Have you ever looked out the window and mentally kicked yourself because you didn’t think to check the weather before you left home? And now it’s raining and your sprinklers are scheduled to turn on right about…now? A rain sensor would save you the mental anguish and money from not running your sprinklers during a […]
We’ve made it our business to be experts in irrigation systems, but we understand that not everyone knows the difference between the different types of irrigation systems. There are many different ways to supply water to a large body of plants. Water is provided in different volumes and reaching different areas, which can affect plant […]
So many people think that they can DIY anything these days. You know the type: they think all they need are YouTube tutorials and grit to get anything done. Unfortunately, as helpful as YouTube tutorials can be for some tasks and hobbies, there are some projects best left to the professionals.Installing and maintaining an irrigation […]
A correctly designed and programmed sprinkler system will faithfully deliver the right amount of water to your yard every time you turn it on. But like any other appliance in or around your home, it occasionally breaks down or requires maintenance. Fortunately, most problems with your sprinkler system can be addressed, or even avoided, with […]
Newly seeded or sodded lawns require special irrigation and attention. There is a delicate equilibrium that must be maintained so the new sod can take root or the new seeds can grow strong. You want your lawn to grow healthy and green, which requires you to be a helicopter parent for a while until its […]
One of the most frequently asked questions about installing a new irrigation system is “will it help me save water?” Irrigation systems are one of the most cost-effective ways to efficiently give your yard and landscaping the hydration it needs to survive – especially in this hot St. Louis summer. Water efficiency and growing lush […]
If you just had a new sprinkler system installed you’re probably wondering, “what is a backflow preventer anyway?” Simply put, it’s a device installed on your home’s water system that prevents your drinking water from being contaminated due to backflow. It allows water to flow in one direction, but never back in the opposite direction. […]
Your lawn needs water to thrive, right? So that means you should water it every day, right? Actually, no. You shouldn’t be watering it every day. Too much of a good thing and all that. Grass plants don’t need and can’t use that much water. When it rains, the porous spaces in the soil underneath […]
Gardening can be a great de-stressing activity that gives you something to be proud of. But when the heat of the St. Louis summer kicks in, you may find yourself more interested in a cold glass of lemonade and some air conditioning rather than digging in the sweaty sunshine. Here are some easy plants to […]
Who doesn’t love gardening? It’s such a relaxing, fulfilling activity that lets you enjoy the fruits of your labor (and show it off to the rest of the neighborhood too). But as the summer months heat up, getting out there and mulching, digging, planting, and pruning can be a sweaty and daunting task that’s more […]