Cold Weather Alert!
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 [...]
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02, 2023
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05, 2021
When Should I Begin Watering Automatically?
At this time of year on Long Island, you should begin watering when the daytime temperature is above 70 degrees and there is little or no rain. If it hasn’t rained for 3 or 4 [...]
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04, 2018
What’s New in Irrigation for 2018?
The spring season has begun and the Rain Rich Team is busy turning on systems and designing and installing new irrigation systems for Long Island residential and commercial properties. There are several new and not [...]
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01, 2018
Do you know what to do in case of an emergency in your Long Island home?
Most homes today follow strict building codes with safety as a priority. Do you know how to turn off plumbing, electrical, gas, heating in case of an emergency? Here are just a few ideas to [...]
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01, 2018
Why should I Install a Water Filtration System in My Home?
Safe clean water for drinking and cleaning is our most precious resource. For many of us, water is provided by our municipal water company through a series of piping and distribution systems. Water may come [...]
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06, 2017
Does Your Sprinkler System Stay On When Your Controller Says “off”?
Thankfully, our Long Island municipal water suppliers do a very good job of pumping water from our Aquifer and delivering to your home. They filter the water, treat it, and deliver in a safe and [...]
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06, 2017
Long Island Rainy Weather!
This Spring, Long Island has been unusually wet and cool and for most of us with established landscaping there should be no need to irrigate on a regular schedule. I am still actively turning systems on, [...]
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05, 2017
Rain Sensors for Irrigation Systems
The past few weeks the weather on Long Island has been rainy and cool. If you have been watering your lawn with an Automatic Sprinkler System you have probably been wasting a lot of water [...]
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02, 2017
When is the best time to prune a tree?
According to the experts in arboriculture and Cornell cooperative extension, the best time to prune trees, especially deciduous trees, is between president’s day (February 20th) and tax day (April 15th). There are several reasons for this [...]
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09, 2016
10 tips for improving your lawn this fall
Fall is just a few short weeks away (9/22) and the optimum time to improve your lawn. Grass is a cool weather plant and the warm days and cool evenings brings new life to a [...]