Do I need an irrigation system for my landscaping project?

Yes, you need an irrigation system for your new landscaping project unless you have the time to stay home and water the plants yourself. Many people that try to water themselves realize, once plants are dying, that they don't have the time to do so. Especially in Florida where the heat can dry the plants out in just one or two days.

Watering needs for new lawns and landscapes are very important for the establishing of a mature root system to keep the plant alive and growing. As the material matures the water needs may be reduced. If done properly, your lawn and landscaping can get by with as little as one or two days of watering per week.

Weaning your lawn and landscape off of everyday watering actually helps to grow a deeper root system promoting a healthier plant or lawn. The people that water everyday or every other day for years actually have a very weak foundation(root system) to their lawn and landscape. In the event of water shortages requiring watering restrictions, or a problem with the system that may take a few days to fix, the home owner may lose their investment in to the lawn and landscape. With over watering comes shallow roots and fast death to material that go just a few days without "usual" amount of water.

At Sean Mclean Landscaping, we guarantee our landscaping, lawns and irrigation. However, we will not guarantee the landscaping or lawn if there is not an adequate irrigation system in place to service the required amount of water to keep the material alive.