Watering your lawn has never been easier — because irrigation system controllers have never been smarter.
No more fixed timers that keep on watering if it starts to rain. These smart systems use data from sensors, weather forecasts and plant-care databases to deliver just the right amount of water to your property at just the right time.
Save water, save money and control it all with a tap on your smartphone.
What’s the best WiFi irrigation controller for your property?
There’s something appealing about tackling a chore yourself. We get it.
Satisfaction. Pride. The chance to show your partner you’re not a complete slacker around the house.
But when it comes to DIY lawn care, really give this some thought.
You’ll need a lot of stuff to do the job right. And most of these tools aren’t cheap.
Let’s take a look.
Your bare feet just can't wait for plain old grass seed.
You want a speed lawn — an envy-inducing spread of grass so green and soft, you might just throw away all your shoes.
So, hydroseed or sod? Both are shortcuts that will get you that lawn much faster than planting seed and waiting.
Here's a look at both methods, and what you can expect from each.
We depend on our smartphones for everything from emails and texts to surfing the web. They have really come a long way in the past decade.
While your phone can do a lot, it’s not going to last forever. Every few years, you’re probably going to need to upgrade to a new one if you value efficiency and features.
And sprinkler systems aren’t any different.
They may not be able to play funny cat videos or make calls, but your sprinkler system can make your lawn healthier — and your wallet fatter — if it’s kept maintained and updated.
Sprinkler system upgrades will make sure your lawn only gets water when it’s needed, monitors how much water you’re using and reduces waste.
There are several cost-efficient ways to update your sprinkler system. Plus, the good news about paying for system updates is that you’re going to get your money back (and some) over time with the resulting water savings.
So, how much does it cost to update a sprinkler system? Here’s a look at some popular sprinkler system updates and how much each costs.
Autumn is an amazing time of transition. With the summer’s heat and activities wrapped up, fall is time to enjoy the outdoors in a whole new way.
We bundle up a bit more. We marvel at the brilliance of color that emerges and the changes that take place as nature prepares itself for a long winter’s sleep.
Around your home, the feeling is an interesting mix. As temperatures cool, homeowners make a mad dash outdoors on sunny days trying to complete any cleanup tasks before it becomes too cold to venture outdoors. It’s reminiscent of preparing for hibernation, so we can soon rest easy and stay warm and cozy indoors.
While many landscape tips and suggestions focus on maintenance during the growing season, autumn is an essential time of year for performing landscape tasks. In fact, preparing the landscape now, while temperatures are in the low 40s or even high 30s, can result in substantial outcomes for the next spring and summer.
Since the window of time to complete these tasks is short, we’ve narrowed down the top items to focus on to prepare your Idaho landscape for winter.
