1. Benjamin Franklin wanted the National bird to be the turkey instead of the eagle. 2. Americans consume 46 million turkeys each Thanksgiving. 3. The heaviest turkey on record weighs a whopping 86 pounds!
Dr. Sprinkler wishes you and your loved ones a happy Thanksgiving!
A lawn sprinkler system makes life much easier and saves us time. A sprinkler system cuts back on the use of water by watering more effectively. However, a broken sprinkler system can waste over 4,000 gallons of water a month. Most sprinkler problems go unnoticed because they run at night and go unseen. Common problems with a lawn sprinkler system is that they are not rising above the grass (not popping up all the way) as well as broken tops and broken pipes below the ground. Sprinklers that do not cover correctly wastewater and can causing lasting damage. Call Sprinkler Master (Meridian, ID) at (208) 398-3471
It's easy to run over a sprinkler head with a lawn mower or set sprinkler water pressure too high, which makes broken sprinkler heads a common source of irrigation frustration. If your sprinkler heads have broken casings, won't pop up all the way, and/or have inconsistent or nonexistent spray patterns, you may need to replace them.
When looking for replacement sprinkler heads, it is important to match the brand of the sprinkler system you have installed. For instance, Dr. Sprinkler Repair works exclusively with Rain Bird products for installations, so any replacement parts our expert sprinkler technicians purchase will be Rain Bird products as well. Purchasing the same brand as the original parts allows for a seamless transition to a working lawn irrigation system.
Prior to replacing a sprinkler head, be sure to shut off the water sprinkler system. Next, dig a hole (approximately two feet in diameter) around the broken sprinkler head. Make sure to save the dirt in order to fill in the hole later! Be careful not to damage the irrigation sprinkler pipes, as that will require a much bigger fix. Dig down 8 to 12 inches to the base of the sprinkler's vertical pipe, also known as the "riser," in order to expose all of the pieces that will be replaced.
Carefully twist the old sprinkler head in a counterclockwise fashion to remove it from the vertical pipe, so that you don't get soil in the pipe (this could cause a blockage in the water line and potentially damage the new sprinkler head). If the years of use have caused the sprinkler head to become stuck in place, a wrench may be needed to loosen it. Hold the riser in place while using a wrench to avoid tearing the rest of the irrigation pipes out of place.
Install the new sprinkler head by twisting it into place with a clockwise motion (no need for a wrench - hand-tight will be just fine). Set the spray pattern according to the directions that accompanied the purchase of the new sprinkler head, then replace the sod that you removed from the hole previously.
Dr. Sprinkler Repair specializes in sprinkler repair in Meridian, ID. Our goal here at Dr. Sprinkler Repair is outstanding customer service and excellent communication with you, the customer.
We are licensed and insured, clean-cut, non-swearing employees who look forward to making your sprinklers run the way you want them to.
When it comes to your lawn, don't waste time searching for a magical quick-fix. Get back to the basics and ensure that your lawn is properly hydrated. Dr. Sprinkler Repair (Meridian, ID) can help you do just that! We've been in the sprinkler business a long time, so we know sprinklers. Our Ada County sprinkler technicians only use Rain Bird products for installations and repairs to guarantee that your sprinklers will work effectively and efficiently.
Dr. Sprinkler Repair specializes in sprinkler repair in the Ada County area. Our goal here at Dr. Sprinkler Repair is outstanding customer service and excellent communication with you, the customer. We are licensed and insured, clean-cut, non-swearing employees who look forward to making your sprinklers run the way you want them to.
We
see flower towers all the time in luscious yards and gardens. But did
you know that it would be this easy to make one yourself? This easy and
customizable DIY will have your yard looking classy in just under an
hour at minimal cost.
Materials:
4-foot galvanized wire fencing with 2-inch x 4-inch openings
Landscape fabric
6-inch black zip ties
13 1⁄2-inch flower pot
Tools:
Leather palm or cut-resistant work gloves
Utility knife
Garden spade
Aviation snips or tin snips
Scissors
Step 1: Form the tower from wire fencing according to the size of the pot you will be using
Step 2: Zip-tie the ends of the wire fencing together to form an unbroken cylinder
Step 3: Cover the inside of the fencing with landscape fabric
Step 4: Zip-tie the landscape fabric to the wire fencing
Step 5: Fill the tower with potting soil
Step 6: Fill the rest of the pot with potting soil, using the soil around the edge of the pot to hold the tower in place
Step 7: Cut holes in the landscape fabric for the flowers to be planted through
Step 8: Plant the flowers in the holes that you cut, spacing them out evenly
Step 9: Finish off the tower with some flowers on top
“No question but rolling
out a carpet of sod is the quickest way to a beautiful lawn. But sod can get
expensive, especially if your lawn is going to cover a large area. The
alternative is seeding the area yourself, either by hand or with a method
called hydroseeding, which has recently become quite popular. Long used by
farmers to sow large fields, hydroseeding solves one of the main problems of
hand seeding: even dispersal of seeds. The grass seed — a mix of varieties
blended for your climate and the type of use your lawn will get — is mixed into
a pulp made from virgin wood fibers, fertilizer and binding agents.”
We strive for
outstanding customer service through excellent communication and work quality.
Our goal is to make sure YOU are satisfied with your Dr. Sprinkler experience!
