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We are a London based irrigation company that helps residential and commercial customers throughout Ontario have and maintain beautiful, healthy lawns. Stay up-to-date on all news regarding irrigation systems, irrigation products, and landscape lighting with our blog.
Blue Jay Irrigation Blog
6M ago
Winterization Process Early fall is the time of year where we needed to start thinking about winterizing your irrigation system and protecting it from the winter elements. You can help our team our by finding your Point of Connection Tag and shutting off your water before our Technicians arrive. Figure 1. (below) is a diagram…
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Blue Jay Irrigation Blog
6M ago
The JSS Irrigation and Blue Jay Irrigation PartnershipWe are excited to share some incredible news with you today! As of October 1st, 2024, JSS Irrigation Management has officially joined forces with Blue Jay Irrigation, and together we are now operating as Blue Jay Irrigation – Golden Horseshoe. This merger represents a significant step forward for…
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Blue Jay Irrigation Blog
2y ago
Southwestern Ontario is a great place to start a vegetable garden. With fertile soil, plenty of sunshine, and a long growing season, you can grow a wide variety of delicious vegetables and herbs. If you’re new to gardening or just looking for some tips on how to get started, here are some things to keep in mind.
1) Plan your garden layout!
Before you start planting, think about the layout of your garden. Consider the amount of space you have and the amount of sunlight your garden will receive throughout the day. Southwestern Ontario can have hot summers, so it’s a good idea to plan for some ..read more
Blue Jay Irrigation Blog
2y ago
If you have found that your irrigation system isn’t watering the way it’s supposed to, you might find yourself in a situation where your irrigation system needs repair. These systems can be tricky to navigate, and you want to make sure the issue is fixed, and it can be easy for the problem to get worse if the repair is done incorrectly. If you find yourself in need of some repairs, have a look at this article so you can see what important things you need to keep in mind when repairing your sprinkler line.
What Can Cause an Issue With Your Sprinkler Line?
There are many different things that m ..read more
Blue Jay Irrigation Blog
2y ago
Adding some extra lighting to your yard is one of the best ways to highlight your favourite areas. It’s also one of the easiest ways to provide some additional illumination to high-traffic areas to allow people to see where they are going. If you want to add some ground lights to your yard but don’t know where to start, have a look at this great article to see the definitive guide to the best outdoor ground lights.
Outdoor lights can be used in many ways, and you can even double up with varying styles of light in the same area if you want a good amount of illumination. First, we’ll talk ..read more
Blue Jay Irrigation Blog
2y ago
Your lawn still needs care and attention in the winter months if you want it to grow back strong and healthy in the spring. There are so several steps you can take to make sure your lawn has enough nutrients for the winter months, and it’s easy to make sure it’s prepared. If you want to know a bit more about getting your lawn ready for the winter, keep reading to see the top 8 winter lawn tips to help you prepare for the season.
These winter lawn tips will help you make sure that your lawn can survive the cold Canadian winters. You want to see a sea of fresh green grass when the snow m ..read more
Blue Jay Irrigation Blog
2y ago
Landscape lighting is one of the best ways to highlight your fantastic yard, and it's an easy way to make it look unique. Landscape lighting is a great way to show off parts of your yard that you are proud of, and it's simple to install. If you want to know a bit more about landscape lighting for your trees and how you can use it, have a look at this list to see the top tips for finding and setting up the best landscape lighting for trees.
1. Choose your space
Adding your lighting will all depend on what you are looking to show off, so you need to start by choosing the areas that you ..read more
Blue Jay Irrigation Blog
2y ago
Watering your grass seems like an easy way to give your lawn exactly what it needs but are you watering at the right time? Is watering your grass at night good for your grass, or could you be setting it up for disaster? Have a look at this article to see why watering your lawn at night is a myth and when you should water instead.
Is it okay to water my grass at night?
For most people, nighttime is the best time for watering because it’s an off-peak time for their energy billing. Watering your grass at night usually means the water rates will be much lower than they are in the daytime. But is ..read more
Blue Jay Irrigation Blog
2y ago
Watering your lawn is crucial if you want it to stay healthy and fresh, but it’s important to ensure your yard isn’t becoming soggy. If you start to notice puddles around your lawn, then you should see what you can do to fix them before it starts to destroy the grass. If you are noticing a bit more water, then you’d like then have a look at this article to see how to avoid a soggy lawn with these eight expert irrigation tips.
Use the Right System for the Area
Puddling can occur when you are giving your lawn too much water through the irrigation system. This can happen for many different reaso ..read more
Blue Jay Irrigation Blog
2y ago
Watering your lawn is crucial if you want it to stay healthy and fresh, but it’s important to ensure your yard isn’t becoming soggy. If you start to notice puddles around your lawn, then you should see what you can do to fix them before it starts to destroy the grass. If you are noticing a bit more water, then you’d like then have a look at this article to see how to avoid a soggy lawn with these eight expert irrigation tips.
Use the Right System for the Area
Puddling can occur when you are giving your lawn too much water through the irrigation system. This can happen for many different reaso ..read more