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 [...]
Many clients ask when is the right time to winterize a sprinkler system on Long Island. If you have an established lawn and landscape then Rain Rich Sprinklers recommends between now and Thanksgiving. Most lawns, [...]
Along with 4th of July Celebrations, July is typically the hottest and driest month of the year! The demand for water for turf and landscapes is at its greatest and it’s very important to conserve [...]
At this time of year on Long Island, you should begin watering when the daytime temperature is above 70 degrees and there is little or no rain. If it hasn’t rained for 3 or 4 [...]
