As we come into late September, it is starting to look more and more like fall. We are starting to see more fall color in the trees. Fall is a transition season for many of us. We go from relaxing in the summer to life getting busy again as kids are back in school, church programs start again, fall sports, and much more. The same is true for trees as…
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This is a re-post from last year, but I thought that it would be a good fit into the series about proper watering. This post is the fourth part in a four part series about watering your lawn and landscape. Originally Posted on May 19, 2017 An underground sprinkler that is sticking too high out of the ground. Underground sprinklers can be quite a help in the summer when we…
Read MoreUnderground Sprinklers vs Hose and Sprinkler
This post is the third part in a four part series about watering your lawn and landscape. An underground sprinkling system does have it’s perks, it also has it’s drawbacks. The same can be said of using a hose and sprinkler to water your lawn. Underground sprinklers, specifically the sprinkler clocks can be a very nice convenience. The sprinklers will turn on and off once the clock is set. The…
Read MoreLawn Watering Frequency
This post is the second part in a four part series about watering your lawn and landscape. How often should you water your lawn? That is a good question, however there is not a simple answer. The simplest answer would be enough water to keep the grass hydrated. But how much is enough? The biggest factor for that answer is the weather. Is it hot? Cool? Rainy? Dry? Windy? The…
Read MoreNecessity of Irrigation
This post is the first part in a four part series about watering your lawn and landscape. Every living thing needs water. This includes the grass and plants all around us. Some plants need more water than others, but all plants need hydration. We have had some hot and dry stretches this summer. As a result, some of the grass and some landscape plants are starting to show it. They…
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