Should I have my sprinkler timer/controller inside or outside? The answer to this question is all based on personal preference. I, personally, like the timer/controller outside. Here is why: if it is outside nobody has to be at home to …
What is winterization, you say? Well, in Central Florida there is no such thing. For the most part we water all year long. Irrigation needs to be greatly reduced in the winter, however. When the weather gets hot you will …
It is always important to visually inspect your irrigation system. Yes, that means to turn them on and make sure they are doing what they are supposed to do. As a good rule of thumb, I usually say to adjust …
Well here it is, time to turn back your irrigation controller. When it is time to re set your clocks or “Fall Back” it is also time to turn back yourOrlando irrigation controller. We will only be able to water …
Recently, a water saving device, called the moisture sensor, emerged into the world of irrigation systems. So, just the other day, I did some research and read a study explaining how much water a moisture sensor actually saves. In the …
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What is a smart controller? A smart controller is just that, S-M-A-R-T. What a smart controller does is take on site conditions and calculate how long the irrigation needs to run based on those conditions. It takes into account temperature, …
Can you have a greener lawn and landscape with LESS water? The answer is YES! All you have to do is apply the water evenly. Most people have a spot in the lawn that is always dry. Usually to compensate …
We all know too much water is bad for our lawns and landscapes. But, have you given any thought to the extra resources that are used to waste the water? Extra energy to run the pumps that pump the water …
Irrigation is 58% of the water we use. Yes, more than half of the water we use is to irrigate our lawns and landscapes. Sadly, irrigation is responsible for our water crisis. You can improve the efficiency of you Orlando …
I just saw in a magazine advertisement that Turf-grass is Americas Largest crop. I never thought of that before but it does make sense. It is now the rainy season which means it is time to start cutting back your …