For most Florida homes, an irrigation system isn't a luxury—it's a necessity driven by the unique climate and sandy soil. While the state receives plenty of rain, it's unpredictable, often arriving in brief downpours that run off, leaving your lawn dry during the long, hot spells of the year. Florida's sandy soil drains extremely quickly, so it can't hold moisture to sustain a lawn through even a few hot days. An automatic irrigation system is the only reliable way to apply precise amounts of water in the early morning (when evaporation is lowest) and to ensure even coverage, preventing the dry patches that lead to dead grass, pest issues, and violations of local water restrictions.