Properly Maintained Irrigation System = Water Conservation
A properly maintained irrigation system is a great step toward water conservation. A poorly maintained irrigation system is wasteful. Steps Toward A Properly Maintained Sprinkler System 1. Check for clogged sprinkler heads or nozzles. Remove debris and re-test. 2. Replace missing or broken sprinkler heads. 3. Repair leaking sprinkler lines. 4. Adjust sprinkler heads so […]
Does Your Fruit Tree Have Green Lopsided Fruit?
If your fruit tree has lopsided green fruit it may be a victim of Huanglongbing (HLB) and commonly called Citrus Greening. HLB or Citrus Greening is caused by a bacteria called Candidatus Liberibacter asisticus. Early Symptoms of Citrus Greening Early symptoms of Citrus Greening are asymmetrical yellowing of the leaves known as “blotchy mottle”. It’s often mis-diagnosed […]
Calibrating Your Sprinkler System Is Simple
Have you ever calibrated your sprinkler system? It’s sounds technically difficult and a bit intimidating. Guess what? It’s not! How To Calibrate Your Sprinkler System Calibrating means to check, standardize or adjust systematically. In a scientific world this sounds complicated. In the world of sprinkler systems we are going to make it simple! The tools you’ll […]
When You Have Small Spots of Greener Grass
If you have small spots that are greener in your yard what do you think is causing it? Do you have dogs? What Causes Small Greener Spots in My Yard? The small green spots in your yard may be caused from dog urination. Dogs are creatures of habit and tend to urinate in the same […]
Can Easter Lilies Be Transplanted From Container To Ground?
You probably have several Easter Lilies in pots around your house or along your front sidewalk that you used as a Spring decoration. You’ve enjoyed them for the Easter season but now you are ready to get your house back in order. You are torn between tossing the Easter Lily in the garbage because its […]
Watering For Different Areas Of A Property
The best way to ensure you will water the various parts of your property for the right amount of times with correct levels of precipitation is to hire a licensed, insured and experienced irrigation contractor to install the system in the first place. How An Irrigation System Is Decided Irrigation systems are divided into “zones” […]
Fluctuation In Water Pressure Affects Lawn Watering
There are two primary sources of water used to irrigate a yard. You will either have non-potable water supplied by the City or County in which you live or you will have a well. Well Supplied Water For Irrigation Well supplied water always runs the risk of running low during times of drought. Installing […]
Sprinkler Heads In A Slope
Occasionally in Southwest Florida we come across hills and slopes. Gather they were probably man made since we live in the flattest place on earth. Perhaps you have a sprinkler head that was placed at the base of a hill or in a slope. This can cause several issues in the long run. Possible Problems […]
The Gardens At The Edison Fort Winter Estates
Thomas Alva Edison was a winter resident of Fort Myers Florida in the 1920’s. We all know him as The Inventor of the light bulb. His home is now a national piece of history. On this property there are many historical buildings, houses and gardens. Where Is The Edison Ford Winter Estates Located? The Edison […]
Naples Botanical Gardens
The goal of The Naples Botanical Gardens is to educate the public about nature and plant life through the display and education of many varieties of plant life, bird life, natural habitats and more. They desire to invoke feelings of bliss, happiness and delight for the folks that visit. Where is Naples Botanical Gardens Located? […]
