It’s time to shut down your sprinkler system and purge your system of water! Why now? The temperatures are in decline and cool weather combined with short days (less sunlight) equal less evaporation of moisture [...]
The beginning of fall is less than one week away and winterizing of sprinkler systems has already begun. In order to winterize your sprinkler system properly it must be in good working order. I recommend [...]
According to the experts in arboriculture and Cornell cooperative extension, the best time to prune trees, especially deciduous trees, is between president’s day (February 20th) and tax day (April 15th). There are several reasons for this [...]
This week we winterized two sprinkler systems that our clients could not arrange to have us take care of this past fall. Needless to say, waiting till January is not recommended and potential for catastrophic [...]
The official start of winter is only a few weeks away and with everyone busy preparing for holidays, I have put together the annual Rain Rich winter tips check list to help you prepare. Preparation [...]
Rain Rich recommends winterizing sprinkler systems before Thanksgiving due to the high probability of extreme cold freezing weather. Once the weather drops below freezing it may be impossible to winterize your sprinkler system due to [...]
It is time to prune your trees! It’s February and its cold on Long Island with snow on the ground and probably not the best time to be outside! However, it is a good time [...]
This weekend Long Island will experience below average temperatures. Cold weather can wreak havoc on home, health, and plumbing. Really cold weather with a stiff wind can test even the best designed homes. It is [...]
Rain Rich can now install roof and gutter de-icing for snow removal and to prevent damage to your Long Island home and property. This past weekend we experienced one of the largest Long Island snow [...]
Evergreen shrubs continue the process of photosynthesis during the winter and this process requires water. Plants absorb water through their roots and migrate it to their leaves and if the ground is frozen then they [...]
