Why DIY Irrigation Might Cost You More in the Long Run Many homeowners love a good weekend project. You might think installing your own irrigation system will save you a lot of money. However, this task is much more complex than it first appears. While you might save on labor initially, mistakes can become very expensive. Most DIY enthusiasts find …
Enjoy More of Life with a Direct Irrigation System Installing a lawn and landscape watering system will simplify your life immediately. Most homeowners want a beautiful yard without the constant labor. Therefore, an innovative, automatic, direct irrigation system from Irrigation Tech is the perfect solution. We design and install systems that remove the hassle of yard work. Managing hoses and …
Will My Irrigation System Freeze in the Winter? Yes, your irrigation system will freeze and likely sustain heavy damage if you do not professionally winterize it before the ground reaches a deep frost. In Upstate New York, frost penetrates between one and four feet deep, which causes trapped water to expand and rupture pipes, valves, and sprinkler heads. Consequently, you …
Mastering Your Lawn: Water Needs and Common Mistakes Relying on manual watering methods often leads to disappointment. Many homeowners make mistakes like overwatering or underwatering as the weather changes. Unfortunately, these habits waste water and damage your plants. Furthermore, poor watering does not promote a healthy, deep root system. To achieve a lush yard, you must move beyond the Wrong …
How to Take Advantage of Lawn & Landscape Maintenance Tips To optimize your yard, you must combine proper species selection, precise mowing, and a professional irrigation installation that adapts to seasonal water demands. High-quality maintenance involves applying nitrogen-rich fertilizers during active growth phases and utilizing smart controllers to prevent water waste. By following these structured Lawn & Landscape Maintenance Tips, …
The Ultimate Guide to Irrigation Installation and Lawn & Landscape Maintenance Tips How to Take Advantage of Lawn & Landscape Maintenance Tips To grow a healthy yard, you must utilize an automatic irrigation installation that delivers water at the precise rate for your specific soil type. Experts recommend watering during the early morning hours to minimize evaporation and prevent the …
Understanding Why Underground Irrigation Systems Leak Why Underground Irrigation Systems Leak is primarily due to mechanical wear, accidental damage from yard work, or material degradation caused by environmental freeze-thaw cycles. Common culprits include cracked PVC pipes, malfunctioning solenoid valves, and punctured lateral lines that lose pressure over time. Consequently, homeowners must perform seasonal maintenance to identify these issues before they …
How Best to Improve Irrigation Efficiency To Improve Irrigation Efficiency, you must integrate smart WiFi controllers, utilize pressure-regulated sprinkler heads, and transition to drip irrigation for non-turf zones. These upgrades allow for site-specific water application based on real-time evapotranspiration data and local soil intake rates. By eliminating over-spray and optimizing hydraulic pressure, homeowners can reduce water waste by up to …
How to Maximize System Installation Expansion Replacement A successful System Installation Expansion Replacement requires a strategic design that accounts for hydraulic pressure, soil composition, and future landscape growth. Homeowners must utilize professional vibratory plows to minimize turf disruption and install smart controllers to optimize water application rates. By integrating these high-efficiency components during the irrigation installation process, you ensure 100% …
What Does it Cost to Install a Landscape Irrigation System? The short answer is ‘it depends’. It depends on the size and shape and grade of the property, as well as the location of trees and configuration of plantings, turf areas, hardscapes, and pools; the water source that will be used to supply the irrigation system; and whether or not …