One of the most common issues we see from our customers who are first time home owners, or are just creating or maintaining a lawn for the first time is the rate at which their grass grows.
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.
Anybody who lives on Long Island knows how fast the temperature seems to drop during that sweet spot in late September to early October. Since it’s about to start hitting that point where water freezes, any leftover water in an irrigation system’s pipes is going to freeze over if not taken care of.
There are numerous sprinkler repair contractors on Long Island, before you call here are some common repairs that you can do yourself:
Once upon a time a homeowner wanted an irrigation system installed so he hired a irrigation contractor to install one. After the contractor finished the installation and was paid for the work, the homeowner found that the system didn’t work and called the contractor.
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.
Timing of watering is crucial. Water early in the morning and complete before 9 AM.
It’s important to have your irrigation system activated in the spring to ensure that your sprinkler system is working properly when the warm weather arrives. Our irrigation experts will turn the water on at the tap or well, examine the system fully, and adjust the heads as needed.
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.
Sprinkler system maintenance and proper lawn watering is absolutely necessary if you want to maintain a green lawn in the summertime.
How Long Does a Sprinkler System Last? Most sprinkler systems last 15 to 20 years, but that doesn’t mean every part of the system will
How much should you water your lawn in summer on Long Island? Most homeowners are told to water two or three times per week. The
You Paid for a Sprinkler System… So Why Doesn’t It Feel Right? You invested in an irrigation system to make lawn care easier. So it
The snow is starting to melt. The days will get longer soon. You’re starting to think about your lawn or landscape again. But before you