Technically, there are a lot of things that can ruin your new sod.
A bison stampede. A pro football team practicing on your lawn. A groundhog convention.
Those would all be big new sod problems.
But let’s stick to the scenarios more likely to happen as you embark on new sod lawn care.
If you’re getting ready for a whole bunch of new landscaping plants at your house, you’re really excited.
You can’t wait.
But please wait, just a minute. A bunch of new plants is a big deal. You should ask a few questions before you sign that contract with your Orlando FL landscapers.
What questions? Here you go.
Sprinkler systems are mysterious contraptions.
On one hand, it seems simple: turn it on, it sprays water.
But there’s a lot going on, from your controller (which can be confusing enough on its own) to parts underground you can’t even see.
When you shell out $3,000+ for a sprinkler system, what do you get in return?
Besides water spraying out all over your lawn and garden, we mean. That’s a given.
How much does a sprinkler system actually cost? And what value do you get in return?
Let’s take a look.
Drip. Drip. Drip.
Uh oh. A constant, steady dripping usually means something’s wrong at your house.
Leaky faucet, maybe, or a leaky roof.
Not this time. When you have a drip irrigation system, a steady drip means your plants are getting watered perfectly, with no wasted water.
No need for your tool box.
What exactly is drip irrigation? Is it right for your landscaping?
Here’s what you need to know.
Something’s not right with your sprinkler system, and this is the last thing you need now, right?
We’ll cross our fingers for you that it’s just a clogged nozzle or a stuck valve — nothing major.
But you might have to get your hands dirty.
How do you fix a broken sprinkler?
Let’s walk through a few common problems.
If your Orlando sprinkler system is steadily chugging away, watering your lawn, you’re probably happy with it.
But is it the best it can be? Or is it wasting water, costing you money every time it turns on?
Will you have to turn off the water to your entire house if something goes wrong with your sprinkler system? (What a pain, right?)
Not all Orlando irrigation companies include all the features you need to get the best operation out of your sprinkler system.
Maybe you’re one of those homeowners who loves to handle your own lawn chores.
You have a garage full of tools and wake up early on Saturday mornings ready to tackle your list.
Or you’re rolling your eyes right now and keep a list of home and garden repair companies handy in your phone contacts list.
Fact number one: here in Orlando, you need an irrigation system for your lawn and landscaping.
You know it. We know it. Your lawn knows it.
Basically, everyone knows it.
Without irrigation, you risk parched brown grass, wilted flowers, and the embarrassment of unsightly, struggling landscaping, not to mention the expense of re- planting or re- sodding.
Now that we’ve cleared that up, here are a few more facts you should know before your lawn sprinkler system installation.
Is there a best time of day to run your irrigation system?
As long as your lawn and plants get enough water, does it matter?
It does.
Here in Orlando, Orange County sets the lawn watering rules, and we’ll talk about those. But within those restrictions, there are some helpful tips.