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
5 Reasons to Get Your Sprinkler System Serviced This Spring
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
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.
Those 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.
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. 
When the ground freezes, so can your irrigation system. From sprinkler heads to in-ground pipes, when irrigation components freeze, any remaining water inside can freeze too. Forgot to perform winterization on your irrigation systems? This can cost you as that water expands when freezing into ice, warping and cracking your pipes and sprinkler heads. Below we look at the two most common issues on irrigation systems after winter, and what it takes to solve them.