Category: Lawn Care

The best philosophy for a successful turfgrass fertilization program
is to have an annual plan. The basis of that plan should be soil sampling
and testing to determine the “base” nutrient levels and then testing
again every 2 to 3 years to ensure …

By Janet Ashby

Lower the Cutting Height of Your Mower

In the fall the cutting height of your mower should be gradually lowered in order to begin the winter with no tender young grass that will be susceptible to disease. In addition …

Municipal Water Systems

Irrigation systems utilizing municipal or county water are supplied through a water meter. Water meters range in size from ⅝ inches to 2 inches or more. For a typical landscape system …

There are many types of piping available – CPVC, PVC, galvanized iron, and polyethylene just to name a few. The two piping types most commonly used for irrigation systems are white PVC (polyvinyl chloride) and “black …

There are three basic types of valves used in irrigation systems – gate valves, ball valves, and electric valves. Gate and ball valves are both manual valves that can be used if you do not plan to automate your irrigation …