The fall season is here, and cooler temperatures and shorter days are upon us. As each week passes by,  your lawn grows less and has less need for water. The trees are getting ready for [...]

The short answer is – no. Irrigation in November is not required and in Nassau County a violation of their sprinkler system code. In November the temperatures are cool/cold, the days are short, and the [...]

A great irrigation installation begins with a great design. There are many variables that must be considered that include the following: Water source e.g. municipal vs. well water Water volume as gallons per minute Water [...]

Brown spots or brown areas in the lawn may be caused by several factors. The types of grasses we grow here on Long Island are cool weather plants and do not like or thrive well [...]

WATER! WATER! WATER! The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Long Island for the next several days. It’s important that you increase your irrigation run times to maintain your lawn and landscape. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]