Curb appeal, green grass and healthy plants

How many times have you seen homes with great looking green grass, vibrant colored flowers and wanted the same look? You know that the grass needs to be watered sometimes 2 times per day in the height of the summer sun, but an in ground automatic sprinkler system can run 1200 dollars or more.

I too wanted a greener lawn and healthier looking flowers, so after receiving a couple of quotes for an in-ground sprinkler system that was going run me over $1200, tear up my lawn I ran across an automatic sprinkler system that hooks up to any facet outside the house and is fully programmable. The particular unit that I picked up cost under $50 and came with 2 valves, I purchased a 3rd valve for $15, hooked up 3 hoses and on each hose attached two sprinkler heads. The unit goes off twice every day for 15 per hose. My grass is green and my flowers are doing so well that the dang rabbits are eating them. Home Depot sells a couple of different systems.

Also, I almost forgot, you can attach the Miracle Grow system and fertilize the lawn.

My water bill did increase slightly however. Due to the fact I am using city water, and not well water unlike my neighbors my drive way is not turning brown. Had I drilled a well, it would take me almost 5 years to break even.

Pros to these systems:

- I can reposition the sprinkler heads.
- The lawnmower goes over the hoses easily
- Winterizing is easy, simply move the hoses into the garage
- Cost fare less than an in-ground unit
- Can be installed in less than 30minutes

Cons to these systems:

- You can see the hoses and sprinkler heads
- The run on batteries
- Low water pressure from the city 2 heads at most per hose.