With the warming weather and anticipation of spring, excited gardeners and landscape enthusiasts are considering activating their irrigation systems to apply some water to the dry, thirsty landscapes.

Irrigation, landscape, drip irrigation, water, designMolly McDowellMarch 3, 2021irrigation, activation, soil temperatureComment

Irrigation Filtration

Irrigation filtration is necessary depending on the water source for the irrigation system. Some systems are sourced from the city water supply which is very clean while some systems are sourced from irrigation canals and ponds and can have different types of debris and multiple issues requiring filtration.

Irrigation, landscape, garden, drip irrigation, raised beds, water, designMolly McDowellFebruary 4, 2021filter, filters, filtration, screen, disc, irrigationComment

What Type of Irrigation Should I Use?

The question seems simple enough yet the answer is a bit more complicated than some would like it to be. The intent of this blog it to not necessarily answer the pressing question of should one use sprays or drip to irrigate a garden bed but why is there not a simple answer to this seemingly simple question.

raised beds, landscape, garden, drip irrigationMolly McDowellJanuary 13, 2021raised beds, gardening, irrigation, drip, sprinklersComment

Tips to Improve Irrigation Efficiency - Happy Earth Day

There are many elements in an irrigation system that affect performance and efficiency. Some of the components can be complicated like weather sensors and pressure reducers. Other pieces are simple like sprinklers and nozzles. In the spirit of Earth Day and more folks spending time at home, wanting to maintain a healthy landscape while keeping costs down, here are a few tips on what homeowners can do to improve irrigation efficiency and conserve water.

Irrigation, landscape, water, drip irrigationMolly McDowellApril 22, 2020irrigation, landscape, water use, water managementComment

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