Irrigation System Components

Clock You must learn to adjust your clock’s watering schedule. This schedule needs to be changed according to the change in seasons, and with the change in maturity of the plants. Your clock will always be located next to your outside electrical panel. Vacuum Breaker This is installed next to your front yard hose bibb. [...]

Frost Tender Plants

Some of your plants may be frost tender. You must cover these plants with fabric when the temperature drops below 35°. Image provided by mediafury.

Granite

Rocks are a natural product and will vary in size and color from delivery to delivery. Minus or decomposed rock contains 60-80% crushed granite sand. Screened rock contains approximately 40-60% crush granite sand, and sized rock contains approximately 20% crushed granite sand. Image provided by Seldom Scene Photography.

Weed Control

Pre-emergent, applied twice per year, is the best weed control agent in granite areas. Plastic overlays are no longer used depending on your landscape. Some weed growth will occur even after treatment and should be manually removed. Image provided by benketaro.

weed control

The standard stake applied with your tree is NOT able to withstand high winds. You must replace the stakes and cables to provide proper support as your tree becomes larger. Image provided by L. Marie.

Water Drainage

Your yard has been pre-graded by your builder to drain water off your property (or into a retention basin). The landscaping design is built around your drainage plan. Image provided by dpatricklewis.

Termite Barrier

In order to prevent termites, your home’s foundation perimeter has been treated with a chemical. Plants are not allowed to be installed within this 24″ perimeter. Image provided by mcyrusjohnson.

An automated irrigation system saves you water and much more!

Save Water The system is more convenient and efficient than manual watering-only the right amount of water is applied, where and when it is needed, which minimizes waste. Save Time The system operates automatically-on a pre-programmed schedule-to efficiently water your landscape, even when you’re away from home. Save Money The less water you use, the [...]

Here are some practical tips to help you have a lush, green landscape while using less water!

Don’t Drown The greatest waste of water comes from applying too much, too often-much of the water is never absorbed. Instead of watering for one long session, water a few times for shorter periods and take 15-minute breaks between each session. This will allow water to soak in, while minimizing runoff. Watch the Clock Water [...]

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