5 Reasons to Get Your Sprinkler System Serviced This Spring

Automatic sprinkler head watering lawn while person fixes it.This time of year, so many of us are eager to start getting the yard ready for the new season. Maybe you’ve even broken out the rake and gardening gloves already! But before you get too in the weeds—literally—of spring landscaping, be sure “sprinkler system startup” is on your to-do list. Though often forgotten, like almost anything else around your home and property, a sprinkler system also requires regular maintenance. Today, we’ll share five reasons why you need to have your sprinkler system serviced by professionals this spring.  Continue reading 5 Reasons to Get Your Sprinkler System Serviced This Spring

How to Avoid Sprinkler System Water Waste

Sprinklers spraying lawn while sun sets in background.An efficient irrigation system is crucial for maintaining a lush, healthy landscape. Yet so many property owners are unaware that their sprinkler systems may be wasting water, leading to higher utility bills and an unnecessary strain on local water resources. In this blog, we’ll explore the signs of sprinkler system water waste and share tips on how to optimize yours to achieve a beautiful landscape without being wasteful.  Continue reading How to Avoid Sprinkler System Water Waste

Why You Need to Winterize Your Sprinkler System

Lawn Sprinklers Water Green GrassThose who’ve had them installed know sprinkler systems are no small investment. That’s why properly maintaining them throughout the year is key to protecting your investment and saving you money on repairs down the road. A crucial part of this routine maintenance and seasonal care is the winterization process. Let’s break down why it’s necessary to winterize your sprinkler system.  Continue reading Why You Need to Winterize Your Sprinkler System

Reduce Irrigation Costs and Water Wastage with Xeriscaping

A xeriscape in a side yard making use of stones and native plants to adhere to the warm, dry climate.

With water shortages sweeping across the nation, it’s becoming more and more difficult to provide your exotic plants with the water they need. Fortunately, there are ways you can design a luscious and vibrant landscape without the need for frequent irrigation cycles. The gardening philosophy known as xeriscaping is a great way to achieve a healthy, low-maintenance landscape. Let’s review how you can reduce irrigation costs and water wastage with xeriscaping. Continue reading Reduce Irrigation Costs and Water Wastage with Xeriscaping

How to Organize a Sprinkler System for Maximum Efficiency

Automatic lawn sprinkler watering green grass. Sprinkler with automatic system. Garden irrigation system watering lawn. Water saving or water conservation from sprinkler system with adjustable head.Finding the right balance between having a green lawn and not spending a fortune on water bills can be difficult. That’s why it’s important to properly zone your sprinkler system. Knowing how to best set your sprinkler system can ensure your grass, garden, and shrubbery are all getting the precise amount of water they need. While we here at Dolan Landscaping can help you properly zone your sprinkler system and use it to its fullest potential, let’s review the best way to organize a sprinkler system for maximum efficiency. Continue reading How to Organize a Sprinkler System for Maximum Efficiency

Picking the Right Irrigation: Drip Lines for Your Landscape

Seedling vegetable beds with drip irrigation system.There are many options to choose from when it comes to landscape irrigation for your home or business, and it is a vital part of maintaining great lawns and plants. From soaker hose and drip irrigation lines to keep gardens and other plants watered in the most efficient way, to sprinkler/spray systems, all the way to industrial-strength rotor systems for large estates or commercial lawns. Today we’ll look at a popular choice for gardens and landscaping plants: drip irrigation system lines and soaker hoses that can be installed into your garden to cut down on work and wasted water. Continue reading Picking the Right Irrigation: Drip Lines for Your Landscape

Picking the Right Irrigation: Lawn Sprinkler System

Lawn Sprinkler in Action. Garden Sprinkler Watering Grass. Automatic Sprinklers.There are many options to choose from when it comes to irrigation for your home or business, and it is a vital part of maintaining great lawns and plantings. From soaker hose and drip irrigation lines to keep gardens and other plants watered in the most efficient way, to sprinkler/spray systems, all the way to industrial-strength rotor systems for large estates or commercial lawns. Today we’ll look at the most commonly installed system: the lawn sprinkler system, and see how they work and why they are a good fit for most irrigation needs. Continue reading Picking the Right Irrigation: Lawn Sprinkler System