On Apr 14, 8:32*am, "trailer" wrote:
I'm currently considering a lawn sprinkler system for my front (only) yard.
I would have this installed through a lawn sprinkler company.

Since I've never had a lawn sprinkler system, I was wondering about the
advantages/disadvantages of installing and using one.

Currently, I just use the regular type sprinklers (using hoses) to water my
yard. *I would expect that an underground sprinkler system would provide a
better way of covering my yard.

Would a sprinkler system save me money and use less water? *The quoted cost
for installed system is well above $2K from a respected company.

I live in northern Texas.

I also live in northern Texas and I wouldn't be without my sprinkler
system. A well designed system will not only use less water than your
water hose sprinkler, it will give you a consistant watering that is
in line with the needs of your yard and plants. In addition, you can
ensure that your watering will be done at the optimum time of day to
keep it from being evaporated by the sun before it can soak in.

I moved into my current hose about three years ago and the sprinkler
system was in total disrepair and I was forced to use the hose system
for a couple of years. Finally, last summer, I took off a week from
work and dug up the yard to locate all the valves and replace them
along with about 50% of the lines. This was only after watching
several hundred dollars worth of new shrubs die because I couldn't get
the water to them. Since I repaired the system, the landscaping is
now doing great as is the yard.

SO, YES it is worth it.