Many zones on big lots
Hillsborough lots combine lawns, shaded woodland beds, sunny slopes and planters. Each needs its own valve and schedule so nothing is over- or under-watered.
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Irrigation · Hillsborough, CA
Irrigation Systems for Hillsborough Estates, CA
Garcia's Landscape & Hardscape installs drip and sprinkler systems for large Hillsborough landscapes, zoned by plant type, sun and slope. Hillsborough landscaping must follow the Town's water-conservation rules in Chapter 15.29, and replacing lawn can earn $1 per sq ft through BAWSCA.
- Hillsborough 94010
- 18 years of experience
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Irrigation in Hillsborough
What Hillsborough homeowners should know
Town water-conservation rules
Landscaping must comply with Hillsborough's water-conservation chapter (15.29), which favors drought-tolerant planting and can require an irrigation plan for larger projects.
Lawn replacement rebate
Through BAWSCA's Lawn Be Gone!, Hillsborough water customers get $1 per sq ft for converting at least 200 sq ft of irrigated lawn. New irrigation in the converted area must be low-volume drip.
Irrigation services we offer in Hillsborough
Drip and sprinkler systems with smart controllers, built to water each plant zone only as much as it needs.
- Drip irrigation for beds, planters and slopes
- Spray and rotor zones for lawns
- WaterSense smart controllers and rain shut-off
- Repairs: leaks, broken heads, valves and timers
- Converting old sprinklers to drip after lawn removal
Drip irrigation vs. spray sprinklers
| Drip | Spray / rotor | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Beds, shrubs, planters and slopes | Lawns and large ground covers |
| Water use | Water goes to the roots; little runoff | Covers wide areas; some loss to wind and overspray |
| Rebate programs | Required for BAWSCA lawn-replacement areas | Must not spray onto converted areas |
| Upkeep | Check emitters and filter | Adjust heads and clear nozzles |
Our irrigation process
- 1
Water check
We look at plants, sun, slope and your current system or water source.
- 2
Zone plan
We group plants by water need so lawn, beds and planters run on separate valves.
- 3
Trenching and install
We trench, lay pipe and install valves, drip line and heads.
- 4
Controller setup
We program the controller by zone and season.
- 5
Test and adjust
We run every zone, fix overspray and show you how to adjust it.
Irrigation in Hillsborough: FAQ
What water rules apply to Hillsborough irrigation?
Landscaping must follow the Town's water-conservation requirements in Chapter 15.29. Larger projects can require an irrigation plan.
How much is the lawn replacement rebate in Hillsborough?
$1 per sq ft through BAWSCA's Lawn Be Gone!, for at least 200 sq ft of irrigated lawn, with approval before you start. Hillsborough doesn't offer the extra rain garden rebate.
Can one controller run a large Hillsborough landscape?
Yes. A smart controller can run many zones, each with its own schedule, and skip cycles after rain.
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Ready to start your Hillsborough project?
Garcia's Landscape & Hardscape builds irrigation projects across Hillsborough and nearby cities. Estimates are free.