Smart Irrigation for the Desert

Drip Irrigation

Drip irrigation delivers water directly to the root zone of plants through a network of low-flow emitters. It's the most water-efficient option for desert landscapes because almost none of the water is lost to evaporation or surface runoff. Drip systems are ideal for watering trees, shrubs, perennials, and garden beds, essentially anything that's planted in-ground as a distinct plant rather than a continuous grass surface.

In Yuma's alkaline soil, drip emitters need periodic flushing to prevent mineral buildup from clogging the lines. We design systems with that maintenance requirement in mind and build in easy access for cleaning and emitter replacement.

Sprinkler Systems

Pop-up sprinkler systems are the right choice for lawn areas (natural grass or overseeded rye) where you need broad, even water coverage. We design sprinkler layouts to maximize coverage overlap and minimize wasted water at the edges of the irrigated area. Rotary heads, fixed spray heads, and multi-stream rotors each have different coverage characteristics, and we choose the right type for each zone.

Smart Controllers

A smart irrigation controller adjusts your watering schedule based on actual weather data like temperature, humidity, recent rainfall, and evapotranspiration rates. In Yuma, where summer temperatures mean plants need water more frequently and winter temperatures mean they need much less, a smart controller can reduce water use by 20 to 30 percent compared to a fixed schedule. It also removes the hassle of manually adjusting your timer every few weeks as the seasons change.

We install and program smart controllers as part of new system installs and as upgrades to existing systems.