Our experts can design and install a professional irrigation system for your Perth property
Reticulation, (also known as Retic or Irrigation), is defined as a grid like structure or pattern. However, in Australia, and more specifically in WA, we know it as an automated system to water our lawns and gardens.
Retic in Perth is almost essential. With long, hot and dry summers, our lawns and gardens would quickly die or struggle at the least without regular watering. The easiest way to do this is by having an automated system. You can hand water, but it’s not only time consuming, but also often inconsistent and uneven.
Benefits of an Automatic Sprinkler System
A professionally designed and installed system ensures even, regular watering to all your green areas, without the hassle. It can even save water compared to manual systems that can be left running as you get on with other things in life
The top 3 Retic brands globally are Rainbird, Hunter and Toro. While there are many more, these 3 account for the largest part of the pie.
FPM Landscapes’ Reticulation Division offers ongoing maintenance of new and existing systems and can even teach you how to use your controller!
What days can you water?
Watering days in Perth are 2 days a week for mains water and 3 times a week if you have a bore. The Water Corp website list tour watering days based on your house/lot number.
Do I need a Bore?
Deciding whether to install a bore or run off mains water is a choice based on several factors. The size of your lawns/gardens, the suburb you live in, the quality of ground water in your suburb, the size of pump you need, depth of the water table and other items all hold away over the final cost. As a basic and general rule, the bigger the garden and the longer you plan on staying in your property, the more cost effective a bore becomes. Chat to our technicians to see what works for you.
Generally, a bore can be drilled and installed in 1-2 days. The average Retic system can also be installed in the same time frame.
Which retic controllers to buy?
Controller prices vary from under $100 all the way up to $1000! The number of stations is the largest factor in pricing. Brand and features also play a big part. We can help you chose a controller that suits your needs.
Retic controllers have come a long way in terms of tech and features. The latest and greatest controllers feature WiFi, live weather info and smart watering. You can control them from anywhere in the world and even get info about watering schedules, run the system manually or turn it off.