On October 12, 2017 the Value of Water Campaign will host its third annual Imagine a Day Without Water event, which raises critical awareness about the importance of a safe, reliable water infrastructure and reduction of water waste.Why there is a Problem Water is invaluable. It is the most common bond between every living thing on the planet. Water is the lifeblood of our economy. It affects our daily…
Read more| May 12, 2017
Installing sprinkler timers and controllers for your home’s irrigation needs saves a lot of time and effort, resulting in a healthier lawn and a lighter pocket!Why Use Sprinkler Timers and ControllersMost homeowners have been there before. You weed and feed and water the lawn all season long, but no matter what the method, the lawn never seems to grow in green and healthy. Water may be the culprit!…
Read more| May 05, 2017
After winter has passed, just simply starting up your irrigation system is never a good idea. Instead, air and water may surge through the pipes, often resulting in damage when this occurs.Rather than find yourself repairing its key components, do some prep work beforehand to get it working up to par:Check the SoilAs your first step, check the soil surrounding the sprinkler system. Specifically, dig…
Read more| Apr 20, 2017
Many use a sprinkler system to irrigate a lawn, but the possibility remains that you’ll over- or under-water it, creating dry soil and patchy grass. Right now, watering essentially gets your grass prepared for summer, but going overboard is just as worse as forgetting to hydrate it at all.Instead, time how often your sprinkler runs with the following tips:1. Thorough But Infrequent WateringWhen it…
Read more| Apr 12, 2017
As a farmer or simply someone who likes to see your plants grow tall and bear vegetables, you understand the necessity for a watering solution. Drip irrigation, in which tubing is spread out over an area to emit a slow but steady stream of water almost directly to the roots, provides an inexpensive, more efficient system for the following reasons:1. More Water is Used – and Less is WastedBecause drip…
Read more| Apr 05, 2017
As you look to water your lawn, you’ll come across the basic irrigation types: drip sprinklers, your standard spray sprinkler models, and misting systems. You may think that, because all deliver water to your plants, all essentially do the same thing. While they essentially do, how they do it and their setup make a major impact:Drip IrrigationYou’ll notice it by the hoses used, but drip irrigation…
Read more| Mar 31, 2017
Most species of grass grow best in soil that is slightly acidic with a pH of 6 or 7. Soil with a pH below 5.5 is too alkaline for grass to grow well. Fertilizer will not help because the soil is too acidic to absorb nutrients. If your soil is too acidic, it could benefit from a lime treatment.How to Figure out Your Soil’s pH Soil pH can vary widely depending on your region’s climate. If you live in…
Read more| Mar 23, 2017
With winter drawing to a close, your lawn may be looking brown and bare. If you dream of having a thick, lush lawn, it is possible with the right care. Here are some tips to make your grass grow thicker this spring.How to Make Your Lawn Thicker One of the most important things to do is to aerate your lawn each fall. This will allow more oxygen, water, and nutrients to get to the roots of the grass.…
Read more| Mar 15, 2017
Some parts of the United States have bone-chilling winters, and in other regions temperatures are mild. Sometimes the temperature can swing from one extreme to the other in one place within a stretch of just a few days. Extreme cold is usually not the cause of death in plants, but rather plants are killed by extreme fluctuations in temperature over a short period of time. A sudden decrease in temperature,…
Read more| Feb 23, 2017
If soil is compacted and thatch builds up on your lawn, it can prevent air and water from penetrating deep into the soil. Thatch and organic debris under the surface can starve the roots. One way to make sure nutrients get down deep into the soil is to aerate your lawn. Aerating a lawn alleviates soil compaction. Aeration is a process of poking small holes in the soil that allow air, water, and nutrients…
Read more| Feb 14, 2017
