Sprinkler Systems
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Water Restrictions
Well they are coming, more than likely some of the worst water restrictions in years are coming to Colorado's front range. Denver water has already announced watering will be reduced to two days per week and trust me the other cities will be following as well. Now will be the time to start thinking about ways to save your lawn and think about the future of your lawn in Castle Rock, Englewood, Greenwood Village, and ...
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Infrastructure: Buried No Longer
You will find that all this money that is needed for the upgrading of the water infrastructure could cause your water bill to triple. The massive investment needed for buried drinking water infrastructure in the United States totals more than $1 trillion between now and 2035. The need will double from roughly $13 billion a year today to almost $30 billion (in 2010 dollars) annually by the 2040s, and the cost will be met primarily through higher ...
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Understanding Your Soil
Irrigation Basics The soil type on your property is an important factor in determining how fast and how often water can be applied to the plant material. Soil type Soil absorbs and holds water in much the same way as a sponge. A given texture and volume of soil will hold a given amount of moisture. The intake rate of the soil will influence the precipitation rate and type of sprinkler ...
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Landscaping Tips That Can Help Sell Your Home
Use these 10 tips to increase your home's curb appeal and find out how an attractive and well-maintained landscape can add as much as 10 percent to its value. Potential home buyers form their first impression of a home from its curb appeal. Yet often a home's outdoor landscaping is overlooked, or underdone, in the preparation for the sales process. An attractive and well-maintained landscape can add ...
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Inspect the landscape before buying a home in Colorado
A home inspection plays a vital role in buying a Colorado home. A real estate agent can help schedule an inspector for the home itself, but when it comes to the land around the home, you're on your own. Yet, there are a number of things you should know about the landscape before you buy.
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Irrigation Tips
Consider plant materials With all irrigation, try to match the type of irrigation system and sprinkler heads to the plant materials to be watered. This will insure that your system works most efficiently and the turf and plants get the kind of irrigation they need. Tips for efficient irrigation Did you know approximately 50 percent of the water we consume each year goes toward landscaping? And water bills typically ...
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Hunter Solor Sync
The Hunter Solar Sync is a weather-based sensor that adjusts irrigation schedules based on daily weather conditions. Solar Sync saves water by adjusting irrigation run times daily. Solar Sync works by measuring the sun's intensity and surrounding air temperature, and implementing the most optimal controller zone run times based on that data. Through these continual adjustments, Solar Sync ensures that your landscape receives efficient irrigation no matter what the forecast looks like.
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Landscape Water FAQs
What time of day should I water? Water during the morning or in the evening, 9 PM to 9 AM, never during the heat of the day or when the wind is blowing. Is there an easy way to tell when areas of my yard need watering? Insert a 6" screwdriver into the ground. If it can be easily inserted you don't need to water. You should check your ...
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Hunter MP Rotors
WATER CONSERVATION TOOL Multi-trajectory rotating streams provide unmatched uniformity Automatic matched precipitation even after arc & radius adjustment Low application rate reduces runoff on slopes & tight soils PROVEN DURABILITY & RELIABILITY Rotator® Technology proven in demanding agricultural conditions since 1987 One moving part Patented "double-pop" flushes on start-up and shut-down without increasing spray head flow-by SIMPLE ADJUSTMENTS Easy arc adjustment Easy radius adjustment - up to 25% No need to change nozzle to maintain ...
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New Water Efficient Nozzle from Rain Bird
Rain Bird High Efficiency Variable Arc Nozzle (HE-VAN), a new irrigation product designed to help achieve water efficiency in landscapes and green spaces. The HE-VAN offers higher distribution uniformity and a lower scheduling coefficient, providing even coverage and shorter run times when compared to traditional VAN or fixed arc nozzles. “It’s our responsibility to help landscape and irrigation professionals grow their businesses through the adoption and wise use of water-efficient technologies,” said Warren Gorowitz, vice president ...
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