Save Water With High-Tech Sprinkler System Installation in Kansas City
Do you find yourself looking at your brown grass and wonder what you’re doing wrong? Maybe you are irrigating appropriately but your system doesn’t seem to be working right and you have some definite blind spots. Or maybe you see more water on the sidewalk after your sprinkler system runs than on the grass. Or possibly you open your monthly water bill during the summertime and have to pick your chin up off the floor after noticing the cost.
Water is an essential piece of your elegant home landscape. Your plants need water to survive, particularly during those periods of drought or low rainfall or when they are newly planted. And while irrigation can be a cost-efficient solution to your landscape’s water requirements, it’s also tricky in Kansas City. Here we can go from a drought to a flood in what seems like overnight. How can you manage an irrigation schedule in that climate while also keeping your other home to-dos managed and in order? Digital irrigation technology can come to the rescue with ease of use, lower costs, less maintenance, and incredible water and cost savings.
Water Without Worry
You know water is important. No one hates to waste it. You cringe when you see an irrigation system spraying the sidewalk or even threatening to target a morning runner passing by. The water should be directed to the plants where it’s needed most — not hardscapes, people, or other areas.
For a typical home, a homeowner can waste roughly 80,000 gallons of water — or $600 to $1,200 — annually. That’s quite a large sum to waste. And since homeowners typically use more water outside (57%) vs. inside (43%), this is where even small changes can make a big difference.
While all of this is pretty fascinating to consider, it’s also pretty boring. While you may care about water use, you probably don’t have the time to dedicate to tracking where every drop of your water goes. We’re all busy. There has to be a better way.
Water Smarter, Not Harder
Traditional lawn sprinkler systems, though convenient, are not very efficient, particularly over time. As your landscape changes, that sprinkler system has to change to meet the changing demands of your outdoor areas. It also needs to be managed properly to ensure parts are working well and water is going where it needs to go. Climate conditions change over the course of a growing season as well. Sometimes the soil is moist enough or the rainfall is sufficient. Other times, supplemental water is necessary to keep your lawn and landscape happy.
Most conventional sprinkler systems force you to think about all of these variables. It can make your head spin.
Today’s smarter digital irrigation technology takes the guesswork out of irrigation. You don’t have to become a water expert.
Irrigreen digital sprinkler systems use half the water through next-generation digital technology to distribute water to the exact shape and contour of your lawn and landscape beds, actually going around hardscapes to limit both overspray and overlap.
Targeted Water Usage With Fewer Maintenance Worries
It’s so frustrating to see a broken irritation head put a dent in your landscape irrigation, causing brown spots and other problems.
Digital sprinkler systems to the rescue with 80% fewer parts than a conventional system. For example, while a traditional irrigation system may have 30 to 40 sprinkler heads, 1,500 feet of pipe, 5 valves, and 10 wires, a digital system requires only 5 digital sprinkler heads, 250 feet of pipe, 0 valves, and 2 wires.
A digital system also takes less time to install — 12 to 16 hours vs. 30 to 40 hours for a conventional system, fixing your water problems faster. Add to that a wifi-based, cloud-monitoring-capable Irrigreen2 mobile app where you can manage your digital irrigation system from anywhere at any time, and you now have next-gen technology working to your advantage to save you water instantly when you’re busy doing other things.
Fewer maintenance costs + no micromanagement + less water and money wasted = more time for you to enjoy your landscape and not fret about water woes.
The High Prairie Process
An Experience-Driven Process
Our processes create customized solutions to help you master the art of the experience-driven lifestyle. This is what to expect when you work with us on Design/Build projects or all-inclusive Maintenance:
Get In Touch
Fill out our online form to get started. We'll be in touch to discuss the details of your project to make sure we're a good fit for you. If so, we'll set up your Discovery Meeting and provide a pricing guide to help you know what to expect.
Discovery Meeting
This is a free meeting at our design studio, where you'll select a design package. You'll have an opportunity to meet your designer and share details about your unique design style. We'll learn about your priorities and preferences as we help you discover your many options and possibilities. At this time, we'll collect half of the design fee.
Site Analysis
The Site Analysis breaks down the three pillars of memory making: how you relax, play, and connect. It includes measurements, drainage and grading considerations, architectural and existing element analysis, soil analysis, and a review of design opportunities, all seen through the lens of your three pillars.
Concept Reveal Meeting
At our studio or remotely, this is where you'll review your detailed design and discuss material options with your designer. If there are budget considerations, we can discuss phasing the project as needed.
Final Design Reveal and Proposal Presentation
We'll finalize the materials and order your selections upon your approval. Your Prairie Power Team will create a project plan, complete with milestones and target tasks. As we work through planning and permitting, you'll receive weekly updates, and after you sign, we'll get you on the schedule.
Crafting Your Space
The team will work diligently and according to schedule. You can track our progress and watch your landscape unfold via our project web platform.
Final Walkthrough + Ongoing Maintenance
You'll do a final walkthrough with the designer, and we will accept the final payment. You’ll learn more about our worry-free maintenance program options and we can schedule your Lawncierge project check-ins for proactive attention and monitoring of your new space.
Year-Round Services for Comprehensive Property Care
All of our services are completed by highly skilled crews equipped with specialized tools and landscaping know-how. With stonemasons, pool builders, horticulturists, and more on our team, we can complete 95 percent of our projects completely in-house, which means you’ll enjoy a stress-free build! As certified General Contractors, we can bring in electricians and plumbers as required, eliminating the need for you to juggle multiple contractors. This is what we can do for you:
Landscape Design
With a deep understanding of the five distinctive historical garden styles, we create timeless designs that age with grace and beauty. Our experience-driven approach means we take everything into consideration: your lifestyle, existing architecture, personal preferences, practical requirements, and future goals for outdoor living. Visit our Landscape Design page to learn more.
Landscape Installation
The lushest landscapes begin with the healthiest soils. As part of our “Legacy Program”, we’ll lab test your soils and provide a comprehensive plan for building your soil health. Then, our horticulturalists will plant each plant with the care and nurturing even a Master Gardener would appreciate. (Seriously, Master Gardeners love us!) Visit our Landscape Installation page to learn more.
Outdoor Living
The experience-driven lifestyle starts outside! Your outdoor living space should be uniquely yours, with the colors, plants, and features—like built-in grills, outdoor kitchens, privacy panels, fireplaces, paver patios, pergolas, landscape lighting, sound systems and more—that meet your lifestyle goals. Visit our Outdoor Living page to learn more.
Landscape Maintenance
Customize an effortless landscape maintenance program with services like water feature maintenance, plant health care, tree pruning, fungus treatment, lawn mowing, weed control, and so much more. We show up on time, work with precision, and keep you updated on the condition of your property. Visit our Landscape Maintenance page to learn more.
Holiday Lighting
Get in the festive spirit without climbing on any ladders! We have the tools and experience required to design exceptional holiday lighting displays that uplift the entire neighborhood—and we'll take those decorations down for you at the end of the season, too.
Decks
As a full-service landscaping company, we have our own deck builders. Collaborate with us, and we will match your deck to your needs and home aesthetic.
Spas
Nothing says relaxation like a backyard spa. We can design your spa to fit beautifully on your patio or amidst your garden, and you'll enjoy it for years to come. Visit our Pools & Spas page to learn more.
Pools
Redefine your summers with a custom gunite or stainless steel pool installed by our in-house pool builders. Your design may include pool decking and landscaping as part of a comprehensive outdoor living space. Visit our Pools page to learn more.
Sprinklers / Irrigation
Practical, responsible watering solutions give your lawn and plants the support they need without waste. Easy-to-use digital systems offer incredible water and cost savings and require minimal maintenance.
Drainage
Proper drainage is an investment in the longevity of your home and landscape. We address it as part of your landscape design and installation—or you can work with us to fix any drainage issues in your existing landscape.
Providing Exceptional Landscape Maintenance in Kansas City, MO, and These Area Communities
We offer our comprehensive landscaping services to homeowners throughout the Kansas City area:
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Overland Park, Kansas
- Leawood, Kansas
- Stilwell, Kansas
- Shawnee, Kansas
- Lake Quivira, Kansas
- Mission Hills, Kansas
- Prairie Village, Kansas
- Loch Lloyd, Missouri
- Parkville, Missouri
- Belton, Missouri
- Lee's Summit, Missouri
- Liberty, Missouri
- Blue Springs, Missouri
- Westwood, Kansas
- Fairway, Kansas
- Olathe, Kansas
- Mission Woods, Kansas
Visit our Service Area page to get a closer look at where we work.