Are you old enough to remember the old Dunkin Donuts “time to make the donuts” commercials? The commercials showed a man snoozing soundly in his darkened bedroom, when suddenly he was wakened at an unearthly early hour by a blaring… Read More
Archive for the ‘Lawn Sprinkler Systems’ Category
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Tall Grass or Short Grass?
If you have a lawn, it has to be mowed. And if you have a lawn, you also have to decide how to mow: how frequently, and what height to cut the grass. According to experts, though, there’s no need… Read More
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Fertigation: Two Birds with One Stone
Every homeowner knows that there are two absolutely essential chores to maintaining a lush-looking, healthy lawn: irrigating and fertilizing. Every homeowner also knows that fertilizing can be a real pain: buying the expensive fertilizer, hauling the heavy bags home, schlepping… Read More
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July is Smart Irrigation Month
Are you ‘smart’ in your lawn and landscape irrigating habits? Since July has been named Smart Irrigation Month by the Irrigation Association, now is a good time to measure your irrigation I.Q. Why is your irrigation I.Q. important? Well, it’s… Read More
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Just a Reminder: Water Your Lawn Deeply and Infrequently
Here they come – the long, hot days of summer are upon us! And that means that watering your lawn and landscape will become a regular chore for the next few months. If you’ve had an automatic sprinkler system installed,… Read More
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Did You Know the Government Might Help Pay for Your Home Renovation Project?
Have you been mulling over the possibility of undertaking a home remodeling project? Maybe a nice basement renovation, for example? Remodeling a part of your home can be a great way to make your home a happier, roomier place for… Read More
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Snow Mold: A Wintertime Threat to Your Lawn
Bread can go moldy. So can cheese, meat, and many other food items. But lawn grass? Yep, that too. In fact, there’s a type of mold that can develop on lawn grass during the dead of winter. It’s called, appropriately… Read More
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Wintertime and your Lawn Sprinkler System
If you’re among the many homeowners fortunate enough to be blessed with a lawn sprinkler system, you know that it’s a wonderful aid in keeping your lawn healthy. And you also know that the sprinkler system saves you lots of… Read More
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Your Lawn Sprinkler System Can Help Protect You Against a Most Fearsome Lawn Pest
Has your lawn – or a neighbor’s – ever been reduced to a patchwork of yellow and brown spots peppered throughout the healthy, green sod? If so, that lawn had likely fallen victim to one of the most prevalent and… Read More
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An Automatic Rain Sensor Will Prevent You From Duplicating Mother Nature’s Efforts
One of the great advantages of a lawn sprinkler system is the automated convenience it provides. You can program the timer to water your lawn and landscape on any schedule desired. When Mother Nature is stingy with the rain, your… Read More