Preserving Your North Shore Garden: Plumbing Considerations for Outdoor Features
If you’re one of the lucky owners of a beautiful North Shore home, you’re likely to make the most of your outdoor space with a garden of some sort. Whether it’s functionality-forward or simply an admirable addition to your home’s exterior, you may not be aware of how your home’s plumbing system can affect your garden’s ability to thrive.
At American Vintage Home, we are known as the “Older Home Experts” for a reason. Our extensive experience dealing with the plumbing systems in the charming older homes of the North Shore has given us a wealth of knowledge. We’re sharing this knowledge with you in this overview of what you need to know about the role plumbing plays and some DIY garden plumbing tips you can use to keep your garden looking great.
Understanding the Role of Plumbing in Your Garden
If your home has a garden, you likely know how difficult it can be to keep the system in balance — and your plumbing maintenance plays a key role in creating the ideal environment. Issues with your sewer line or your gutters causing drainage problems can stop your garden from flourishing while also harming your garden’s structural integrity. In combination with potentially complex landscaping, including trees, shrubs, and fixtures, a poorly maintained outdoor plumbing system creates a hassle that must be dealt with.
Outdoor Plumbing Tips for Your Garden
What can you do to improve your North Shore garden plumbing? Here are four ways to make the most of your outdoor space with a DIY approach or professional garden plumbing services:
Install an Irrigation System
The larger and more complicated your garden, the more difficult it is to keep every element watered. Both over-watering and under-watering will lead to issues with the soil and overall plant growth. Garden irrigation systems using sprinklers or a drip system are both popular ways to automate garden care and move toward sustainable garden practices.
Maintain Garden Fountains & Ponds
Installing garden fountains and other water features undoubtedly produces an attractive sight, but they do need periodic maintenance. Schedule pond plumbing maintenance to avoid issues like bacterial growth and mold in your garden.
Inspect Your Sprinkler System
Taking good care of your sprinkler system can help avoid issues throughout the system and ensure even watering. Consider getting professional help at the start of the season to inspect and clear out sprinkler heads and perform a system test to confirm proper operation.
Check Outdoor Faucets
Since they’re typically not displayed prominently on the home, your outside faucets could be a source of trouble in your North Shore garden. Keeping an eye on your outdoor faucets allows you to spot drips and leaks that can waste water, inflate your bills, or even pool in a way that attracts unwanted critters.
Whether you want to take on these tips on as a DIY project is up to you and your level of comfort and training. While the average homeowner isn’t up to installing a full irrigation system for multiple reasons, most people can monitor outdoor faucets just fine. It’s always a good idea to reach out to professionals for safe, efficient seasonal garden plumbing maintenance.
Call American Vintage Home for Professional Plumbing Services
At American Vintage Home, we know our way around the North Shore’s most unique and complex plumbing needs. Whether you are looking for large-scale outdoor garden plumbing additions or just want to ensure everything is in smooth running order with our maintenance plan, you can trust us to provide quality workmanship and treat your property with respect.
Speak to our team today to find out how we can elevate your outdoor space with outdoor plumbing services.
