Many people hesitate to install pavers because the initial cost could be higher than over alternatives. However, the advantages are many and should be weighed against that cost over the long term. Pavers today come with great design flexibility; their many shapes and colors allow for creativity in design patterns and visual appeal. Their beauty…
Broken sprinkler heads are one of the most common problems associated with automatic lawn irrigation systems. When your irrigation system is on, broken sprinkler heads can be spotted either by the lack of spray, erratic spray or the head fails to pop up out of the ground altogether. Sprinkler heads can get broken off when…
Today’s patios are artistically creative additions to your overall landscaping plans. When blended with other hardscapes such as your garden walking paths, steps leading down from your deck or heading toward your water feature, they can have a major impact in literally transforming the look, and feel, of your backyard retreat. Your local landscaping professional…
More and more people are enjoying the outside of their home, especially during the spring, summer and fall seasons. As a result there is a great deal of interest in turning areas on the exterior of the home into outdoor living spaces, where families can gather to relax and be with each other. Many people…
When done correctly, water features will enhance the overall appeal of any residential or commercial property. However, it is critical that the water feature be properly designed, installed and maintained by a qualified lanscape contractor who understands how the water feature will interact with the existing landscaping on the property. In addition, technical considerations such…
Most irrigation system contractors or landscapers will utilize either a “pop up” or a “gear driven rotor” irrigation heads on most residential and commercial sprinkler irrigation system projects. The type, as well as the size, will vary depending upon the areas being irrigated. A qualified irrigation system contractor will utilize the most effective irrigation head depending upon the…
The heart of every sprinkler irrigation system is the irrigation timer, which is basically a computer that controls the different zones that the irrigation contractor has set up. In many cases the irrigation system contractor or landscaper will install the timer within the garage of a single family home or townhome. On commercial buildings they will…
Residential and commercial property owners have many options available when it comes to sod, however the best sod available is based upon Fescue, Bermuda or Zoysia grass. While all are popular, the best one to use depends upon soil conditions, the presence of shade and the ability of the property owner to provide regular maintenance.…
If your home or business has an irrigation system installed, one of the seasonal maintenance items that must be performed is the complete winterization of the irrigation system. It is critical that this service be scheduled with a professional irrigation contractor or landscaper prior to the onset of the winter. Since sprinkler irrigation systems are installed at…
The creation of different irrigation zones is one of the most important things that a qualified lanscaper or irrigation system contractor will do when designing a residential or commercial irrigation system. Zoning is critical in order for the irrigation system to deliver the right amount of water to turf and plants, which may have different water needs.…
