WATER EFFICIENT SPRINKLERS & NOZZLES
Transform your client’s system into a water-efficient one by replacing conventional spray heads with high efficiency nozzles, such as the MP Rotator, Rain Bird HE-VAN, and Toro Precision® Series. With uniform water distribution and low water pressure, these nozzles are the answer for even, healthy turf, and the solution to runoff problems faced on slopes and areas of stubborn soil. This simple upgrade can cut your client’s water bill by 30 percent.
LOW-VOLUME DRIP IRRIGATION
Drip irrigation systems reduce water use by applying only the required amount of water directly to the soil above the plant’s root zone. This allows for the direct absorption of water by the plant, minimizing evaporation and water waste.
SMART CONTROLLERS & SENSORS
You can save your client hundreds of dollars a year on their water bill when you advance their irrigation system with a smart controller or soil moisture sensor. Smart controllers automatically adjust irrigation times to account for various factors in the environment and landscape: weather, evapotranspiration, moisture, soil and plant type. Soil moisture sensors communicate with your irrigation controller based on soil moisture levels, signaling it to water only when moisture levels are low. No more overwatering—these devices deliver only what is necessary, conserving thousands of gallons of water annually.
Rain sensors are a great upsell and should be added to any irrigation system. These sensors will override an irrigation controller to shut down the system when rainfall is detected, and can lead to improved water management and water savings for your client.
CENTRAL CONTROL/WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Water managers faced with large, complex or multi-site water management challenges often turn to central control systems to help maximize control while minimizing inefficient practices. Using weather- or soil moisture-based central control technologies, a water manager can monitor, program and operate multiple irrigation systems from a central location using a single computer or handheld device, saving time and money.
WATER AUDITING KITS
At Ewing, we’re committed to helping you grow your business with irrigation auditing. In addition to offering seminars to prepare you for the Irrigation Association Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA) exam, Ewing’s Irrigation Auditor kit contains the basic tools needed to analyze irrigation system efficiency in an effort to promote optimal landscape health and conserve water. From catch cans and stands to pressure gauges and marking flags, this kit comes in a convenient, water-resistant carrying case to assist you in your auditing process.
RAINWATER HARVESTING, PERMEABLE PAVERS & STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Simple-to-install and perfect for residential and commercial applications, an underground rainwater harvesting system integrates easily into an existing landscape to capture and store water for reuse in the landscape. Aboveground barrels and tanks are another easy storage option. The collection of just one inch of rainfall on an average roof is enough to provide more than 500 gallons of reusable water.
Permeable pavers are strong enough to withstand heavy vehicles while allowing rainwater to filter naturally down into the underlying soil, bringing much needed relief to groundwater reserves and decreasing waterway pollution caused by stormwater runoff.
GREEN ROOFS, GREEN WALLS & CONTAINER IRRIGATION
Green roofs and green walls can improve the environment, conserve energy and contribute to LEED® approval. Ewing has partnered with Tournesol Siteworks® to offer flexible and reliable green building components that can help reduce the overall temperature of the building, improve the aesthetics and can even aid in water reuse, purification and retention.
Self-irrigating, commercial-quality lightweight pots and planters, also known as container irrigation, are perfect for interior or exterior applications. Proven moisture-sensor technology allows for the lowest maintenance levels with the healthiest plants possible.
SYNTHETIC TURF
From sports fields and commercial properties to residential lawns and putting greens, the use of synthetic turf is becoming more popular in many parts of the country. Though the benefits of natural turf are numerous, it is important to understand the role that synthetic turf plays in some of today’s water efficiency strategies. If your next project calls for synthetic turf, Ewing can assist you in selecting the products needed to design, install and maintain these areas.
FERTIGATION, SOIL AMENDMENTS & MORE
Fertigation, or the process of combining fertilization and irrigation, allows you to fertilize and irrigate a section of turf in one simple step, making it easier for nutrients to infiltrate plant root zones and eliminating the need for watering above and beyond the irrigation system’s scheduled program run time.
Implementing a regular aerification schedule and base layer of organic matter, calcined clay or ultra-absorbent sand-based moisture management products will aid in water and nutrient retention and allow deeper infiltration into the soil profile to promote deeper root growth and help plants resist disease and better withstand drought conditions.