {\"ref\":8983} \/--><!-- wp:block {\"ref\":9175} \/--><!-- wp:block {\"ref\":8983} \/--><!-- wp:heading --><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"h-adjust-landscape-irrigation-settings-for-the-way-plants-use-water\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adjust Landscape Irrigation Settings for the Way Plants Use Water<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/h2>\n<p>First, we want you to understand three principles of how plants use water that directly impact your irrigation system settings and the watering schedule:<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"h-1-when-to-water\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 When to water<\/h3>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/h2>\n<p>Morning is best because plant root systems take up water most efficiently early in the day. The evening is okay as long as you are certain that the plants being watered are not susceptible to fungal diseases. For example, red twig dogwood likes damp soil, but for many other plants, nighttime watering could cause problems. A well-designed garden usually has plants grouped according to their soil, sunlight, shade, and moisture requirements.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"h-2-how-much-water\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 How much water<\/h3>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/h2>\n<p>Water generously and infrequently. Infrequently? Yes. A deep, thorough soak followed by a period long enough for the soil to dry out in the top several inches will stimulate deep root growth. This makes the plants more hardy and self-sufficient.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"h-3-water-delivery-system\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 Water delivery system<\/h3>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/h2>\n<p>There are two basic types of irrigation: overhead spray and drip. Most shrubs, small trees, and planting beds will do better with a drip system that lets water penetrate directly into the root zone. If set up properly, the drip method is extremely efficient: no wasted water and almost no loss to evaporation. For lawns, overhead spray delivery is the way to go.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51a506f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"51a506f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shrubs-and-beds-irrigation-11608_Huntng_Crest_Side_Path_F-copy-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-9879 lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shrubs-and-beds-irrigation-11608_Huntng_Crest_Side_Path_F-copy-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shrubs-and-beds-irrigation-11608_Huntng_Crest_Side_Path_F-copy-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shrubs-and-beds-irrigation-11608_Huntng_Crest_Side_Path_F-copy-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shrubs-and-beds-irrigation-11608_Huntng_Crest_Side_Path_F-copy-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/800;\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c1da07 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6c1da07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"h-conditions-that-affect-the-effectiveness-of-landscape-irrigation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conditions That Affect the Effectiveness of Landscape Irrigation<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/h2>\n<p>There may be special conditions on your property that influence how effectively your landscape irrigation system works. Here are some technical adjustments to your system design that will support water conservation while ensuring that your plants get the most benefit.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"h-1-plant-types-with-different-moisture-needs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 Plant Types With Different Moisture Needs<\/h3>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/h2>\n<p>The well-planned landscape irrigation system design will include high and low-pressure nozzles, or nozzles preset on differing cycles. This way, different groupings of plants can receive only the water they need.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"h-2-compacted-soil\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 Compacted Soil<\/h3>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/h2>\n<p>When soil is hard-packed or dry, it takes longer to absorb moisture. So, unless you rework a compacted area, you can\u2019t fully soak it in one cycle because it won\u2019t have time to penetrate. It will simply run off and be wasted. The solution for this issue would be a programmable sprinkler set to deliver small amounts of water at intervals that allow water enough time to penetrate the roots in between cycles.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"h-3-small-or-oddly-shaped-areas\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 Small or Oddly Shaped Areas<\/h3>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/h2>\n<p>To achieve even coverage in small or uniquely shaped areas, use more sprinklers and adjust the water flow accordingly. This will conserve water keeping by it on the lawn and landscaping\u2013and off sidewalks, driveways, patios, and decks.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"h-4-uneven-terrain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 Uneven Terrain<\/h3>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/h2>\n<p>Slopes and low spots can cause overwatering (areas at the bottom of the slope) or puddling which can cause problems, particularly with turf. Here again, your landscape maintenance contractor can make adjustments to flow rates or add sensors that will shut your landscape irrigation system down if flooding occurs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-555f1d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"555f1d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/vegetable-garden-irrigation-1690_Hunting_Crest_Veg_Garden_F_R-copy.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-7490 lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/vegetable-garden-irrigation-1690_Hunting_Crest_Veg_Garden_F_R-copy.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/vegetable-garden-irrigation-1690_Hunting_Crest_Veg_Garden_F_R-copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/vegetable-garden-irrigation-1690_Hunting_Crest_Veg_Garden_F_R-copy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/vegetable-garden-irrigation-1690_Hunting_Crest_Veg_Garden_F_R-copy-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/800;\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d5dd73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d5dd73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Modern\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/garden-irrigation-smart-landscape-maintenance-in-potomac-maryland\/?__hstc=144058410.6fb1ce1bb359f980dce30b0203afd606.1717142759310.1717479823614.1717489124782.10&amp;__hssc=144058410.6.1717489124782&amp;__hsfp=2485312484\">smart irrigation<\/a>\u00a0systems are adaptable to a wide variety of site conditions and weather conditions. Having the right equipment in place is just as important as having the right garden maintenance contractor with the expertise to manage the system for you.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you have questions about your landscape irrigation system and would like an assessment,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/info.surroundslandscaping.com\/schedule-your-garden-management-consultation-call?__hstc=144058410.6fb1ce1bb359f980dce30b0203afd606.1717142759310.1717479823614.1717489124782.10&amp;__hssc=144058410.6.1717489124782&amp;__hsfp=2485312484\">contact one of our garden management specialists\u00a0<\/a>to schedule a walkthrough at your home.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps you\u2019ve been wondering how to bring out the fullest expression in your landscape and gardens. Our eBook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/info.surroundslandscaping.com\/choosing-the-right-kind-of-landscape-maintenance-firm?__hstc=144058410.6fb1ce1bb359f980dce30b0203afd606.1717142759310.1717479823614.1717489124782.10&amp;__hssc=144058410.6.1717489124782&amp;__hsfp=2485312484\">Choosing the Right Kind of Landscape Maintenance Firm<\/a>, is full of valuable information to help you understand the fundamental differences between landscape maintenance companies.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is it worth the investment to include a landscape irrigation design in your landscape plan? Yes. Think of irrigation as an insurance policy for your landscape. It will be there when needed to sustain your gardens through a prolonged dry spell. 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