A beautiful lawn and attractive landscaping can significantly improve your curb appeal. But it should go without saying that you can’t always count on Mother Nature to deliver the water that your lawn and plants need to thrive. That’s where a sprinkler system can come in handy. Sprinkler systems consist of flexible water pipes that...
Save water and fertilizer with drip irrigation. Drip irrigation lets water drip slowly to the roots of plants, either onto the soil surface or directly onto the root zone, through a network of valves, pipes, tubing, and emitters. There are both pros and cons to drip irrigation. In many situations, drip irrigation will be the...
You’ve invested in attractive and functional landscaping, so it only makes sense to install a landscape irrigation system to keep your plants healthy now and as they mature. Irrigation systems might seem overwhelming if you’re unfamiliar with them, but they’re easier to understand than you might think. The Types of Landscape Irrigation Systems First, there are...
While you might dismiss a water bill that’s a few dollars higher than the previous water bill, that amount could foreshadow a forthcoming bill that is $50 or even $100 higher than normal. Performing a bit of detective work regarding high water bill causes could save you a lot of financial stress in the future....
Can You DIY a Lawn Sprinkler System? If your lawn needs better irrigation, you might be wondering about a lawn sprinkler system. Installing a sprinkler system isn’t as difficult as you might think. All you need is some time, the right materials, and some preliminary research. In this article, we’ll go over the costs and...
Automatic garden watering systems deliver water throughout a garden or lawn via a set-up of irrigation pipes and emitters. There are various types of garden watering systems that are designed for different uses. They include dripper systems that release water slowly to individual plants; sprinkler systems that emit water in a spray; and soaker systems...
Sometimes the grass is actually greener on your side of the fence. You can achieve a nice, healthy lawn with just a little effort. Whether you want to grow a lawn or have one and want to make it better, there are numerous things you can do to achieve excellent looking green grass. Here’s what...
Keeping your lawn looking it’s best requires giving it the water it needs to thrive. There are several ways to water your lawn. Check out the pros and cons of each. Hand watering Watering by hand requires the least amount of equipment and investment- just a common garden hose. The major con of this method...
Managing watering schedules for a large garden, or landscape, especially one with many plants requiring different amounts of water can be very difficult to keep up with over time. There’s an added challenge in staying on track despite variable weather conditions that can rapidly deplete soil moisture or oversaturate your landscape leaving vegetables, flowers, trees,...
If you have an irrigation system in your home, then you probably realize just how much time it saves you. A working irrigation system can keep your landscape well hydrated without you even having to think about it. But when your irrigation system doesn’t function properly- it can become a major headache. If you are...