Adjusting Sprinkler Run-Times Monthly
When To Adjust Sprinkler Run Times The article explains the importance of adjusting your sprinkler run times monthly. Spring is now officially here. While some of the United States is still putting up with snowstorms and harsh weather, many other parts of the country are beginning to see the lush green hues of plant life […]
SPF = Some People Fry SPM = Some People Melt
Use Sunscreen As Much As Possible Couple of safety issues to go over today. We want to keep our customers healthy and buying stuff. Some people fry. No sunburn. Sunburn = bad. Too much sunburn = cancer = really bad. I’m not going to pretend to be an expert on sunscreen lotions. I do, however, […]
Drought? There Ain’t No Stinking Drought. Waiter! Two Drops Of Water, Please.
Why Water Conservation Is So Important So let’s talk about money. Yours, mine, yours and yours. I do want to go over one water fact first. It’s a surprising fact to many people, even though it’s obvious. Fact: the Earth will never, ever run out of water. Ever. Never. Can’t happen until the Sun, novas, […]
Combat Drought With A Rain Barrell
The Rain Barrell Method: Tuck and roll… TUCK AND ROLL! You’re wondering how I’m going to tie zombies in with rain barrels, aren’t you? It’s easy. First I want to talk about rain barrels and why you want one. I generally believe that free is better than costs money. I really like free when it’s […]
Designing An Irrigation System
Best Practices in the First Step of the Irrigation Process This article discusses how to design an irrigation system. If you are old enough you remember the Pinto. New Coke? The Newton? Zune? Mars Needs Moms? Trying to cover all bases here. These are all products that failed due to poor design. The strange thing […]
My Sprinkler System Is Using Too Much Water
Save Water, Save Your Sprinkler System This article discusses how and why your sprinkler system could be using too much water. Excessive use of water or large jumps from your normal usage can sometimes be an indication of irrigation problems. Over-watering, inappropriate scheduling, malfunctioning equipment, and broken water lines can all lead to an unnecessary […]
Top 5 Water Conservation Tips For Cycle And Soak Water
Conserving Water Troubleshooting Tips This article explains some water conservation tips for cycle and soak water. It includes fast irrigation fixes as well as related articles. Summer is fast approaching and so is the relentless summer that can take a toll on your lawn and garden. A quick, weekly check of your irrigation system will […]
Lawn Care Water Audit
A Simple Audit That Can Save You Money This article explains how to perform a lawn care water audit as well as its importance. An important part of keeping your sprinkler system running in top condition is inspecting it regularly. Your irrigation system benefits from regular checkups to ensure that all the parts are functioning […]
Step By Step Routine Maintenance
Okay, so step one is… This article is a step by step routine maintenance guide for your sprinkler system. Links to repair parts and replacements as well as steps in how to clean and reuse parts is provided throughout the article. 1. Head Assembly: Start with the head assembly, which can consist of many different […]
Wet Spots Or Slow Leakage Out Of Sprinklers When System Is Off
How To Fix Wet Spots Or Leakage When Sprinkler System Is Off This article explains why wet spots or slow leakage comes out of sprinklers when the system is off the goal of an irrigation system is to evenly apply water in a desired manner on a scheduled basis. Areas that are continuously wet or […]
