Spring Is Here!It’s officially spring and the days will become warmer with each passing week. In a few weeks the lawns will be turning green, plants will be flowering, and trees will begin leafing out. [...]
Cold weather is on its way! Cold weather can wreak havoc on home, health, and plumbing. Really cold weather like we are experiencing right now on Long Island with a stiff wind can test even the [...]
This is the last week Rain Rich will be winterizing sprinkler systems. Monday morning the temperature was 24 degrees and although the temperatures are warming up, consistent cold temperatures are on their way. Once the [...]
The short answer is – no. Irrigation in November is not required and in Nassau County a violation of their sprinkler system code. In November the temperatures are cool/cold, the days are short, and the [...]
For most of us on Long Island, the time to winterize our sprinkler systems is now. The weather is cool, the days are shorter, and it rains 1-2x/week. The soil has sufficient moisture and does [...]
A great irrigation installation begins with a great design. There are many variables that must be considered that include the following: Water source e.g. municipal vs. well water Water volume as gallons per minute Water [...]
Brown spots or brown areas in the lawn may be caused by several factors. The types of grasses we grow here on Long Island are cool weather plants and do not like or thrive well [...]
WATER! WATER! WATER! The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Long Island for the next several days. It’s important that you increase your irrigation run times to maintain your lawn and landscape. [...]
Evapotranspiration, commonly called ET, is the transference of moisture from the earth to the atmosphere. Evaporation is the movement of water from the soil to the atmosphere. Transpiration is the movement of water through a [...]
We occasionally receive calls from clients that their sprinkler system will not shut off. Usually it’s one zone that will run continuously for hours if left unnoticed. The client will say that they turned the [...]
