Drought in Texas? Who could have seen that coming? Seriously, various degrees of drought are a fact of life for those of us lucky enough to live in Texas. And while we can’t make it rain, there are sound irrigation practices that will help conserve water, an increasingly precious resource.
Smart Controllers
Environmentally-conscious (and cost-conscious) homeowners are tending more and more to smart controllers for their irrigation systems. Unlike the old-school irrigation clocks that regulate the start time and duration of watering, smart controllers do so much more. These devices are quite remarkable.
According to the Irrigation Association “smart controllers leverage the latest technology to ensure your landscape receives the precise amount of water based on a number of factors including plant material, soil type, slope, sprinkler type, temperature, humidity and rainfall.” A smart controller will automatically adjust the watering based on the temperature and rainfall; less water as the weather cools and more water on hotter, drier days. Some smart controllers will use historical weather data for specific areas, often by zip code, which require manual adjustment during unusual weather patterns. Others use their own weather stations to determine real-time conditions. Still others come equipped with their own rain and soil moisture sensors to prevent unnecessary watering..
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