Typically, in spring we receive rainfall 2x -3x/week which is more than sufficient for most lawns and plants. Above average rainfall combined with cool temperatures allows soil to stay moist and provide plenty of water [...]
The growing season is over. It’s been another amazing year for lawn and landscapes and the joy we experienced from being outdoors. At this time, the weather can get freezing cold and can cause serious [...]
The months of April & May on Long Island are typically cool and wet. Combined with abundant soil moisture and lawn & landscape beginning to wake up from winter dormancy, very little supplemental irrigation is [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
After a long, cold, and snowy winter on Long Island the warm weather is finally beginning to appear. Each day the weather gets warmer and there is more daylight. It feels great! In another month [...]
A major part in maintaining a healthy turf and landscape is managing the irrigation system during the growing season. During the spring and summer the landscape requires constant consistent watering on Long Island. Depending upon [...]
The short answer is –yes. After a heavy rain I receive calls that the sprinkler system was running or ran soon afterwards. There could be a number of reasons for this. A rain sensor is [...]
