Maintenance
March 8, 2022
If you were to ask somebody “What’s the most common reason for dry or dying grass?” most would probably guess that it’s either a faulty or inadequate sprinkler system that isn’t giving a lawn the water that it needs to survive. It’s the most obvious reason, but it’s not necessarily the correct one. The primary reason lawns go brown is actually owner negligence.
With warm summer nights just around the corner, there’s no reason you should only get to enjoy a beautiful backyard for half of the day. And for the modern home, a simple light on the back porch doesn’t do the whole job anymore.
When the first day of spring hits, the most popular question we get is, “when should I turn my sprinklers back on?” Most people, especially us impatient residents of Long Island, call looking for a simple answer like, “the first day of spring,” or “April 1st,” or “the first day of the year where it hits 60 degrees,” but it just isn’t that simple.
There are numerous sprinkler repair contractors on Long Island, before you call here are some common repairs that you can do yourself:
There are many sprinkler system installers in Long Island. Irrigation Solutions is an owner-operated organization that offers the finest sprinkler technicians available. They are considered professional and prompt; committed to quality in their service.
Rotors work best for large areas (over 50 ft) without a lot of complicated lawn area shapes. The only time they work well in smaller yards is in unobstructed rectangular areas that happen to measure at an even multiple of the radius distance
After you have determined that you want to have an irrigation system installed in your garden or lawn, you then need to select a professional irrigation contractor.
Rotors are sprinklers that shoot a jet of water. The stream is moved back and forth across the area to be watered. Over a period of time, the water distribution is uniform
Drip Irrigation (also known as micro irrigation or trickle irrigation) is a irrigation method that slowly applies water to plant roots by depositing the water either directly to the root zone or on the soil surface
As fall sets in across Long Island, it’s time to start preparing your property for the colder months ahead. While you may already be thinking
When it comes to sprinkler system design, soil is one of the most important factors — especially on Long Island, where soil conditions vary significantly
Learn how often to service your irrigation system to prevent damage, save water, and keep your lawn healthy year-round.
Long Island homeowners and business owners know that summer often brings more than sunshine. It brings dry spells, drought conditions, and local watering restrictions that