When you water your lawn, it’s important to water deeply, preferably so that the first six inches of the soil are wet. Light, shallow sprinklings will typically evaporate before the water can saturate the soil where it’s needed.
If your rotor sprinkler isn't turning correctly, it could be broken, clogged, or have inadequate pressure to operate your sprinkler system. Clean the sprinkler by soaking it, and consider installing a nozzle with a lower flow rate.
If you have any problems with your irrigation system, it could be caused by a common mistake. Loose sprinkler heads and other equipment cause leaking, while the most hard-to-find debris can block sprinkler heads to keep them from retracting. Even a single piece of mulch or pebble can prevent your sprinkler from going down.
There is much more to a lawn irrigation system then just sprinklers, valves, and pipes. In fact, a complete lawn irrigation system is a comprehensive landscape system that covers all areas of irrigation. It even includes an automatic timer set to water when it is best to do so to keep your yard at its healthiest.
The landscaping around your home is an important part of what determines its market value. A clean, well-maintained lawn and/or garden can be a big asset, and these are much easier to achieve with the help of an automatic lawn irrigation system.
One of the most important parts of sprinkler system installation is planning out the exact location of each of the components. Too close, and you could be watering the same areas twice—too far away, and you could have dry zones. We’ll assess your unique terrain and create a plan for installation before we get to work.
In some communities, permits are required to install automatic sprinkling systems. However, an expert that handles lawn irrigation on a regular basis will be familiar with any permitting requirements required by local officials.
Have you ever watered the lawn, or your perennial border or vegetable patch, only to have it rain a few hours later? New style irrigation systems can be equipped with smart sensors that make overwatering much less likely.
You may think a drop of water is a puny thing, but drops -- or drips -- are powerful. Drip irrigation methods distribute water where it's needed, and in amounts that can be utilized efficiently by plants, shrubs, and trees. Drip irrigation can reduce landscape water usage by up to 50 percent.
Worried that an irrigation system will be redundant when it's raining? Fortunately, you don't have to worry. Rain sensors can be added to your system that will automatically keep the system from turning on if enough rain has already fallen.
A lawn irrigation system might seem like an expensive investment, but it’s actually more affordable than you might realize. This is because the cost of the average professionally installed lawn irrigation systems pays for itself in water savings within 3 to 5 years.
Are you considering selling your home? With a lawn irrigation system, you can guarantee the lawn always looks green and healthy, which can help with curb appeal for potential buyers who will always see the lawn looking its best.
An inaccurate spray pattern in your sprinkler system is typically caused by some type of blockage, either in the nozzle or screen. We can flush your spray head to get it functioning properly once more.
Landscape irrigation can be a hit or miss proposition. In fact, a surprising portion of the water we lavish on our lawns, plants, and trees is lost through runoff and evaporation. Care to guess how much water the experts think homeowners waste on outdoor irrigation? That would be 50 percent.
Your lawn or landscaping can get covered in a wide variety of different contaminants from rain water or fertilizer, contaminants you don't want in your drinking water. Irrigation experts can install a back flow valve that will keep these contaminants from entering your drinking water.
It’s important to remember that the sprinkler attachments you can add to your hose can’t reach all parts of your lawn without your manual assistance. Let’s talk about how our irrigation systems can be the more efficient way to water your lawn.
Not sure if your irrigation system is set to deliver the right amount of water? Watch for these signs of overwatering: wilted/limp blades, increased thatch, and soggy soil for long periods of time. A lawn that’s getting too little water will have blades that don’t spring back quickly when you step on them, slow growth, and crisp-feeling blades.
Do you occasionally battle with areas of your lawn that get brown during the summer? The combination of the heat and occasional droughts can stress your lawn. Even if you water regularly, it’s possible to miss some areas or to water too much or too little. A lawn irrigation system guarantees a healthier, greener lawn.
To minimize the incidence of fungal disease on your lawn, it’s recommended that you water only in the early morning. This also helps to minimize evaporation, which means you are using your precious water resources more effectively.
If you have a sprinkler system, keep the operating instructions handy and inspect your equipment seasonally. Here are some other tips: Check the controller settings seasonally, look for clogged or broken heads and after a lengthy shutdown, make sure the water pressure is within the suggested range.
Did you know that the best approach to lawn irrigation is to water your lawn irregularly rather than on a strict weekly schedule? This helps replicate natural weather patterns and keeps your lawn much more drought-tolerant.
Running a successful commercial building can be about much more than simply collecting rent from your tenants. Adding an irrigation system to your green spaces can help you keep everything looking nice without having to pay someone to water by hand.
