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GardeningGetting Your Irrigation System Ready For WinterPosted: 12/21/2011 Don't scalp your lawn. When you do mow, cut only one-third the length of the grass blade. (NAPSI)—Increasingly, lawn care is becoming a year-round process. No matter the season, there are things a homeowner must take care of in order to keep a lawn looking its best. For example, if you use a sprinkler system to help keep your lawn in great shape, there are certain tasks you must perform before winter arrives. Experts recommend that you winterize your system around the middle of autumn to make certain that the job is done before any freezing occurs. The process mainly consists of getting all the water out of the lines. When water is left in the system and freezes, it can damage the valves and other system components. Here are some tips from the experts at Rain Bird: • Start by turning off the timer. Automatic irrigation systems have a controller or timer. Most controllers have a “rain” or “off” mode that shuts off the signals to the valves. Turning it “off” allows the controller to keep all the essential programming information stored in it. The only change is that the valves will not activate. If you unplug or cut the power to your controller, you may need to reprogram it in the spring. • Make sure the water is off. Shutting off the main water supply helps to protect the system from freezing. Also, wrap the valve in insulation (foam insulation tape and a plastic bag). If your system doesn’t have a main shutoff valve, installing one to protect your investment is a good idea. • Next—drain pipes to keep them from freezing. Those who live in colder regions will want to remove the water from pipes to keep them from freezing and bursting. There are several ways to drain pipes, including draining the valves manually and using compressed air to “blow out” the system. Since there can be some risk involved, it’s always a good idea to contact an irrigation system specialist. It’s also a good idea to insulate any aboveground pipes. • Backflow preventers and valves that are aboveground need to be insulated, too. Since this can be a complicated process, you may want to speak with an irrigation specialist, such as those at Rain Bird. Learn more For more irrigation tips as well as information on where to find a specialist, visit www.rainbird.com or call (800) RAINBIRD. Why Green Matters: The Value Of Grass In Your Yard -(NewsUSA) Posted: 12/8/2011Take the Bite out of Pesky Mosquitoes -(NewsUSA) Posted: 11/16/2011Create an Outdoor Resort in Your Backyard -(NewsUSA) Posted: 11/16/2011Lawn Growing And Mowing Made Easier - (NAPSI) Posted: 9/21/2011The All-American Award-Winning Daylily: Lovely And Low Maintenance - (NAPSI) Posted: 7/6/2011Growing Happiness With Hydrangeas - (NAPSI) Posted: 7/6/2011The Easy Way To Grow Roses - (NAPSI) Posted: 7/6/2011Keep Your Lawn Mower Running Right - (NAPSI) Posted: 6/8/2011Protect Your Trees, Shrubs And Home Value - (NAPSI) Posted: 6/8/2011What Are Those Brown Spots In My Yard? - (NAPSI) Posted: 6/8/2011Grubs: The Ugly, Silent Lawn Killers - (NAPSI) Posted: 6/8/2011Emerald Ash Borer: The $10 Billion Threat -(NAPSI) Posted: 6/8/2011Citrus Under Attack -(NAPSI) Posted: 6/8/2011How To Prune Your Hydrangea - (NAPSI) Posted: 4/29/2011Crabgrass: The Troublemaker In Your Yard - (NAPSI) Posted: 4/29/2011Successful Container Gardening -(NAPSI) Posted: 4/29/2011Growing The Best Tomatoes In Your Neighborhood - (NAPSI) Posted: 4/29/2011Money-Saving Vegetable Gardening - (NAPSI) Posted: 4/29/2011Create A Tropical Paradise In Your Own Backyard - (NAPSI) Posted: 3/31/2011Could Your Yard Use An Intervention? - (NAPSI) Posted: 3/31/2011Inspiration Helps Your Garden Grow - (NAPSI) Posted: 3/11/2011Don’t Be “Fuelish” With Your Lawn Mower Care - (NAPSI) Posted: 3/11/2011Feeling Overwhelmed? Stop And Smell The Roses - (NAPSI) Posted: 1/21/2011Protecting Your Sprinkler System On Colder Days - (NewsUSA) Posted: 11/12/2010Gardening Projects Help Children Flower - (NewsUSA) Posted: 8/19/2010Have A Better-Looking Lawn On A Budget - (NAPSI) Posted: 8/5/2010Scout Early for Soybean Aphids - (NAPSI) Posted: 8/5/2010Trade Your Lawn For A Ground Cover - (NAPSI) Posted: 8/5/2010Global Garden Report 2010: Survey Reveals Trends in U.S. Gardening - (NewsUSA) Posted: 7/29/2010Flowering Shrubs: More Bang For The Buck -(NAPSI) Posted: 7/29/2010Flowers Make Your Home Blossom - (NAPSI) Posted: 7/21/2010Control Weeds, Hit Yield Targets - (NAPSI) Posted: 7/21/2010Get To Know Spunky Ground Covers - (NAPSI) Posted: 7/21/2010The Top 10 Reasons To Love Hydrangeas - (NAPSI) Posted: 7/14/2010Winning Daylily Packs Powerful Performance Into Pretty Proportioned Plant - (NAPSI) Posted: 6/21/2010Mowing Made Easier -(NAPSI) Posted: 6/15/2010Growing Your Own Meyer Lemon Tree - (NAPSI) Posted: 6/15/2010Change The Way You Think About Your Lawn To Enhance Its Health - (NAPSI) Posted: 6/15/2010Kill the Weeds, Spare the Grass - (NewsUSA) Posted: 5/3/2010 |
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