- Do smart irrigation systems work for rooftop gardens?
- Yes. Rooftop gardens are one of the most common applications. Wind exposure and fast drainage make hand watering unreliable on a roof, so a zoned automated system keeps planting healthy with little intervention. We design the layout around the roof's exposure, drainage, and planting so each area gets the water it needs.
- How much water can a smart irrigation system save?
- Because watering is driven by moisture sensors rather than a fixed timer, plants only receive water when they need it, which removes the routine overwatering common with timer systems. Savings vary by site, but the combination of sensor control, zoning, and leak alerts typically cuts water use significantly while also improving plant health.
- What happens if the system develops a fault?
- The system monitors itself continuously and sends an instant alert when it detects a problem such as a blockage, leak, pump failure, or a zone receiving no water. That means a fault is addressed in hours rather than discovered weeks later, which protects the planting from the damage a hidden failure would otherwise cause.
- Can you connect smart irrigation to an existing living wall?
- Yes. We can retrofit smart irrigation to an existing living wall or rooftop scheme, whether we installed it or another company did. We assess the current setup, design the sensor and zone layout to suit the planting, and integrate the controller so watering matches what each part of the wall needs.
- Do the systems need much maintenance themselves?
- They need periodic servicing to stay reliable: cleaning filters and emitters, testing zones for even coverage, checking pumps, valves, and sensor calibration, and updating the schedule for the season. We provide a maintenance plan, and for exterior systems we include winter preparation to protect against frost.
- Can I monitor the system myself?
- Yes. The remote monitoring is accessible to you as well as our team, so you can check moisture levels and system status and receive the same alerts. Many clients prefer to leave day-to-day monitoring to us under a maintenance plan while keeping visibility of how their planting is being watered.
