Evapotranspiration, commonly called ET, is the transference of moisture from the earth to the atmosphere. Evaporation is the movement of water from the soil to the atmosphere. Transpiration is the movement of water through a [...]
We occasionally receive calls from clients that their sprinkler system will not shut off. Usually it’s one zone that will run continuously for hours if left unnoticed. The client will say that they turned the [...]
Now that the weather is warmer and the unofficial start of summer has begun on Long Island it’s time to begin automatic watering of your sprinkler system. Determining the frequency and run time you should [...]
Normally most residential and commercial landscapes on Long Island do not require regular watering until around mid-May. Long Island receives a fair amount of rain, approximately 4”/month, for April and May. Most lawns and landscapes [...]
After a long, cold, and snowy winter on Long Island the warm weather is finally beginning to appear. Each day the weather gets warmer and there is more daylight. It feels great! In another month [...]
Winter is here with cold windy days causing pipes to freeze and resulting in serious damage to your home. We can’t control the weather however we can take precautions to prevent water from freezing and [...]
The official start of winter on Long Island is a few weeks away however the cold weather has already arrived. Everyone is busy preparing for the holidays and now is also the best time to [...]
Historical data has shown that freezing temperatures can occur on Long Island after mid-November that can cause great damage to your sprinkler system. Frozen water in your system will expand and crack pipes, fittings, and [...]
A major part in maintaining a healthy turf and landscape is managing the irrigation system during the growing season. During the spring and summer the landscape requires constant consistent watering on Long Island. Depending upon [...]
The short answer is –yes. After a heavy rain I receive calls that the sprinkler system was running or ran soon afterwards. There could be a number of reasons for this. A rain sensor is [...]
