The Irrigation Association has declared July – Smart Irrigation Month. “Why?” you might ask. Well, July is the month when watering lawns, gardens and landscapes is in peak demand. The purpose of this initiative, is to increase public awareness about the value of water use and the simple practices and newer technologies homeowners, businesses and […]
irrgation, Irrigation Association, Water Conservation
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 we come near the end of another rainless and humid summer many of you may be looking at your yard wondering why it happened again. The stress from the heat has made your lawn look and feel like straw. When you walk on the lawn you may hear a crunching noise. Some may have […]
Irrigation, lawn disease, sprinkler systems, 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 ConservationThe more extreme heat we have, the more stress it can have on a lawn. As a homeowner with an irrigation sprinkler system, you might be considering increasing your water budget. It would be natural to think that. You might even be thinking to increase your zone run times or set up additional start times […]
Irrigation, sprinkler systems, 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