If you’re asking why sprinkler valves fail, chances are you’ve had repeated problems with your valves. Few things are as frustrating as getting any home fixture repaired and then having to repair it, or another like it, only a short while later. If your sprinkler valves are repeatedly failing, there are some likely culprits you [...]
It takes sod roughly two weeks to form a shallow root system in the ground it has been transplanted into. However, many different factors affect this. Plus, shallow roots are not enough for the sod to be healthy for the long term. Sod must make deeper roots, so even after shallow roots have formed, you [...]
When you’re thinking about new landscaping, it makes sense that lawn replacements might catch your interest. Choosing a lawn replacement means that you can use less water, spend less time maintaining your lawn, and even benefit your local environment. Those who are allergic to grass will be especially interested in alternatives. We’re lucky that in [...]
You just got new sod installed, but that lush green look started to fade right away. What is going on? When new sod is turning brown before it can even establish itself and turn into a lawn, something is going wrong. There are a few mistakes your sod installer may have made to cause this [...]
Does your dog love to chew, bark at, and dig out your sprinklers? How do you dog-proof your sprinklers if your pup is interested in them? It can be a frustrating problem, especially if you want to leave your dog outside unsupervised with the sprinkler system. Plus, type of system matters. Drip irrigation is typically [...]
When you’re looking out over a clearly waterlogged lawn, you might wish you had a device to just suck up all the water, to save your grass. Sure, you can take a shop vacuum that is meant for water to the puddle and draw up the water. But you’ll still find the lawn is oversaturated [...]