Conserving Water Using Mulch the Water-Saving Benefits of Mulch
Promote Plant Health With Mulch Conserving Water Using Mulch The article explains how to conserve water using mulch as well as the water-saving benefits of mulch. Mulch is composed of either organic or inorganic material. Its placed around the base of plants to promote healthy growth and protect plants from harsh weather conditions. It comes […]
What Is the Importance of Fertilizing My Lawn
How To Choose The Right Fertilizer For My Lawn The article explains the importance of fertilizing your lawn. Most people hear the word fertilizing and cringe, thinking this is going to hit them deep in the pocketbook. However, fertilizing your lawn can be very cost-efficient if you select the right product and the right times […]
11 Common Irrigation Errors
Solutions To Common Irrigation Problems This article discusses 11 common irrigation errors by the owner of David Wickham & Associates, Inc., Lake Mary, Florida. Every landscape and/or irrigation professional truly believes that they know what they are doing when it comes to designing, installing, and maintaining irrigation systems. However, virtually any of these professionals have […]
Irrigation Tips and Tricks
13 Tips And Tricks For Irrigation Success Psst… Don’t Tell Anyone! This article provides irrigation tips and tricks to help you plan, install and maintain your irrigation system. Toro professionals have compiled a list of tips to make designing, installing, and maintaining your irrigation system easier. 1. Use 5 – 6 Wraps Of Teflon Tape […]
Troubleshooting Chart: Water Supply
Solutions To Common Water Supply Problems This article provides charts to help you troubleshoot your water supply problems. With these scenarios, you can quickly identify the problem and apply the solution. 1. House Water Is Contaminated With Bacteria Possible Causes: Remedy: No backflow prevention on the system. Install the mandated backflow prevention device required by […]
Troubleshooting Chart: Wire Problems
Troubleshooting Common Wire Problems This article provides charts to help you troubleshoot your wire problems. With these scenarios, you can quickly identify the problem and apply the solution. Learn how to wire an irrigation valve to an irrigation controller. 1. The Fuses On The Controller Blow Too Often Possible Causes: Solution: The valve solenoid is […]
How to Make a Simple Valve Activator
Easy and Effective Valve Actuator Project This article explains how to make a valve activator and also provides a link to the Pro-48 Solenoid Activator. If you need to test an irrigation valve for functionality and do not have a valve tester, you can make one from three 9-volt batteries. This will create a 27-volt […]
How to Determine What Pipe Size You Need
Calculating the Correct Pipe Size Sprinkler pipe size can directly affect water flow, pressure, and the overall efficiency of the system. If the pipe is too small, it creates more friction as water moves through, messing up your water pressure and causing uneven coverage. On the other hand, if the pipe is too large, it […]
How to Determine What Pipe You Already Have
Simple Methods to Find the Right Size This article explains how to determine what pipe size you already have. Use the following steps as well as the chart and images to answer this question. Keep in mind that pipe size equals valve size. A critical step in designing an efficient irrigation system is determining how […]
Helpful Worksheets & Irrigation Equations
How To Calculate Slope & Determine Zones Needed By using the diagrams below, you can accurately measure a slope and calculate how many zones you’ll need to install your irrigation system. Sprinkler Warehouse recommends that you download these helpful worksheets & the irrigation equations to follow these charts step by step. Determine the Percentage of […]
