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At The Garden Gate, we install landscape irrigation systems as part of our turnkey construction process in Tucson, Marana, and Oro Valley.
On new home construction projects the irrigation system is typically equipped with a smart controller connected to Wi-Fi. Water is delivered with a long-lasting PVC mainline and poly lateral lines. Separate valves are installed for shrubs, cacti, and trees to ensure proper water delivery.
For existing homes, we can either repair or fully replace existing irrigation systems. We evaluate all system components and determine which can be retained, and which should be replaced. If the controller, valves, and backflow preventer are in good condition, we can just replace the underground water line, drip lines, and drip emitters.
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Everyproject is planned around your property, goals, budget, Homeowners Association(HOA) or Design Review Committee (DRC) guidelines, as wellas local rulesand regulations. With 25 years of design and installation experience servingthe greater Tucson area—including Marana and Oro Valley—we deliver a simple,stress-free process for our clients. Every plan is buildable, HOA-ready, andpriced accurately from day one.
Ourcustom front and backyard designs can include:
Sonoran Desert-friendlyor specialty plants, grouped for water efficiency, with drip irrigation and decorative screened rock.
We integrate smart controls, salt-water chlorination systems, color-changinglights, and integrated water walls or bubblers, as well as Baja shelves (alsocalled a tanning ledge or “lagoon” locally), umbrellas, and swim-up bars orin-pool tables and seating.
FromBBQ islands designed for resale value to full outdoor kitchens forentertaining, we place grills, griddles, and pizza ovens to fit the flow ofyour backyard. If you like to entertain, a fire feature adds seating and afocal point.
Code-compliantpool fencing that preserves views, custom steel pergolas and shade structuresfor comfort from the desert sun, trellises to guide vines or screen views, andmetal gates for privacy and security—all integrated into the design.
Our turnkey approach todesign and installation can also include patios, driveways, walkways, retainingwalls, seating walls, and screen walls to hide mechanical equipment (like apool pump), planned with drainage and access in mind.
Path, up-lighting,and down-lighting designed to highlight plants and architecture, creatingambiance.
Year-round,low-maintenance grass solutions for play areas, pets, or entertainment spaces.
Gas,electric, irrigation, and lighting systems are coordinated into one cohesivebuild.
AutoCADdrawings and 3D renderings that ensure accuracy, clarity, and confidence.
Our climate experiences extreme heat in the summer and occasional freezing temperatures in the winter. A smart controller connected to Wi-Fi allows you to control your irrigation from any location, manage water settings and receive alerts for high water use. With the additional of a master flow valve and flow sensor you will know when a valve is stuck open or if there is a high-water use event. With a smart controller you will receive an alert and your main irrigation line will be shutoff until the cause is determined and corrected.
Seasonal water settings are critical to maintain plant health and limit excess water use.
Irrigation control valves are a key component to the irrigation system and they control the actual flow of water to your plants. The antisiphon valve ensures irrigation water cannot siphon back into the potable water supply and check valves prevents water from draining out of the irrigation lines; most often used on properties with significant elevation changes.
Drip emitters are small devices in the irrigation system that delivery water slowly and precisely to the plant roots. By allowing the water to slowly drip above the roots, the soil can better absorb the moisture and deliver it deeper into the ground without waste.
Emitters come in various sizes to assist in water control.
For underground irrigation the main options are rigid PVC for durable main line use and flexible polyethelyne. Although more expensive to install and modify, PVC is preferred for main line use because it lasts 30 years or more. Polyethelyne is less expensive with a shorter life span but is easier to work with, particularly for homeowners who like to landscape themselves and occasionally add plants. For this reason we often install a hybrid system with a PVC main line combined with shorter length polyethelene lateral lines.
Summer heat requires more water to sustain plants and limit stress, but too much water harms plants. Correct water use is critical for plant health and settings should be adjusted regularly as the temperature and weather changes.
The primary solution for water delivery to plants, trees, and cacti.
Buried drip lines deliver water below the soil surface, reducing evaporation. Can be used in lawns and works well in narrow islands and areas with hardscape.
We install spray heads for turf lawns constructed from a PVC irrigation system. Spray heads deliver water in a fan-like spray pattern can also be used to reduce heat on artificial lawns. The heads pop up when water is being delivered and retract when off.
The irrigation system is part of the landscape design from day one – we consider equipment placement, confirm access to all planting areas and ensure PVC sleeves are installed underground at the start of construction. Sleeves are typically 2” to 3” indiameter and necessary to ensure we have access to all planted areas. They are installed under driveways, paths, patios and into planter beds.
Your irrigation design is included in the landscape plan, or designed during an inspection of your existing system. The crew leader installs the system under the direction of the Project Supervisor.
Your project typically flows in this sequence:
● Install PVC sleeving installation to various locations
● Irrigation trenching and placement of PVC mainline
● Lateral lines extensions to planting areas, connect to PVC lines
● Controller placed in equipment room, valves and anti-siphonvalve connected to water line
● Connect the drip line to poly line and place drip emitterson plants as they are installed
● Connect WiFi to the controller and program system
● Flush main line and poly line to remove debris, secure end caps
● Test system and check drip emitter placement by plants
● Owner orientation
Irrigation system costs are largely dependent of the property size and number of plants being watered. The type of controller, number of valves and underground pipe selected also impacts cost, as do soil conditions since all of the pipe is buried 6” to 8” deep or more.
Maintenance on a new irrigation system is limited, but issues may arise. Drip emitters are placed close to new plants to ensure water flows into the root ball. With activity of the property (service and maintenance employees), emitters can be kicked away from the plant, affecting water delivery to the rootball. If there is a loss of power, you may lose the controller settings when power comes back on. You should always make sure your back up battery in the controller is working (assuming you have a controller with this feature). Diaphragms can get stuck open when debris flows through the valve (sand, grit, rust) preventing a tight seal.
If you have a landscape maintenance service, they should check these particular items on a regular basis. If you need a landscape maintenance provider, we can help with that, too.
Designconsultations are free. Pool designs—and pool designs that include landscape—aretypically free. Stand-alone landscape designs may incur a nominal design feebased on scope. While landscape design fees can catch clients off guard, theyare critical to making sure the plan is buildable, bid properly, and that the crewsknow what to install. These highly detailed plans are also used for permitting,engineering (when required), and HOA and DRC submittals.
Yes— we specialize in turnkey landscape and pool design-build, with one point ofcontact for design and one for construction. Our team integrates pools, spas,and patios into a cohesive plan that looks intentional. Planning the entireproject from the beginning makes sure nothing is overlooked, installation isdone in the most efficient sequence, and, if the project is phased, rework islimited.
Landscapedesigns typically take 2–4 weeks; pool designs can be completed in about fivebusiness days. While most people view the pool as the more complicated element,the detail in the landscape plan is what ties the entire project togethercohesively, and why it takes more time.
Revisions are a normal part of the design process. Many times, what sounds good in conversation has a much different feel on paper. This is why the design process is so important to a successful project.
Revisions are a normal part of the design process. Many times, what sounds good in conversation has a much different feel on paper. This is why the design process is so important to a successful project.
Onceapproved, your design moves to estimating. We prepare a professional line-itemproposal, review it with you (there’s never pressure to decide on the spot),and incorporate any adjustments until the plan matches your vision and budget.
Yes. We have extensive experience working in some of thestrictest neighborhoods like Stone Canyon in Rancho Vistoso, Honey Bee Estates,Canyon Pass at Dove Mountain, Saguaro Ranch, Ritz-Carlton Residences, TheGallery at Dove Mountain (Dos Lagos), The Preserve, Pima Canyon, VentanaCanyon, La Paloma, Boulder Canyon, and their neighboring communities. Providingyour most current HOA guidelines helps streamline approvals.
Click Start Your Project or call us at (520) 574-7585 to schedule a complimentaryconsultation.
Yes. Plants purchased from a nursery are watered frequently and require watering to avoid stress and establish a strong root system, often in caliche-based soil. Newly installed native and drought-tolerant plants and trees also benefit from regular watering, particularly during extreme heat, but can be weaned from the irrigation system over time.
Absolutely – we can provide a completely new system or repair/replace specific components that are not working, including controllers, valves and leaking or damaged irrigation lines.
Yes. We install smart controllers and connect to Wi-Fi enabling remote operation.
The timeline varies based on the quality of original installation and materials of construction. A full lifespan may be 15 to 20 years with some variables. Underground PVC pipe can last 30-years, a standard ½” poly line pipe may only last 8-12 years. Valves can last from 10-15 years with regular maintenance, and controllers 10-20 years. Other variables include water pressure and water quality, exposure to UV light from the sun, and soil conditions (sharp rocks buried next to the irrigation line).
Click Start Your Project or call us at (520) 574-7585 to schedule a complimentary consultation.
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