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  Water Your Golf Course Efficiently with Drip Irrigation Systems There have been many advancements with drip irrigation systems on golf courses over the years. Although drip setup is not typically the most popular choice in the golf market, it does offer the ability to save money on maintenance, water use and time. Drip irrigation systems eradicate water loss due to runoff and evaporation. When strategically used, these systems often require less maintenance and monitoring due to more consistent and reliable performance.  Drip irrigation systems eliminate the need to drag around hoses and sprinklers for those hard-to-reach areas. Set up a consultation with your knowledgeable Vanden Bussche Irrigation sales representative to discuss the different irrigation systems available and which one would best serve the nature of your golf course.    What Is Drip Irrigation, Anyway? Drip irrigation is an ideal watering solution that will provide great results while saving you w...

Plow and Work Your Fields without Interrupting Irrigation Many farmers and other agriculture business owners have used subsurface irrigation on their land for years, if not decades. However, these systems have advanced significantly in the past 10 to 20 years. This means that more crops and soil types respond well to the efficient application of slow-drip irrigation solutions.  To save water and reduce the recurrence of weeds, distribute water to plant roots with subsurface irrigation. If you want to improve your yields and productivity, consider replacing your outdated surface irrigation lines or worn drip irrigation system with newer equipment available at Vanden Bussche Irrigation. We stock a wide range of irrigation equipment and parts from industry leaders, including Netafim.  You can conveniently order everything from emitters to drip line tubing using our  catalogue  or  mobile app . Reasons to Install Agricultural Drip Irrigation Solutions Maintaining a ...

Essential Tips for Landscaping Subsurface Drip Irrigation Reduce Overspray, Evaporation, and Runoff Subsurface drip irrigation has become a popular way to irrigate landscape properties. Burying the drip line is effective on slopes and uneven terrain where surface drip systems can cause erosion and complicate maintenance. Just like standard drip systems, subsurface systems facilitate plant and turf growth.  Why bury your irrigation system? Here are just a few reasons we recommend it for your customers: Prevents overspray from sprinklers in delicate or high traffic areas of your landscaping. When emitters are evenly spaced, it provides that even distribution of water. Prevents runoff and evaporation of water that can contribute to erosion or groundwater contamination. Up to 70% more efficient than traditional turf watering methods, creating a cost effective system. It is inexpensive and easy to install.  Subsurface drip irrigation can greatly increase the efficiency of your irri...

Prevent Overspray with Drip Irrigation There are many reasons to use subsurface drip irrigation on your golf course. Some superintendents choose subsurface systems, particularly in dry climates, to prevent evaporation and overspray from robbing your turf of 20% to 40% of the irrigated water. These systems deliver moisture to the all-important root system and release water slowly to avoid oversaturation.  Aiming for greater control over golf course watering strategies? Irrigation systems without separate zoning for the greens and tee block areas, sometimes won't account for the different watering attention of these areas, compared to the rest of the course. Subsurface drip irrigation  is a viable tool to improve irrigation precision, especially in these isolated areas such as tees, preventing overthrow and inconsistent watering patterns. Surface sprinklers emit up to 60 gallons of water per minute, drip emitters measure flow in gallons per hour. Slow flow im...

  Promote Water-conserving, Money-saving Irrigation Systems Inefficient parts and systems claim between 30% and 70% of the water from most irrigation systems. Your clients look to you for innovative ways to conserve water and save money. Where do you turn for solutions to make residential or commercial irrigation systems or sprinklers more efficient? At  Vanden Bussche Irrigation , we not only offer top-brand irrigation systems, but we also sell components that make the system run even more efficiently! Consider adding the following products to your installation options: Master valve and flow sensor. If one of your irrigation valves sticks in the open position, the master valve will shut off water to the system to prevent waste. When used with a flow sensor, the master valve can save even more water. For optimal results, program the system to shut off the master valve only in the case of a leak. Pressure regulator for drip irrigation systems. This device regulates wa...

Promote irrigation installs to maximize your return on investment for each job. Irrigation systems save property owners time and money, and also deliver the following benefits : Automatic timers:  Both sprinkler and drip irrigation systems come with automatic timers to optimize watering strategies year-round.  Minimize weeds:  You can choose from name-brand irrigation systems, such as Rain Bird or Hunter, that allow you to control what portions of the lawn receive water. This feature may minimize weed growth on the perimeter and seldom used portions of the property. Preserves soil nutrients:  Manual watering often results in excess water in some areas of the lawn. Overwatering can leach out essential nutrients. However, landscape irrigation systems do a great job of evenly distributing water.  Whether your end clients own large commercial properties or private estates, they can appreciate the advantage of automatic irrigation. Don’t forget to suggest o...

Enhance Your Bright Ideas with Gorgeous Landscape Lighting Catch up on the latest trends in landscape illumination or browse our products to spark your imagination. Your landscape designs simply aren’t complete without LED lights, moonlighting, and other magical products that transform a dark and dreary backyard into an inviting place to relax. At Vanden Bussche Irrigation , we supply top-quality landscape lighting products that perform multiple functions for your clients! Need help figuring out how to market landscape lighting as a service to your clients?  Check out related classes on our training portal  and empower your sales team with the skills needed to introduce residential and commercial clients to landscape lighting products. Read more: Shop by Category or Search for your Favourite Product