This NebGuide addresses irrigation techniques and methods that can improve water usage. In the summer months, most water used in residential areas is applied to landscapes.
Uniformity means every plant or soil surface receives the same amount of water.
Irrigation uniformity is achieved through proper spacing and placement of sprinkler heads. By spacing sprinkler heads closer together than design specifications require, you can reduce water use and enhanced plant quality. Another factor to adjust in your irrigation system is water pressure. Proper pressure helps minimize wind effects. Excessive water pressure creates small particles of water which are easily moved away from the planned application pattern by wind.