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Aaah! The bliss of watching your garden being watered while you sit back and relax. This is one of the most popular reasons irrigation systems are installed in homes across Texas. But did you know that you are not only saving yourself the effort of the chore, you are saving water too. Because as much as 50% of water is wasted on run-off and an automated… [ 232 more words ]

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How Deep Should Sprinkler Pipes Be Buried? Underground sprinkler system pipes need to be buried sufficiently deeply. But just how deep should they be buried?

There are a host of benefits to setting up a sprinkler system in your garden. Not only does it take the headache out of having to manually water your garden; but it also lets you delight in a beautifully landscaped garden with lush grass and healthier plants. On top of which, an automated irrigation system saves you water by regulating the amount you water your plants - reducing the risk of over-watering or under-watering certain areas. [ 264 more words ]

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What Kind Of Pipe Is Used For Sprinkler Systems? Planning is essential when installing a new sprinkler system. Find out more about the pipes used.

Now that summer has ended and autumn is beginning, you may notice that long, hot days have taken a toll on the health of your lawn. If you find that your lawn is always dry you may be tempted to try and fix the problem with water, water and more water… but this can often only make the situation worse. True, grass needs water to grow, however overwatering is actually very bad for your lawn. [ 305 more words ]

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What should you do if your lawn is always dry Is your lawn looking dull and dry after summer? Use these watering tips to restore its lush, green glory. | Precision Irrigation

Winter is just around the corner, which means there is a good chance of your irrigation system becoming damaged when the cold hits. In many areas, draining the irrigation system of water is not enough, and sometimes water may be left in the pipes. Even a small amount of water can freeze, especially if pipes are deep underground, causing pipes to crack and burst. [ 366 more words ]

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How to blow out / winterize your sprinkler irrigation system Winter is almost here - prepare your irrigation system for the cold and avoid damage. Here's How to blow out / winterize your sprinkler irrigation system

Picture it Not much beats well-placed landscape lighting to produce a magical enchantment in the evenings. What is more romantic than sipping a cocktail on your patio at night? If it is overcast, or new moon, or you have indulged in one too many of those cocktails, it is comforting to have a well-lit walking path to guide you back inside. [ 241 more words ]

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How to Install Landscape Lighting In Your Outdoor Spaces Landscape lighting turns your outdoor spaces into an extension of your living or work space. Read more here. | Precision Irrigation

The problem Aaargh! The frustration of accidentally walking through a squelchy wet patch of waterlogged lawn. While this is great fun for kids and dogs after a rain shower, it is far less appealing to proud gardeners and home owners. Not only are these areas a nuisance and an eyesore, but in the long run grass will turn yellow and die if submerged under water for too long because the roots drown as the water excludes air from the soil. [ 246 more words. ]

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What Is A Dry Well Lawn Drainage Solution? Keep your lawn looking great. Consider a dry well drainage solution to solve waterlogged areas. | Precision Irrigation

If there was a way to reduce your water consumption without sacrificing the beautiful results of your garden, chances are good that you would jump at the opportunity. Saving water, water efficiency and growing lush, healthy plants is what drip irrigation is all about. Drip irrigation is the process of delivering water in a slow and steady manner directly to the plant base. [ 398 more words. ]

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What is drip irrigation and how can I use it in my garden? Drip irrigation is the process of delivering water in a slow and steady manner directly to the plant base. Learn more here:

If you have pools of water that are accumulating in your garden, then you are probably researching how to build a French drain. At Precision Irrigation Systems, we specialize in designing and installing French drains in both residential and commercial properties. Some of the benefits of a French drain include: Superior performance Cost-effectiveness Easy to disguise after installation… [ 343 more words. ]

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How to design and build a French Drain Want to design and build a French Drain? Read this advice from Precision Irrigation Systems. | Precision Irrigation Systems

One of the biggest tell-tale signs that your sprinkler system has a leak is your increasing water bill! Of course there are other signs that indicate a leak in a sprinkler system. These include the following: Sprinkler system heads have reduced pressure, when compared to normal flow. Damp or mold in your basement or lower walls. This can happen if your sprinkler system pipes run close to the foundations of your home. [ 426 more words. ]

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How to find and repair a leak in a sprinkler system Have a leaky sprinkler system? Precision Irrigation provides repair tips and advice: | Precision Irrigation Systems and Services

Does your landscape have a drainage problem? If you would like to fix drainage problems, we can help! Poor drainage problems in your yard can be corrected with a little time and effort. Water logged landscapes can result in dying grass and plants. One of the common causes of this is that the surrounding plants are not adapted to water logged soils and they often experience root rot. [ 488 more words. ]

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How to fix drainage problems in your yard Tired of a waterlogged landscape? Precision Irrigation provides advice on how to fix drainage problems in your yard: | Precision Irrigation