Irrigation Water Audits Atlanta

Irrigation Water Audits are an excellent way to find out the efficiency of an irrigation system and what changes can be made to increase the efficiency and thereby, save money. A full water audit requires extensive knowledge, not just of irrigation, but of irrigation efficiency products. Many commercial irrigation customers find that the audit and irrigation system upgrades pay for themselves in less than 2 years.

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With rain in the forecast, we thought this was a good time to remind you that you don't have to manually cut off your system each time there is rain expected. If you have a rain sensor on your irrigation system, which has been required by law since 2005, it will take care of that for you. It's an inexpensive way to ensure that your irrigation system is doing what's its supposed to - supplementing the rainfall.

Drought watch moves closer to metro Atlanta

Yesterday the city of Griffin banned ALL outdoor watering beginning Friday. With almost 60% of your total water usage going towards outdoor watering, we can all help to reduce water usage while we water our grass, flowers, etc. Water efficient irrigation systems have products like sprinkler heads, nozzles, soil sensors & smart controllers that can reduce your usage and give your lawn the precise amount of water needed. Over 90% of people over-water! Consider doing your part to help keep the water flowing & flowers growing.

Irrigation Systems Atlanta-Soil Sensors

Did you notice your irrigation system running even after all of the rain we just had? Soil sensors can eliminate over-watering and reduce your water bill. They also typically work well with existing systems. These wireless sensors are placed in the ground at root level in each sprinkler zone. They measure soil moisture and temperature day and night. The measurements are transmitted to a base station which is connected to the irrigation system controller. When the soil has adequate moisture (whether from rain or from the irrigation system) the sensors will restrict the system from watering in that zone. Wow-now that's what I call getting to the "root" of the problem!

New Irrigation Systems Atlantal

Today we are starting a new irrigation system installation in McDonough. Our customer had some landscape items added to her yard (flowers, bushes, etc.) and was watering them manually with a water hose and sprinkler. The weather got horribly hot and it just got to be too much for her plus the new additions were beginning to suffer. The customer will now be able to revive the dried up landscape and I am sure she will be very pleased at the ease and efficiency she will soon be able to enjoy from her new irrigation system.

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Do you have an new irrigation system and have you noticed an increase in your water bill since having it installed? Water rates vary from county to county and the differences can be anywhere from slight to phenomenal. This will depend largely on the frequency with which you water your lawn but also the duration of those watering times. The irrigation company that installed your system should be up to date on efficent watering practices plus be able to offer you some inexpensive money-saving solutions. Ask about things like adjusting the frenquency and length of watering times or installing check valves in rotor and sprayers. Sometimes its the simplest adustments that can get some cash back in your pocket.

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Thinking about new irrigation system or possibly an irrigation system repair? Make sure to look for companies that are members of the Georgia Green Industry Association or the Irrigation Association. These groups require their members to maintain certain standards and they help to promote water efficient irrigation products.

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Learn more about Smart irrigation for Smart Irrigation Month and how we can help you not only water smarter but more effectively. Check out this video.

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Sign of the times? People are asking more about how they can save on their water bills with irrigation system products which thereby saves water. With Georgia's water crisis, it's important we as a company do our part.

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Seems like we all got spring fever with that beautiful weather of the last week or so and, today, feels more like fall. Outdoor landscape watering uses 58% of your overall water usage so be sure that you consider the many water efficient products for your irrigation system to help you save on those watering costs.

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If your planning a new irrigation system around a landscape plan, be sure that your irrigation company follows these guidelines:
(1) Take into account the expected size of plants (meaning placement of heads should take this into account). Otherwise, those heads may have to be moved later.
(2) Be sure the irrigation system is planned for a minimum of a 3 year establishment period for shrubs and 10 year establishment for trees from an irrigation perspective.

Irrigation Repairs Winterization

People ask us every day if here in the south you "really" need to winterize your irrigation system. Our answer 'yes' - because you never know what kind of winter we will have....it will increase the longevity of your irrigation system and low the chances of problems next spring if you winterize...no guarantees but it's not gonna hurt it for sure. Want to do it yourself? Tomorrow I'll tell you a couple of things you can help protect your system this winter...

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Are you considering what you want to do with your landscape next spring? Plan now..this is a great time of year..to install a new irrigation system so you're ready for next year!

Water Sense - Heard of it?

Water sense is a program of the EPA set up to encourage overall more efficient water-related practices. Since we know 58% of water usage goes towards landscape irrigation then we know that effecient irrigation practices is a HUGE part of the water sense program. Water sense also includes toliets and those little water wasters we never think about.

It's time to start thinking about irrigation maintenance agreements!

With the cooler temps we've seen of late, many of us are getting a taste of the beautiful Georgia fall that is coming. Now is the time to consider getting an irrigation maintenance agreement where for a flat annual fee your irrigation system will be shut-down properly and started up properly as well as check on for any issues. If you've never considered an irrigation maintenance agreement, there's no time like to present...like changing the oil in your car...it will give your irrigation system more longevity.

Irrigation System Installation

Monday we started a 10 zone irrigation system in Sharpsburg with the most highly water efficient heads, nozzles, and controller on the market. Our customer has been invovled every step of the way from product selection to design. As a result he will have an incredible irrigation system for years to come.

Wet Spots/Dry Spots - Irrigation System

You have an irrigation system right? You notice some really wet spots and some really dry spots. First check coverage and make sure its head to head (meaning on sprinkler head to another) then ask yourself this? Are there variations in sun exposure in that area? If so think about a Smart Controller that allows you to program in shade/sun, soil, plant type, etc. to help with less over watering and watering more efficiently overall.

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Today we are starting a 3 zone Hunter irrigation system in Hampton. While the customer had an existing irrigation system it was not in good shape at all and not properly design so it was more cost effective to install a new system rather than repair the old one.

New Irrigation System

If you are thinking about a new irrigation system, be sure that your irrigation company properly designs your irrigation system to provide even and uniform watering. Proper design of your irrigation system is the first step towards assuring a efficient irrigation system.

Tip to increase efficiency of your irrigation system

Tip #1: Make sure that your irrigation system is evenly distributing water. Make adjustments at least each year and move heads, if necessary, to ensure even watering is evenly maintained for growing plants.