During fall, adjusting your sprinkler system should be part of your regular outdoor maintenance. Early fall looks a lot like summer – especially in the St. Louis area – so your lawn will still need to be watered at the same rate as summer. As fall progresses, though, you’ll find that your lawn doesn’t need […]
You know when you see small cylinders of soil on someone’s lawn and you think, “huh, what’s that about?” That person had their lawn aerated. They were taking care of their lawn and achieving a thicker, healthier lawn. Regular lawn maintenance goes a long way in creating a thicker, healthier lawn. Even tasks that you […]
Overseeding sounds like a bad thing, right? Something you want to avoid doing to your lawn? Actually, overseeding is a way to fill in bare spots, improve the density of your lawn, and enhance your lawn’s color. It’s the secret to achieving the beautiful lawn you’ve been wanting. Maybe you’ve been eyeing the neighbor’s luscious […]
Have you ever looked out the window and mentally kicked yourself because you didn’t think to check the weather before you left home? And now it’s raining and your sprinklers are scheduled to turn on right about…now? A rain sensor would save you the mental anguish and money from not running your sprinklers during a […]
We’ve made it our business to be experts in irrigation systems, but we understand that not everyone knows the difference between the different types of irrigation systems. There are many different ways to supply water to a large body of plants. Water is provided in different volumes and reaching different areas, which can affect plant […]
So many people think that they can DIY anything these days. You know the type: they think all they need are YouTube tutorials and grit to get anything done. Unfortunately, as helpful as YouTube tutorials can be for some tasks and hobbies, there are some projects best left to the professionals.Installing and maintaining an irrigation […]
A correctly designed and programmed sprinkler system will faithfully deliver the right amount of water to your yard every time you turn it on. But like any other appliance in or around your home, it occasionally breaks down or requires maintenance. Fortunately, most problems with your sprinkler system can be addressed, or even avoided, with […]
Newly seeded or sodded lawns require special irrigation and attention. There is a delicate equilibrium that must be maintained so the new sod can take root or the new seeds can grow strong. You want your lawn to grow healthy and green, which requires you to be a helicopter parent for a while until its […]
One of the most frequently asked questions about installing a new irrigation system is “will it help me save water?” Irrigation systems are one of the most cost-effective ways to efficiently give your yard and landscaping the hydration it needs to survive – especially in this hot St. Louis summer. Water efficiency and growing lush […]
If you just had a new sprinkler system installed you’re probably wondering, “what is a backflow preventer anyway?” Simply put, it’s a device installed on your home’s water system that prevents your drinking water from being contaminated due to backflow. It allows water to flow in one direction, but never back in the opposite direction. […]