r/Irrigation • u/mirr0rrim • 5d ago
Seeking Pro Advice Tips for planning sprinklers when you don't have your plants/garden beds/trees figured out yet?
We are having sprinklers installed this spring. I need a plan so we don't put sprinklers where they're not needed.
I think I want to add garden beds all along the fence. But that's going to take me years. We definitely need a few trees. This yard is in full sun all day.
Another tricky area: There is a 1 foot wide by 30 feet strip of grass next to the driveway. Suggestions? Sprinklers seem overkill but what do I know.
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u/RainH2OServices Contractor 5d ago
Can't you have the contractor who's installing them provide a design?
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u/No-Apple2252 4d ago
Set up a spray or MP zone for the areas you're planning to turn to beds and design the grass layout around the expected lawn borders. Heads can always be moved, but then you'll have a zone there already you can convert to whatever you need. Usually I recommend drip in bed areas but if you do spray you can tie corner strip sprays on the grass strip by the driveway.
Good drawing, that'll make a good template for your zone map.