04 Jun 2016

The History of Irrigation – How Irrigation Evolved

It is truly an understatement when it is said that we should be grateful for the times we live in. Contemporary living has gotten busier though, as it seems no one has time to spare. Well thanks to technology, the tedious tasks of the past are becoming less time consuming, one such task is proper irrigation. Maintaining the perfect lawn has never been easier, and now with the latest in automatic sprinkler systems it’s not only easy, it’s efficient. It wasn’t always this way, a lot of genius engineering has gone into irrigation techniques as this was tied to food production, and that was pivotal in the beginning of human civilization, and food production remains an ongoing challenge to this day.

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03 Jun 2016

Why illuminating your property is a good investment

Colourful gardens, freshly cut grass, curvy walkways, a flat driveway; all these details contribute to how people will value your property in regards to aesthetics. A notable aesthetically pleasing feature, that is often undervalued, is landscaping lighting. Bringing in proper lighting to your property will bring a heighten security for both those residing in the home, neighbours and those passing by at night. It allows you to get creative in allowing that colourful garden or stonework to pop 24/7. Finally, landscape lighting allows you and your fellow patrons to enjoy the outdoors well past sunset, and if done properly, the lighting can be tailored to how you see your perfect evening. There is so much more that you can do with your landscaping lighting then most realize.

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03 Jun 2016

Put Away the Hose – Benefits of Automatic Irrigation

According to the Environmental Protection Agency or EPA around 30% of residential water usage is invested for outdoor usage. More than half of that percentage is put towards hydrating lawns and gardens, the act of which is summed up as irrigation. Now, there is a huge chance you’re doing it wrong, which means you’re wasting a precious resource, your money and in the end it’s definitely not doing your plant life any good. So let’s save the fish, keep those bills in your wallet and satisfy your plant life with a professionally installed sprinkler system installed by a certified irrigation contractor.

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