by Joe Yedowitz | Apr 23, 2016 | Irrigation, Lawn Tips, Seasonal Tips, Uncategorized
April showers are supposed to bring May flowers, but Mother Nature doesn’t always cooperate with plentiful spring rain on schedule. Now is the time to be sure your sprinkler system is ready to take up the slack. Restarting Your Sprinklers Before you actually...
by Joe Yedowitz | Oct 22, 2015 | Irrigation, Seasonal Tips, Uncategorized
Now that the temperatures are starting to drop and your supplemental watering needs are dropping, it is time to winterize your sprinkler system. This is an essential step to keep it in good working condition for years to come. Why Should You Winterize Your Sprinkler...
by Joe Yedowitz | Oct 3, 2015 | Irrigation, Lawn Tips, Seasonal Tips, Uncategorized
As the temperatures cool down and rainstorms start appearing, you may think that you can just turn off the sprinklers and not worry about your grass any more. However, you should indeed keep them on and water your lawn as needed in autumn. Why Water Your Lawn in Fall?...
by Joe Yedowitz | Sep 12, 2015 | Irrigation, Seasonal Tips, Uncategorized
As you contemplate the tasks needed to keep your lawn in the best shape this season, include a fall sprinkler system check to assess the current condition and make sure that it is in proper working order before you turn it off for winter. Check for Broken Sprinkler...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jul 4, 2015 | Irrigation, Seasonal Tips, Uncategorized
As the weather heats up, you might think that your lawn needs as much water as possible to survive the summer and grow properly. Can you overwater a lawn in summer? Water Longer and Less Often It may seem counterproductive, but you only need to water once or perhaps...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jun 11, 2015 | Irrigation, Tips / Advice, Uncategorized
For the past few weeks, my mother and I have been working on our plots at the community garden. I have been in charge of setting up the drip irrigation system. I love how you can deliver water straight to the plant instead of using a general spray. Why Should You Try...