Watch Out for Lightning!
Keep a watch out on the yard! With the heavy rains and dry heat that comes after, you can lose your lawn and landscape fast. Check your irrigation system after storms. If yours got hit by lightening, you may not …
Category: Irrigation Maintenance Orlando
You Need a Rain Sensor!
Yes, you need a rain sensor. Yes, they are required by law. Yes, they do save water. And yes, they can help you fight off problematic additions to your lawn and landscape such as fungus. A rain sensor will help …
Properly Watering St. Augustine Grass
St. Augustine grass does not waste water, people do! That’s right, St. Augustine sod does not waste water. Most people set their irrigation controller and forget it until the lawn is dead! Remember, your sod is a living, breathing thing. …
No Water?
Are you dealing with no water when you turn on the irrigation system? There are 2 simple things it could be. Reason #1: Rain Sensor. Reason #2: Water is turned off by your water purveyor. It could rain enough to …
Do Not Waste the Water!
The general consensus for most homeowners is that they are using too much water for irrigation. Yes, it is true. We are using too much water! Several utility companies are turning off the reclaimed water during the day, and even …
Hot Spots!
Do you have hot spots in your lawn or your landscape? If you do, you may have an irrigation problem, or the wrong sod or plant material has been used. If you have partial exposure to the sun and/or shade …
Wet But Dry
Does your yard look dry? Does it look like the sprinklers are hitting the dry spot? We may have an answer for you. It may be as simple as not running the irrigation long enough. That is an easy fix: …
Is Your Grass Dry?
Are the lawn and home landscape both becoming too dry? The first thing you may want to check is your irrigation system. This is a common contributor to a yard lacking moisture. It is hot and dry in Orlando these …
When Your Irrigation Timer Isn’t Working
If your irrigation system stopped working and you surmise it has something to do with the controller / timer, here are a few things to check: This may seem like a no-brainer, but make sure the water to the irrigation …
2 times a week!
Yes, It is the time that you can water 2 times per week. Do not just add water because you can. Add the second day when you need it. If it is cool out, you do not need more water. …