An in-ground sprinkler system is much more complex yet convenient and highly efficient. With this type of sprinkler system, a series of water supply lines and sprinkler heads are buried underground and run by a control panel. When the system turns on, water moves through the lines, causing t...
One of my first jobs was 12-page manual on how to install underground sprinkler systems, for which I was paid $5,000... quite a lot way back then. Another was for a paper on mainframe computer security. The paper was considerably more work - and more complicated - than the sprinkler ...
At the ends of the lateral lines, install your chosen sprinkler heads. These can be stationary or rotating heads, depending on your needs. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation. Secure the Pipes: Use pipe straps or stakes to secure the PVC pipes to the ground. This prevents...
If you’re not using soaker hoses in your garden, now’s the time to start. A drip irrigation system is highly efficient way to water your vegetables, flowers, trees, and shrubs. Learn how to set one up in your own yard.
Overhead watering sprinklers aren’t precise, so water is wasted and rain down water hard enough that they can lead to virus and fungus spreading in the garden. While a better solution is to water via a real dripline at the root and put sprinklers only w
your system to help prevent freezing, some water can still remain and damage pipes. If all the water is not removed, you could have significant damage waiting for you in the spring.To protect your sprinklers from freeze damage, we recommend a sprinkler winterization (also known as a "blowout...
For instance, Even though we are a closed shop ( No customer’s or employees ) the city wanted us to install a handicap access bathroom. My cost 10,000 dollars. We had to hire a designer and lawyer who spent countless hours going to city hall to have the shop reclassified to a studi...
Moon garden: to be enjoyed after-hours, a garden that blooms at night Cottage garden: a thrifty or whimsical garden, often associated with English homesteads Will you be planting your garden directly into the ground or in planters and raised beds? This will determine whether or not you’ll ...
Install an interior fire-suppression sprinkler system where required and where practical. Some regions, such as California, require this for all new home construction, but it is a good idea in any region where wildfires are a danger. While retrofitting a sprinkler system into an existing home is...
The system is easy to install and comes with convenient features. The sprinkler connects to your house outside faucet and you can access the sprinkler though a user-friendly control panel. When there is no need for watering the sprinklers retract in the lawn so it’s easier to mown. The ...