This summer it’s not unusual to receive several calls from clients unhappy with the look of their Long Island lawn. At first, they believed that it was a problem with their irrigation system and upon [...]
July is designated as smart Irrigation Month. In our area, July is the hottest driest month of the year. The national irrigation association, www.irrigation.org, has dedicated its resources to educating the public and water professionals [...]
It is 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. At [...]
Is It Time to Winterize My Sprinkler System?Yes!The weather is cool and rapidly turning colder. As we move through the fall and approach winter there are several factors that support closing your sprinkler system for [...]
The fall season is here, and cooler temperatures and shorter days are upon us. As each week passes by, your lawn grows less and has less need for water. The trees are getting ready for [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
