Posts Tagged ‘water runoff’
Landscape Drainage: Eliminate Standing Water With A French Drain
Landscape drainage issues can cause costly problems fast. Repairing foundation damage due to poor drainage can range anywhere from $500 to $13,000, according to Home Advisor. Swampy, poorly graded earth is the kiss of death for lawns, shrubs and plants, and a major landscape drainage problem or foundation damage can reduce a building’s value by…
Read MoreAeration: Get the "Hole" Story
“I never realized aeration could make such a difference in my lawn!” It’s a comment we often hear from homeowners a few months after trying aeration for the first time. Lawns don’t have to be in poor shape to need core aeration. In fact, aeration is an important part of any good lawn care program.…
Read MoreSprinkler System Tip #3
Sprinkler System Tip #3: Water only when needed. Watering too much and too frequently results in shallow roots, weed growth, disease and fungus.
Read MoreSprinkler System Activations
Sprinkler System Activations: We are currently scheduling sprinkler system activations. Contact us at 913-422-9300 x 103 to schedule your activation. Our certified backflow inspectors will perform a head-to-head, zone-by-zone analysis, make appropriate adjustments for optimum coverage, locate/repair leaks & guarantee your system is operating at full performance.
Read MoreSprinkler System Winterizations
Sprinkler System Winterizations have begun. In Kansas City, with our freezing temperature climate during the winter, winterizing your sprinkler system can help avoid costly repairs when springtime rolls around. Simply turning off your system is not enough…removing the water sitting in your pipes, valves and backflow preventers is important so it doesn’t freeze and expand,…
Read MoreIrrigation System Winterizations
Our scheduling books have officially opened for irrigation system winterizations. Call early to get your best days/times. We are starting winterizations October 20 thru November 26.
Read MoreSprinkler System Turn On
We’re just around the corner for sprinkler system turn ons. When you turn on your system, make sure to check for leaks in spray heads and underground pipes. If you notice standing water in specific areas when your system is turned off, you may have a leak (however, keep in mind if you have standing…
Read MoreBackflow Certified Irrigation Technician
Congratulations to Landworks Irrigation Technician, Tom Straley, for successfully completing the Backflow Assembly Tester course and certifying with ASSE. Tom joins another Landworks certified Technician, Greg Arnold, with this distinction. The American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE) is an organization represented of the plumbing and mechanical industries, including contractors, engineers, inspectors, manufacturers, etc. Find out…
Read MoreWinterizing Your Sprinkler System
Simply draining the water out of your sprinkler system or turning your sprinklers off may not be enough for Kansas City’s winter climate. We highly recommend that you “blow out” your system and remove ALL water from your pipes, because any remaining water can freeze, expand & crack pipes. Furthermore, frozen water in your backflow assembly may damage…
Read MoreWatering Tips for New Grass Seed
Your new grass seed requires moisture and favorable temperature ranges for germination. The most important thing to remember is that you must keep the seed moist all the time (not enough water will kill the sprout). It is a commitment to keep your new seed watered correctly, especially immediately following application of seed. If you…
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