Irrigation
Stuart Row Landscapes designs and installs irrigation systems for residential and commercial landscapes across Knoxville and East Tennessee. A properly designed irrigation system protects your landscape investment, conserves water, and eliminates the guesswork of manual watering.
What We Install
- Spray and rotary systems — zone-by-zone lawn coverage with matched precipitation rates
- Drip irrigation — targeted watering for garden beds, trees, shrubs, and container plantings
- Smart controllers — WiFi-connected systems with weather-based adjustment and remote control
- Rain and soil moisture sensors — automatic shutoff when watering isn’t needed
- Seasonal maintenance — spring activation, mid-season adjustments, and winter blowout service
Design Approach
We design irrigation as part of the landscape plan, not as an afterthought. Zone layout is based on:
- Plant water needs — grouping plants with similar requirements (hydrozoning)
- Sun and shade patterns — south-facing beds need more water than north-facing
- Soil type — clay soil (common in Knoxville) absorbs water slowly and needs longer, less frequent cycles
- Slope — steeper areas need shorter run times to prevent runoff
- Water pressure — head count per zone matched to available pressure and flow
Why It Matters
A new landscape is an investment. Without consistent water during establishment — especially through East Tennessee’s hot, humid summers — plantings can fail within the first season. Irrigation is insurance for that investment, and a well-designed system pays for itself in plant replacements you’ll never need to make.
Do I need an irrigation system in Knoxville?
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East Tennessee gets about 47 inches of rain annually, but it's unevenly distributed. Summer droughts are common and can stress or kill plants — especially newly installed landscapes. An irrigation system ensures consistent watering during dry periods and protects your landscape investment. For established gardens, drip irrigation targeted to specific beds is often sufficient.
What type of irrigation system is best?
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It depends on what you're watering. Rotary and spray heads work well for lawns. Drip irrigation is more efficient for garden beds, trees, and shrubs — it delivers water directly to the root zone with minimal waste. Most properties benefit from a combination. We design zone-by-zone based on plant needs, sun exposure, and soil type.
How much water does an irrigation system use?
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A well-designed system uses less water than hand watering because it delivers the right amount to the right places at the right times. Smart controllers with weather sensors automatically adjust for rainfall, temperature, and season. Drip irrigation is particularly efficient — it reduces water use by 30-50% compared to overhead sprinklers in garden beds.
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