Even though this is not actually something new, the WIFI type controllers have now become available to sprinkler contractors for residential and light commercial from the manufacturers that irrigation contractors trust and prefer. This technology allows you to control your sprinkler systems through your smart phone or other devices with specific apps that are free […]
Over the past few years, the perennial weed known as kyllinga has become a real issue for us in New Jersey. There are 2 types of kyllinga – green and false kyllinga. False kyllinga is a weed that has come up from the south. This is a warm season weed. Ideal conditions for the growth of […]
lawn disease, lawn maintenance
As the new landscape season approaches, you may decide it is time for change in your landscape design. You might want to extend or add a shrub bed, eliminate a shrub bed for more lawn area, or change existing plantings for a new “look”. You might even want to do some hardscape work such as […]
Why should you choose an irrigation contractor who is licensed in New Jersey? Whether it’s a new system, a reconfiguration or maintenance issues, including changing a sprinkler head, an insured and licensed contractor, should be contracted. Remember, not all licensed contractors are the same. Your sprinkler system is a capital improvement on your property and you should do […]
EPA WaterSense, Irrigation, sprinkler systems, Sustainable New Jersey, Water Conservation
As a water conservationist, I always recommend drip irrigation to my clients. Aside from conserving water consumption, a drip irrigation system has many other benefits. It saves you money on your water bill and we all like to hear that! But it also helps to prevent disease because it minimizes the water contact with plant […]
Environment, EPA WaterSense, Irrigation, Landscape, Polutants, sprinkler systems, Sustainable New Jersey, Water ConservationI just read an article in the newspaper about the possibility of another rate increase of 20% from American Water. After reading the article it makes one wonder why such a substantial increase especially since we have seen rate hikes 4x since 2004. If this is approved we are looking at an increase that will top 73%. […]
Environment, Irrigation, Landscape, Lawns, Polutants, Sustainable New Jersey, Water Conservation