Can my landscaper install an irrigation system for me?

Some landscapers can install irrigation systems, but besides the fact that landscapers primarily work with plants, not plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems, there are important factors to consider: Permits and Expertise: Landscapers must hire professionals to obtain backflow prevention device and sprinkler permits. They also need plumbing and electrical expertise, as well as access to equipment like a vibratory plow …

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Installing your own irrigation system will probably not save money in the short term – and could cost you more over time

If you’re a really skilled, ambitious DIYer–with the connections you need to pull permits and let you borrow a vibratory plow—and if you like digging, you might save money by installing your own irrigation system. Even so, whether you’re an experienced, connected DIYer or not, it’s important to consider the challenges involved in a DIY installation: Design and Layout: Properly …

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Installing an innovative, automatic, direct irrigation system can change your life!

Installing a lawn and landscape irrigation system will simplify your life by making lawn and landscape watering easy so you can enjoy more of life! An innovative, automatic, direct irrigation system designed and installed by Irrigation Tech will simplify your life by removing the hassle and hard, messy work of hose and sprinkler management, so that you have more time …

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Will My Irrigation System Freeze in the Winter?

Will My Lawn and Landscape Irrigation System Freeze During Winter? Yes, both drip irrigation and landscape sprinkler systems are at risk of freezing during the winter in Upstate New York. In Monroe County and the Finger Lakes Region, frost can penetrate up to four feet below ground during winter. This risk is even higher in winters without consistent snow cover …

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Wrong Ways to Water Lawns & Landscapes

Understanding Your Lawn and Its Water Needs Relying on manual watering methods, and common mistakes such as overwatering and underwatering based on your lawn and landscape’s changing needs, waste water and do not promote a healthy lawn and landscape. Read on to learn more about the best watering methods and how to identify and avoid overwatering and underwatering. Six Wrong …

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Lawn & Landscape Maintenance Tips

Four Season Lawn & Landscape Maintenance Tips Healthy soil, grass types, fertilizer, good lawn maintenance practices, and an automatic watering system all play a role in a healthy lawn and landscape. Popular Grass Types in New York State & How to Keep Them Healthy If you’re looking to create a hearty and beautiful yard, here are three common grass types that New …

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Everything You Need to Know About Landscape Watering

Everything You Really Need to Know About Proper Landscape Watering and Maintenance What is the most important factor in maintaining a healthy landscape? Proper irrigation is the most important factor in growing a lush, green landscape. That’s why we say “For A Beautiful Lawn, Just Add Water!” Here are answers to some common questions about watering as well as some …

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Why Underground Irrigation Systems Leak

Why Underground Irrigation Systems Leak  When you have an underground drip irrigation or lawn sprinkler system, after some period of use, it may develop leaks which will need to be repaired. Leaks can create soggy patches in your planting beds or yard, reduce the water pressure in your system – which means that some drip lines or sprinkler heads may …

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Tips to Improve Irrigation Efficiency

Three Tips to Improve Lawn Irrigation System Efficiency Here are three simple tips to make your sprinkler system more efficient. 1. Address Leaks Promptly The average family can save 180 gallons of water per week or 9,400 gallons per year by promptly addressing leaky faucets, toilets, and sprinkler systems. If your grass or concrete is frequently or unusually wet, you …

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System Installation Expansion Replacement

How Far Ahead Do I Need to Plan to Have my System Installed or Expanded? The short answer is ‘it depends’. It depends on the weather and our installation backlog. We install 45-60 residential and commercial systems each year and by mid-February can be booked through mid-summer. Bad weather can also delay or prolong scheduled installations. So, it’s a good …