The Ground Source Blog

Posted by Joe Mouad on Feb 27, 2024 9:00:00 AM

How New Landscaping Projects Can Affect Your Irrigation System

Your trusty irrigation system is hanging out, doing its thing, keeping your lawn green and your flowers healthy.

Then, one day, a truck full of concrete pavers shows up. A skid steer starts zooming around. There’s talk of new sod.

What the heck? Your irrigation system is understandably anxious. What about all its lines tenderly tucked underground? What about all its reliable sprinkler heads?

A new landscaping project is exciting — to you. But will there be lawn irrigation damage your sprinkler system should stress out about?

Posted by Joe Mouad on Sep 12, 2023 11:45:00 AM

5 Important Sprinkler Maintenance Tips for Orlando Homeowners

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.

Posted by Joe Mouad on Aug 4, 2023 8:02:00 AM

Sprinkler Repair Companies in Orlando: 7 Red Flags to Watch Out For

When you have a problem with your irrigation system, you don’t have time to mess around.

Your grass is turning brown. Your flowers are wilting. Your patience is disappearing.

You need prompt, skilled irrigation technicians who respond quickly and know exactly what they’re doing to get your system up and running.

Timing is everything. You need sprinkler system repair done right, expertly, the first time.

Posted by Joe Mouad on Dec 29, 2022 10:45:00 AM

8 Common DIY Sprinkler System Installation Mistakes

Nobody’s judging here, but think back for a minute to your last DIY mistake. 

That time you tried to fix the dryer and a small fire happened. The Purple Bedroom Nightmare of 2014. The incident your family refers to as When There Was So Much Water Everywhere. 

It’s tempting to try to save some bucks and tackle DIY sprinkler system installation.