Winterizing Your Florida Irrigation System

Posted on October 18, 2011, 7:16 pm, by Bruce Hage and received No Comments ».

Good News! There isn’t too much winterizing to do in Central Florida. For the most part, the irrigation system could be used at anytime in Central Florida. It is not uncommon to have temperatures in the 80’s during a Florida Winter.

If we have a severe period of freezing in Orlando, you may want to cover your pump or Backflow Preventor like you would cover your landscape. Keep in mind, do not blow out irrigation lines with air or drain the sprinkler system. If you did winterize your Orlando sprinkler system, you may have to do it more the twice to keep up with the heat.

If we can help call, Bruce Hage Irrigation at 407-275-0804. We’ll take care of your Orlando irrigation and sprinkler needs.

And remember, Keep it Green

Cooling Off

Posted on October 15, 2011, 2:07 pm, by Bruce Hage and received No Comments ».

It’s beginning to cool off-time to start reducing irrigation run times and/or frequency.

I would recommend running the irrigation much less than normal. At my home, I am already down to running the irrigation once a week. The lawn and landscape look great. If you have an ET system you should be around 25% RUN TIMES.

If you have not adjusted the total run time to a lower amount, do it now. With this cool weather, all you are going to do is waste water and your money. Save your water and money for next summer when you need it.

If we can be of any help, please call us at 407-275-0804.  We are the Orlando Irrigation experts for all things sprinkler and sodding related.

Keep it green.

Do You Want a Smart Controller?

Posted on October 4, 2011, 7:19 pm, by Bruce Hage and received No Comments ».

First things first.  A smart controller will adjust the run times of your Orlando irrigation system according to weather. They are affordable and you may already have some of the equipment right now!

Generally, your irrigation system will us a lot less water in the winter and a lot more water in the summer. Over a years time , you will see a savings of spending on water.

The best time to install a smart controller is during the cool months so the landscape and sod get accustomed to less water. If you have a Hunter Pro C, you can add a Solar Sync to it for $250 plus labor. The Solar Sync will enable your Pro C to be a Smart Controller.

If you want a smart controller, give us a call at Bruce Hage Irrigation 407-275-0804.

And remember, Keep it green.

How Do I Winterize My Sprinklers?

Posted on October 3, 2011, 7:22 pm, by ontarget and received No Comments ».

In Central Florida, it is not necessary to winterize your irrigation system. It is more than likely that you will need to use the system during the Florida winter. It is common to need irrigation about 2 times per month. Yes, only twice a month. Our ET (evapotranspiration) rate is below 2 inches per month in December, January and February.

The bottom line is that there is no real winter in Central Florida. You will need your Orlando irrigation system at some point. Just keep the water use low and save the water for the summer.

Keep it Green

Bruce Hage Irrigation 407-275-0804

Crooked Heads?

Posted on September 30, 2011, 7:04 pm, by Bruce Hage and received No Comments ».

No, not like a burglar or a politician. Examples of normal wear-and-tear on an Orlando irrigation system are heads becoming crooked, sideways, or out of plumb.

This distorts the way the water is projected out of the head and causes a functioning head to deliver water incorrectly. What can you do to fix it? Just get a shovel dig up the sprinkler head and manually make it straight again. It’s not really that hard, but it must be done.

If you need help, call us at Bruce Hage Irrigation 407-275-0804.

And remember, keep it green.

Looking for a Few Good Customers

Posted on September 21, 2011, 3:36 pm, by Bruce Hage and received No Comments ».

Yes, we are looking for a few good new customers. We will give a 10% discount on a new residential irrigation system that contains 4 to 12 zones and a controller, rain sensor and backflow. The only catch is that the work must be completed before the new year starts on January 1, 2012.

We still have the same great coverage and the best products in the industry. Please call us at 407-275-0804 to schedule your estimate on a new Orlando irrigation system.

Thanks,

Bruce Hage Irrigation

All the Heads are Working

Posted on September 19, 2011, 6:27 pm, by Bruce Hage and received No Comments ».

Just because all of your irrigation heads are working does not mean that they are working efficiently.

Over time, heads get pushed into the ground and get out of plumb or become crooked. They will need to be ” RESET” . This is simply digging up the heads and resetting them. Make sure they are plumb and doing their job.

Always make sure those sprinkler heads are straight and projecting water in the appropriate spots.

Remember, Keep it green! Call Bruce Hage Irrigation for all your Orlando irrigation, sprinkler, and sodding needs at (407)275-0804.

If we can help call Bruce hage Irrigation at 407-275-0804

Dry Week Ahead

Posted on September 13, 2011, 1:19 pm, by Bruce Hage and received No Comments ».

Dry week, this week! Make sure your irrigation system is working correctly. Most people don’t pay attention to the irrigation, just dead grass.

We recommend making sure your irrigation system is working properly. Then wait-wait until you see the beginning of stress in your dry grass. Then water about a 1/2 inch. Count the days since the last time it rains. That is how often you will need to water. Less water is better, but KEEP IT GREEN!

Call us if you need repair or a new irrigation system. 407-275-0804

Keep Replacing the Same Sod?

Posted on September 7, 2011, 1:14 pm, by Bruce Hage and received No Comments ».

Most people that assume they have dead sod immediately replace it. If you keep replacing the same sod or plant material, you probably have an irrigation problem. Most plant / sod decline and death are due to a lack of water. It probably gets wet, but not wet enough. If you need to have the irrigation checked for efficiency, please call us at 407-275-0804.  We specialize in sprinklers, sod, pumps, and anything irrigation related in Orlando.

Keep it green

Brown Spots

Posted on August 31, 2011, 8:20 pm, by Bruce Hage and received No Comments ».

Does your lawn have brown spots? Does the yard look dry? It has been raining a lot these past few weeks, so the yard probably isn’t dry. You may have a bug problem. Army worms and chinch bugs are popular lately. Either one of them (or both) could be causing these brown spots.

But for the most feasible cause of the brown spots, it’s most likely FUNGUS. Fungus is very common problem with lawn and landscapes during heavy rain. Make sure your rain sensor works and be sure you have a great pest control company.

When you need help with your Orlando irrigation system, call Bruce Hage Irrigation at 407-275-0804

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