Head To Head Sprinkler System Design Explained

Head to head coverage is the manufacturer's recommended way to design sprinkler systems. Basically, the further along the spray you go, the less amount of water that covers the ground. So if you just sprayed so that you got all the grass wet, you'd have to over water in some areas just to get the bare minimum on the other parts.

So essentially, head to head coverage means that you'll install a few more heads up front, but you'll save water and money every time you water your lawn.

How To Use Less Water On Your Yard - Howcast Video

The team at Howcast makes some pretty killer videos. This is today's video of the day that talks about how to use less water on your yard.

If you don't want to watch the video, here's how the steps break down:

Step 1 - Use native plants that are adapted to the rainfall in your area
Step 2 - Plant spreading plants to hold moisture in the soil
Step 3 - Limit lawn
Step 4 - Use sprinklers in early morning or after dusk
Step 5 - Adjust sprinkler heads so the water droplets are large
Step 6 - Use micro or drip irrigation
Step 7 - Don't overfeed your lawn
Step 8 - Keep your grass longer and leave the cut ends on top (Don't Bag)
Step 9 - Mulch

The video is very well done - hats off to Howcast user Jordana_Giorgio. You can watch it below.

Installing Drip Irrigation - Water Saving Tips

In this video I explain in a nutshell how a drip irrigation system is installed. If you can visualize how a drip irrigation system works and what's involved in the process of installing a drip irrigation system, you might be able to think about installing one yourself.

Drip irrigation is a great way to save water and money when you're watering shrubs. You set up a dripper (or two or three if you wish) at the root of each shrub so the water is localized. That means you don't waste water and money watering the areas that you don't need to.