On March 17 we began activating irrigation systems and preparing them for when you need to water. Due to this labor-intensive effort, Rain Rich is recommending you schedule your appointment now. Please be aware that [...]
Spring Is Here! It is officially spring, and the days will become warmer on Long Island with each passing week. In a few weeks the lawns will be turning green, plants will be flowering, and [...]
The best time to trim trees on Long Island is during late winter, typically between Presidents Day and Tax Day (April 15). During this period, trees are dormant and without leaves, making it easier to [...]
At Rain Rich, we have been designing and installing landscape lighting for over 20 years on Long Island. We work with many different manufacturers and have seen many changes recently, especially with the introduction of [...]
The weather for Long Island this week calls for abnormally below freezing temperatures. Temperatures for the week will be in the teens to about freezing point. Along with the wind, this can cause many problems [...]
During these dark days of winter, it’s important to have your landscape lighting system working properly. Landscape lighting provides beauty to the winter landscape and, more importantly, provides safety and security. As lighting systems age, [...]
The weather forecast for this weekend on Long Island is for freezing weather in the teens! Is your home ready? Water in pipes that freezes will expand and spit. This can cause extensive and costly [...]
The unofficial start of winter is here on Long Island. With snow and freezing weather arriving earlier than normal now is a suitable time to get ready and be prepared. To prevent unexpected problems and [...]
Yes! It’s been a warm dry fall and many of you postpone the winterizing of your sprinkler system. Fortunately, many systems have now been winterized. If you have not winterized your system and have not [...]
This has been an unusually dry and mild Fall. Historically, November has had very cold nights and days that have damaged irrigation systems. Why wait? The time to winterize is now! Please don’t wait for [...]
