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 [...]
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 [...]
Standard Time has begun, and I have yet to meet anyone that is in favor of turning back the clock. Until we switch back to Daylight savings next spring, March 9, 2025, sunset will be [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Is It Time to Winterize My Sprinkler System?Yes!The weather is cool and rapidly turning colder. As we move through the fall and approach winter there are several factors that support closing your sprinkler system for [...]
