July is Smart Irrigation Month. Smart irrigation is providing the correct amount of water for your landscape needs while conserving water as well. Many strides have been made in the last several years in irrigation products to increase overall efficiency of outdoor watering via irrigation systems. One smart product is the Rainbird SMT controller which uses input data from your irrigation professional (shade, slope, soil type, plant type, etc.) to determine just the right amount of watering necessary. But without sufficient knowledge or experience, a smart controller isn’t quite that smart. Junk input – equals improper watering! If you are considering an upgrade to a smart controller of any type, be sure your irrigation professional is knowledgable about not only the controller but amount your the necessary information to properly program your new, water saving, smart controller.
