Previous sprinkler systems would spray water into the air which is both inefficient and wasteful. New irrigation systems save water and money and take better care of your landscape. Whether designing a new system, or updating your current system, we can help.
New Design
A detailed design of an irrigation system will be created by our landscape irrigation specialists Pacific Vista Landscape Services to best suit the area, climate, plants and property features.
If there are existing trees, special care can be given to them to protect them during construction.
A pre-construction GPS landscape audit can provide an evaluation of the ‘before’ level of carbon offset.
A combination of soft and hard scapes can reduce the amount of areas needing irrigation and can create a better flow for movement around the property.
Irrigation Retrofit
Pacific Vista Landscape Service can take an older system and retrofit it by establishing baseline data based on a digital base plan of existing/original irrigation and landscape in support of the planning process and ROI measurements.
This provides an accurate digital record of the location of the existing irrigation equipment [valves, lines and heads] to allow the designer to accurately depict the configuration of the new more efficient system.
We then have an accurate digital record of the location of the existing plants, which allows our irrigation and landscape designers to accurately depict which plants will be retained or replaced.
As cost reduction strategy, irrigation designs may include use of existing infrastructure. The result is the inclusion of several customized construction procedures as well as the use of:
Rotator and Precision nozzles installed at appropriate locations replacing the original Spray and/or Stream Rotor heads.
Surface flow and other low volume installations along all non-porouszles, surfaces and some of the turf areas
Smart Controllers
The new systems are also better because the controllers are now "smart". They can monitor when your landscape needs water and eliminates unnecessary watering. You can also control your system from your smart device.
If you want to explore what the new irrigations systems can do for your property and water bill, give us a call at 661-222-7525 or contact us here.
California has had a long history of wildfires. The best thing a property owner can do is have defensible space and fire resistant landscape. Fire-resistant landscape uses fire-resistant plants that are strategically planted to resist the spread of wildfire. Fire resistant plants are great because they are often drought tolerant too.
A fire-resistant landscape can increase your property value and conserve water while beautifying your surroundings.
Choose:
Hardy, slow growing plants that don't produce a lot of undergrowth.
There are no “fire-proof” plants. Select high-moisture plants that grow close to the ground and have a low sap or resin content.
Drought tolerant native plants that can maintain a high internal water content without needing a lot of water like succulents.
Native trees that have adaptations to fire such as thick bark. These trees have a higher tolerance for fire and help restrict the growth of more volatile invasive and shrub species.
Avoid:
Plants like juniper, Italian cypress, feather and fountain grasses.
Trees like eucalyptus and palms which are highly flammable. Also avoid pine, fir and other conifers.
Invasive plants that can create a continuous fuel source for fire
The other important factor in fire resistance landscape is having fire-resistant zones with rocks, stone walls, patios, decks, and walkways.
If you would like help with your landscape, contact us! We have been serving Southern California for over 30 years!
Established in 1988, Pacific Vista Landscape Services manages every aspect of landscaping maintenance and design. We provide innovative solutions to meet landscaping requirements and achieve water savings goals for commercial complexes, HOA's, resorts, industrial complexes, schools, and retail centers, and residences.
Change can be good! Many people in Southern California are have a hard time giving up their lawn and going natural with native trees and plants. This can not only save water and money, the native landscape is more interesting and varied. It also takes less care overall and less water once the roots are established.
It takes a multi-pronged approach to maximize water utilization and conservation with landscaping. Removing turf grass is one of the most water conscious adjustments a property owner can make to reduce their water usage. Also, there are rebates available to help mitigate the cost, and the new landscape will save you water and money going forward.
Converting irrigation systems to drip, hand-watering or installing water efficient micro-spray systems or rotating nozzles ensures that landscape watering is as efficient as possible.
Finally, the addition of a sustainable approach in the new landscape works to reduce or prevent wasteful runoff through the use of a rainwater capture or filtration system.
There are many great native trees and plants that do well in our climate. Here are some good contenders from BeWaterWise.com for your native garden.
Are you ready to switch to a native garden? Contact us! At Pacific Vista Landscape Service, we can help you through the rebate process and are experts in all the essential elements, from turf removal to smart irrigation systems, it takes to create an efficient native garden.