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Heads Up Irrigation Blog
1y ago
As springtime approaches, you may be wondering… Is it time to startup the sprinkler system?
After the winter you may be eager to get out there and start making the lawn look great. However, the reality is that you need to be careful when starting up your irrigation system for the first time, after the winter, or you may cause some expensive damage.
Sometimes there are also certain situations when you may want to have a professional do a springtime check and help you make sure everything is running right.
When To Start Up Your Underground Sprinkler System
Before starting up your irrigation syst ..read more
Heads Up Irrigation Blog
1y ago
A lot of homeowners make the same mistake when it comes to caring for their laws in fall, and they don’t really take care of them properly, or at all.
They seem to think that lawns need less care during fall, as the grass grows slower before becoming dormant in winter, but fall is exactly when the grass needs proper nutrients and enough moisture the most, so that it can be completely prepared for the cold winter.
In order for you to have a thick and healthy lawn come spring, you need to take really good care of it during fall. If you take the time to do so, you can be sure that your lawn will ..read more
Heads Up Irrigation Blog
1y ago
Do you wish to conserve cash as well as decrease your effect on the environment?
Adding a smart irrigation wifi controller to your irrigations system can dramatically improve the efficiency of your sprinkler system.
Below are a few reasons to add a wifi controller to your irrigation system.
Programmable Schedule
You can set your watering schedule right from your smart phone. You set your desired schedule based upon a hot day. The the smart app does its thing and adjusts the schedule based on local weather condition information to decrease or increase the watering time required. This will not o ..read more
Heads Up Irrigation Blog
1y ago
Watering your plants and your lawn can become one those daunting tasks, especially during the hottest months of the year. Of course, there are always people who prefer watering their lawns and plants personally, because they find it relaxing.
But did you know that over watering will kill your plants? Or that water bills can go up to 3 times as much when you manually water your lawn?
Motivated by saving the environment and preserving as much water as possible, professionals have developed in-ground sprinkler systems. They have bought plant watering to a scientific level and the results are asto ..read more
Heads Up Irrigation Blog
1y ago
Are you ready for spring and summer? Now that the weather is warming up, nothing is better than having a beautiful lawn to enjoy during the spring and summer.
Here are 7 tips to ensure you have a the best lush lawn in the neighborhood this season.
1. Cleanup
Time to take a stroll around your yard and see which plants got hit hard this winter. Look carefully for any plants that didn’t survive. Prune damaged or dead branches from trees and shrubberies, and remove twigs or leaves from the grass.
2. Dethatching
Dead grass and lawn clippings gather and get tangled down into grass, wh ..read more
Heads Up Irrigation Blog
1y ago
The process of choosing an irrigation contractor is an important step to a great looking and healthy lawn. The best irrigation contractor will properly install a reliable irrigation system that will water your lawn properly and utilize your water economically.
Here are several factors to consider to help you find the right contractor.
Invest Wisely
A professional irrigation systems will make your life easier and beautify your landscape. The irrigation system will make it possible for you to have flourishing plants all year round.
You should have the system designed and installed by a professio ..read more
Heads Up Irrigation Blog
4y ago
Do you wish to conserve cash as well as decrease your effect on the environment?
Adding a smart irrigation wifi controller to your irrigations system can dramatically improve the efficiency of your sprinkler system.
Below are a few reasons to add a wifi controller to your irrigation system.
Programmable Schedule
You can set your watering schedule right from your smart phone. You set your desired schedule based upon a hot day. The the smart app does its thing and adjusts the schedule based on local weather condition information to decrease or increase the watering time required. This will not ..read more
Heads Up Irrigation Blog
4y ago
A lot of homeowners make the same mistake when it comes to caring for their laws in fall, and they don’t really take care of them properly, or at all.
They seem to think that lawns need less care during fall, as the grass grows slower before becoming dormant in winter, but fall is exactly when the grass needs proper nutrients and enough moisture the most, so that it can be completely prepared for the cold winter.
In order for you to have a thick and healthy lawn come spring, you need to take really good care of it during fall. If you take the time to do so, you can be sure that your lawn will ..read more
Heads Up Irrigation Blog
4y ago
Watering your plants and your lawn can become one those daunting tasks, especially during the hottest months of the year. Of course, there are always people who prefer watering their lawns and plants personally, because they find it relaxing.
But did you know that over watering will kill your plants? Or that water bills can go up to 3 times as much when you manually water your lawn?
Motivated by saving the environment and preserving as much water as possible, professionals have developed in-ground sprinkler systems. They have bought plant watering to a scientific level and the results are ast ..read more
Heads Up Irrigation Blog
4y ago
Are you ready for spring and summer? Now that the weather is warming up, nothing is better than having a beautiful lawn to enjoy during the spring and summer.
Here are 7 tips to ensure you have a the best lush lawn in the neighborhood this season.
1. Cleanup
Time to take a stroll around your yard and see which plants got hit hard this winter. Look carefully for any plants that didn’t survive. Prune damaged or dead branches from trees and shrubberies, and remove twigs or leaves from the grass.
2. Dethatching
Dead grass and lawn clippings gather and get tangled down into grass, w ..read more