How Much Should I Water This Fall?
The fall equinox began on Sunday September 22. This is the day when there is an equal amount of sunlight and darkness. Temperatures are cooler at night and not as warm or hot during the [...]
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09, 2024
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08, 2024
Long Island Weather Alert!
Today, and the remainder of this week the weather forecast is for heavy rainfall. After several weeks of extreme heat and dry weather it’s time to reduce the watering. Hurricane Debbie looks like it’s heading [...]
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07, 2024
Have You Looked at Your Sprinkler System This Summer?
Summer heat is here and with two months remaining until fall... is your sprinkler system functioning properly? Your sprinkler system has been in full use since spring, and it is not unusual for some components [...]
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07, 2024
Is That Fungus in My Lawn?
This summer it’s not unusual to receive several calls from clients unhappy with the look of their Long Island lawn. At first, they believed that it was a problem with their irrigation system and upon [...]
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07, 2024
What is Smart Irrigation Month?
July is designated as smart Irrigation Month. In our area, July is the hottest driest month of the year. The national irrigation association, www.irrigation.org, has dedicated its resources to educating the public and water professionals [...]
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06, 2024
Is It Time To Increase My Watering?
Summer arrives this week along with heat and humidity. It is time to increase the watering with more time per zone and every other day watering. For many of you, especially if you live in [...]
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04, 2024
What’s New in Irrigation?
Spring has Arrived!With the arrival of sunshine and warm weather, lawn and landscapes are waking up from their winter dormancy. These past few years, with the advancement of technology and the growth of the irrigation [...]
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03, 2024
When Should I Begin Watering?
Typically, in spring we receive rainfall 2x -3x/week which is more than sufficient for most lawns and plants. Above average rainfall combined with cool temperatures allows soil to stay moist and provide plenty of water [...]
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03, 2024
Spring Is Here!
It is officially spring, and the days will become warmer with each passing week. In a few weeks the lawns will be turning green, plants will be flowering, and trees will begin leafing out. At [...]
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12, 2023
Let’s Get Ready for Winter! How should I prepare?
The official start of winter is here and although the weather has been mild, freezing weather conditions can begin at any time. The best defense from problems is to be prepared.I created this check list [...]