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.
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.
When you’re getting in your car and your first thought is to turn the heat on, the last thing you’re probably thinking is “hey, I should really install some sprinklers for my lawn.”
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.
A sprinkler system is easy to forget about when it is working properly. The lawn gets watered, the landscaping looks healthy, and the system runs
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