As the season slowly moves into summer temperatures on Long Island, it is important to understand the impact temperatures have on plants. This includes grass, shrubs, trees, and flowers. As temperatures increase along with sunlight, [...]
An irrigation spring start up is the process of preparing and activating an irrigation system after it has been shut down for the winter months. With 40+ years of designing, installing, and servicing 1000’s of [...]
We all want a great looking landscape. Lush green lawn in the middle of summer, thriving plants, and a strong ecosystem. We scratch the lawn and throw down seed year after year, plant our shrubs [...]
Spring Is Here! It is officially spring, and the days will become warmer on Long Island with each passing week. In a few weeks the lawns will be turning green, plants will be flowering, and [...]
At Rain Rich, we have been designing and installing landscape lighting for over 20 years on Long Island. We work with many different manufacturers and have seen many changes recently, especially with the introduction of [...]
The weather for Long Island this week calls for abnormally below freezing temperatures. Temperatures for the week will be in the teens to about freezing point. Along with the wind, this can cause many problems [...]
The unofficial start of winter is here on Long Island. With snow and freezing weather arriving earlier than normal now is a suitable time to get ready and be prepared. To prevent unexpected problems and [...]
Yes! It’s been a warm dry fall and many of you postpone the winterizing of your sprinkler system. Fortunately, many systems have now been winterized. If you have not winterized your system and have not [...]
Standard Time has begun, and I have yet to meet anyone that is in favor of turning back the clock. Until we switch back to Daylight savings next spring, March 9, 2025, sunset will be [...]
The fall equinox began on Sunday September 22. This is the day when there is an equal amount of sunlight and darkness. Temperatures are cooler at night and not as warm or hot during the [...]
