One of the most challenging aspects of gardening in North Texas is the variation in precipitation levels, ranging from droughts to floods. A well-designed sprinkler system is the foundation of a low-maintenance, cost saving and healthy landscape.

The best ways to manage the hot, dry summers is with a well-designed sprinkler system. When a sprinkler system is well designed it reduces water waste and saves money on water bills.

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Another advantage a sprinkler system brings is reduced maintenance time. Most people do not have the time to water by hand two to three times a week. With an irrigation system, you do not have to remember to water or carve time out of your busy schedule to do so.

An irrigation system is also an insurance policy for the plants, turf, and trees in which you will invest. Also, your plants will not suffer when you go on vacation. Sprinkler systems come with many smart features, such as a wireless rain/freeze sensor that turns the system off when it is raining or below 32 degrees.

James Landscaping, Inc. will design and install your sprinkler system to meet the unique needs of your landscaping. To get an estimate, locate and make a full-scale (100%) photocopy of your survey plot plan and call the office for an appointment.

James Landscaping, Inc. installs Rainbird products in most irrigation projects.

About Rain Bird

Rain Bird Corporation is one of the leading irrigation
manufacturers in the world. A privately held company
founded in 1933, Rain Bird has more than 4,000 product offerings, and have been awarded over 130 patents.
The first Rain Bird patent was granted in 1935, and
that original impact sprinkler was designated a historic landmark in 1990. Rain Bird is committed to the Intelligent Use of Water™. It is their legacy to design and manufacture only those products of the highest value and quality. Rain Bird works for long-term, responsible partnerships with customers.



James Landscaping, Inc. examines sun and soil conditions of the yard and plants. An irrigation design begins with a determination of the areas that need the same amounts of water. These like areas are then grouped together into a zone that will receive the minimum water necessary to maintain the lawn or plants in the zone.

As a member of the Water Wise Council of Texas, James Landscaping, Inc. uses BMP (Best Management Practices) in designing irrigation systems.

James Landscaping, Inc. provides customers with a watering schedule specifically calculated for their yard.


Example: Watering Schedule (click to enlarge)

James Landscaping starts calculations for your system based on effective rainfall at 25% of average annual rainfall in region 5 using the Landscape Irrigation Calculator developed by the Water Wise Council of Texas.

	Winter	Spring	Summer	Fall
Grass	1"	3.3"	4.8"	2.4"
Beds	.5"	2.5"	4.7"	1.9"

James Landscaping, Inc. also provides an as-built design of every irrigation system we install. This ensures that the owner can find the valves, know where the mainline and wiring are located and can adjust irrigation needs with confidence.


Example: As-Built Irrigation Plan (click to enlarge)

Usually, irrigation and drainage installations take one to two days, depending on project size and weather conditions.

Rhonda James is a licensed Irrigator (LI5159) and a certified Backflow Prevention Tester.