If you want your yard to thrive, the right landscape irrigation can go a long way. The fact is, rain and the like may not provide all the water and moisture your plants need. Fortunately, you can work with a landscape irrigation company to ensure that your greenery is provided with enough water. That said, before hiring a contractor, there are three important questions you should consider asking.

1. How Much Experience and Training Do You Have?

As with most things, when it comes to irrigation, practice makes perfect. If you're on a company's website or are giving them a call, it's smart to figure out how much experience and training they have. Many companies will bring on new technicians, of course. While these new techs may not have a lot of experience, the right training can get them up to speed quickly.

2. Have You Worked on Similar Projects?

Each project will have its own unique challenges. Handling irrigation and landscaping for a large commercial building will be different from setting up irrigation for a house. Likewise, if someone needs agriculture irrigation for a large farm, that too will be much different.

You may also be looking to complete a niche project. According to This Old House, nearly 20% of U.S. adults plan to convert a portion of their lawn to a native wildflower landscape. If you're setting up something specific like this, it's wise to work with companies that have handled similar projects in the past!

Once you explain the scope of your irrigation project to the company, you should ask if they have handled similar jobs. In some cases, they might even be able to provide photos. Also, feel free to ask them what the biggest challenges of the job were and how they got around them.

3. When Can You Get to Work?

The best landscape irrigation companies often have a pretty full schedule. You'll want to get a feel for the company's calendar and when they can get to work. It's wise to plan out a project well ahead of time. If you know you're going to be setting up new flowerbeds in the spring, for example, you may want to arrange services with your landscaper in February. This way, you can work with a top company without disrupting your schedule.

Need help with a landscape irrigation project? Contact our experienced team at Potter's Lawn & Landscaping right away. We'd be glad to help!