If a survey of your property is available, that would be of great help. Confirm its measurements by using a long tape measure. Mark all major boundaries and any objects in the yard, including trees, shrubbery, walkways, walls, etc…Also show where windows are located to prevent sprayed water from entering them, especially those on lower levels.
Make note of or mark the wettest and driest areas, as well as the shady and sunny spots. When deciding which sides should have sprinklers alone the edge, keep in mind that not all edges need sprinklers because this could cause watering over your property line. Use either triangular or square spacing when determining how many rows of sprinklers are needed. Details for this step can be found by doing some research online.
Now you will need to divide the yard into zones. Detailed and more specific instructions for this step can be found online by simply researching how to divide a yard into zones for a sprinkler system. If you’re not comfortable with tackling this step on your own, you can consult a plumber or sprinkler installation company.
Your layout should be as detailed and accurate as possible when you design your own lawn sprinkler system. A sprinkler system company or plumber can help you along the way if need be. Once you have your design, and have checked over it, you are ready to begin the installation process!
