Do I Need To Water My Lawn in April and May?
The short answer is NO. However, it is a bit more complicated than not watering at all. The weather in April and May is cool and wet. Normal rainfall is 4” -6” per month with [...]
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04, 2020
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08, 2019
Is My Sprinkler System Working Properly?
For your lawn and landscape the summer heat and humidity rages on. At this time on Long Island, we have turned on all sprinkler systems, made all necessary repairs, and programmed the controller to operate. [...]
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08, 2019
Why do I need to repair my sprinkler system?
The past few weeks have been extremely dry on Long Island. With 7 weeks until the end of summer it is important to have your irrigation system operating properly to maintain a healthy landscape. It [...]
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05, 2019
When should I start watering?
It’s a frequently asked question that I receive this time of year. Although it’s safe to water now that the temperatures are above freezing; however, the question should be do I need to water now? [...]
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04, 2019
Why do I need to repair my sprinkler system?
Sprinkler systems are a complex mix of components that when well designed, work together and can handle all the many elements that they are exposed to. However, depending on equipment chosen, and the different forces [...]
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03, 2019
Spring is Here! Schedule your sprinkler start up!
The calendar says spring begins this Wednesday and although the weather is still cold on Long Island, warm temperatures will be here soon. With that great thought in mind I would like to remind you [...]
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05, 2018
What’s a spring sprinkler turn on?
I get asked this question all the time and according to different irrigation owners it means different things. For some, turning the water on and programming the controller are enough. Unfortunately, that will not work [...]
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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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04, 2018
Spring Turn On 2018
It may not feel like it, but spring is here on Long Island! Now is the time to turn on your lawn sprinkler system, activate and test all the components. When the weather turns warm in a [...]
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04, 2018
What is a Spring Start Up and Summerizing of Sprinkler Systems?
After a long winter of dormancy on Long Island, it’s time to activate the sprinkler system and have it ready for spring and summer. Although most sprinkler system are able to remain inactive after long [...]