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.
First, let’s answer the question we just posed: yes, you should switch to smart irrigation.
How can we answer so quickly? It’s pretty easy.
Whether you realize it or not, you’re likely wasting water. And here in Central Florida, with a year-round growing season, that can add up to a significant cost in your water bill.
We understand the panic that sets in when you realize your sprinkler system is not working.
Here in Central Florida, that’s a real emergency that needs quick attention.
It doesn’t take long for a healthy green lawn or landscape to turn brown and die without enough water.
Too much water? That’s a problem, too, wasting water, increasing your water bill, and possibly damaging your grass or landscaping.
How can you tell if you need sprinkler system repair?
If you’ve been daydreaming about the perfect lawn, it should include an irrigation system.
The best lawns always do. Think targeted sprayers and water-saving nozzles hitting every inch of your landscaping, ensuring your lawn, plants, and trees all get proper irrigation.
Meanwhile, you say bye to parched brown grass, wilted flowers, and the embarrassment of unsightly, struggling landscaping.
Maybe you think you can’t afford the cost of irrigation.
But maybe you can. Let’s solve the mystery.
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 irrigation repair done right, expertly, the first time.