Your garden’s irrigation system works quietly in the background until something goes wrong. In Cape Town’s varied climate, from the hot, dry summers in Bellville and Durbanville to the windy coastal conditions in Bloubergstrand and Parklands, a well-functioning irrigation system is the difference between a thriving garden and a struggling one.
Here are five signs it’s time to call Secure Irrigation & Landscaping for a service.
1. Brown or Yellow Patches in the Lawn
Uneven colouring in your lawn is one of the clearest signs of irrigation problems. Dry patches indicate that certain zones aren’t receiving enough water, possibly due to a blocked sprayhead, a misaligned rotor, or a drop in system pressure.
2. Soggy Areas or Pooling Water
On the flip side, waterlogged sections point to an over-watering issue or a broken dripper/head that’s releasing water continuously. Overwatering not only wastes water but promotes root rot and fungal disease.
3. A Sudden Spike in Your Water Bill
If your water bill has increased noticeably without any obvious reason, a leak somewhere in your underground pipe network could be the culprit. We conduct pressure flow checks to pinpoint exactly where the system is losing water.
4. Your Controller Isn’t Running on Schedule
Smart controllers and timer boxes can develop faults: a program not running, zones being skipped, or the controller displaying error codes. These issues are usually quick to diagnose and fix.
5. Your Garden Simply Doesn’t Look as Good as It Should
Sometimes the sign is simply a general decline in plant health and vigour. Poor irrigation timing, incorrect precipitation rates, or inadequate coverage are often underlying causes that a professional service check will uncover.
Ready for a service check? Contact us today. Our team covers Bellville, Durbanville, Milnerton, Sunningdale, Bloubergstrand, Brackenfell, Kuils River, Edgemead, Panorama, Parklands and Century City.