Irrigation systems need regular maintenance to keep them working efficiently year after year. Damage from lawn equipment or neglecting to have Morris & Bergen Irrigation winterize can cause leaks and other serious problems. Inspect your system monthly. Check for leaks, broken or clogged sprinkler heads, and other problems. Clean clogged screens and micro-irrigation filters as needed. Adjust sprinkler …
WATER WISELY
Today’s irrigation systems include sophisticated controllers that allow you to easily adjust watering schedules to fit different needs. Get in the zone. Schedule each individual zone in your irrigation system to account for type of sprinkler, sun or shade exposure, and soil in that section. Different zones will almost always need different …
Is a Sprinkler System Worth It?
The value of an irrigation system is relative to the intensity of maintenance and aesthetics desired. If you already manually water your lawn regularly and you desire a moderate to highly manicured lawn, it is worth it! Sprinkler systems save time, money, aid in water conservation, and help achieve a green lawn. You can save …
Difference Between Rotors and Sprays
So what is the difference between rotor sprinkler heads and spray sprinkler heads, other than the obvious fact that one turns and the other does not? Well, rotors do turn and also cover a larger area. Since they rotate, they have a lower precipitation rate than sprays which means they apply water slower than a …
What is Irrigation? – a Quick Overview
So, what is irrigation exactly? Most of us already have some type of understanding of the term, but I just wanted to write a brief summary about it. Irrigation is basically defined as the artificial distribution of water to the land to water crops, lawns, and landscapes. The two main uses of irrigation today are …
Is Installing an Automatic Sprinkler System Worth It?
The value of an automatic sprinkler system is relative to the intensity of maintenance and aesthetics desired. If you already manually water your lawn regularly and you desire a moderate to highly manicured lawn, it could be worth it. Sprinkler systems save, time, money, aid in water conservation, and help achieve a lush, green lawn. …
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Installing a Sprinkler System Can Lead to the Perfect Lawn
Having a perfectly manicured lawn starts with appropriate watering, and there is no better way to provide even watering than with a sprinkler system. While it sounds daunting, even an amateur can select and install a sprinkler system that will make his or her lawn and landscaping the envy of the neighbors. Measure In order …
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Why does lawn sprinkler irrigation matter?
Highlighting the benefits of lawn irrigation should fuel the argument for the installation of a reliable lawn irrigation system. Any avid gardener knows that water is a source of life and vitally important if you want lush lawn growth. It helps in the dissolving of nutrients and minerals so that they can readily be absorbed …
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Finding the Right Lawn Sprinkler System
The lawn sprinkler is a device that that is connected to a water supply and it sprays water all over your lawn to keep it watered and green. The two main types of lawn irrigation systems are the underground lawn sprinkler system and the above ground lawn sprinkler system. The underground system is obviously more …
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I RUN MY SPRINKLER SYSTEM?
Most local lawn experts say that sunny type grasses need anywhere from 1″ to 1.25″ of water per week during peak high temperature conditions. On the other hand, it is widely agreed that shade tree grass or cool weather grasses require from 1.25″ to 1.5″ of water per week during the same peak season. Just …
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