Irrigation Systems Blog

Monday, June 21, 2021

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Are We Having an Early Hurricane Season in 2021?

Are We Having an Early Hurricane Season in 2021?

Storm forecasting got off to an earlier start this year after consecutive years of pre-season hurricane activity. Hurricane season in the Atlantic broke records last year, and this year is expected to be much of the same.

Every year for the past six years in the Atlantic, at least one named tropical...

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Monday, May 10, 2021

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Florida Summer Irrigation Tips

Florida Summer Irrigation Tips

Maintaining a gorgeous lawn in Florida is not easy. Florida has actual wet and dry seasons, and it can be challenging to try to keep up with when to water your lawn. There are also restrictions on how often and the times of the day that water your grass is allowed.

If you aren't paying attention, your...

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Monday, March 29, 2021

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Light Up Your Landscaping With Led Landscape Lighting

Light Up Your Landscaping With Led Landscape Lighting

Installing beautiful landscaping is a fantastic way to add curb appeal and create a unique look to your home. The only problem is it can't easily be seen at night. Adding LED landscaping lighting is a simple way to showcase your landscaping after the sun goes down.

You can enjoy your landscape in the...

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Monday, February 15, 2021

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Spring Irrigation System Checkup for Florida

Spring Irrigation System Checkup for Florida

With warm weather on the horizon, it's time to closely examine your irrigation system and get it in tip-top shape for Spring.

Winters are often rough on irrigation systems. Water might have seeped into your system over the winter and caused damage after possible Florida freezes. Your sprinkler heads...

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Monday, November 23, 2020

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Four Types of Central Florida Grass

Four Types of Central Florida Grass

Four Types of Central Florida Grass:

Below are four popular types of grass in Florida:

Suppose your irrigation system isn't watering your lawn as it should. In that case, you may need an expert to access the situation to ensure your yard is maintained correctly. Contact Nick's Fix It for more information....

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Monday, September 28, 2020

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Proper Drainage for Florida Property

Proper Drainage for Florida Property

Florida is a wet place. Besides being surrounded by water, the Sunshine State is known for lots of rain and hurricanes too. This can ultimately lead to lots of water in places it shouldn't be. Thankfully when this issue happens, proper drainage saves the day! How can someone be sure that their property...

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Estimated reading time: 1 minute, 39 seconds

Monday, June 8, 2020

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Preventing Pet Urine Damage

Preventing Pet Urine Damage

While we love dogs like family members, no one is a fan of brown "burn" spots our dog's urine leaves on the lawn. Urine burns leave the yard unsightly and seem nearly impossible to prevent or eliminate. In families with multiple dogs, a dead lawn can occur quicker than you may realize. There is hope,...

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Monday, April 27, 2020

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Spring Irrigation Tips for Your Florida Lawn

Spring Irrigation Tips for Your Florida Lawn

Spring has sprung! The birds are chirping, and your grass and gardens are starting to come alive! So why not help them along with some Spring Irrigation Tips for Florida Lawns and Gardens. Here are a few:

Mulch helps keep the soil moist and reduces erosion and weeds. Avoid piling mulch against plant...

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Monday, March 2, 2020

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The Future of Smart Irrigation Systems

The Future of Smart Irrigation Systems

In the United States, outdoor water use alone averages more than 9 billion gallons of water each day, mainly for landscape irrigation. As much as 50% of this water is wasted due to overwatering caused by inefficiencies in traditional irrigation methods and systems. Smart irrigation technology is the...

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Friday, January 3, 2020

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How Much Water Does Your Lawn Need During a Florida Winter?

How Much Water Does Your Lawn Need During a Florida Winter?

If you're like us, you take great pride in your Florida lawn. You live in Florida to enjoy the year-round pleasant weather. And one of the many benefits of that gorgeous Florida weather is the lush vegetation we have and care for. So after running ragged all summer caring and manicuring your lawn, wintertime...

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Monday, November 25, 2019

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Winter Irrigation Tips for Florida Homeowners

Winter Irrigation Tips for Florida Homeowners

If you've lived in Florida for a while, you know that the winters here aren't too bad. It definitely gets cold, and it can drop to freezing on occasion, but thankfully, snow isn't something we have to deal with in the Sunshine State. Even though we have no snow or super harsh winters, is it still possible...

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Thursday, September 26, 2019

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3 Care Tips Afer Installing Sod in Florida

3 Care Tips Afer Installing Sod in Florida

For some people, having a perfect lawn is essential to having a beautiful home. Unfortunately, not all lawns are the same, and those who want lush green grass are sometimes stuck with patchy spots and grass that won't grow. That's where sod comes in! Once you install the right type of sod for your lawn,...

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Tuesday, August 6, 2019

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3 Common Irrigation Sprinkler Heads

3 Common Irrigation Sprinkler Heads

Lawn too dry? Not able to keep an eye on how green your grass is 24/7? Well, thankfully there are irrigations systems out there that can help you out! Picking the right type of sprinkler head for your yard is essential to keeping your lawn looking picture perfect and lush. There are quite a few different...

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Tuesday, July 2, 2019

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Tips to Keep Grass Green in a Florida Summer

Tips to Keep Grass Green in a Florida Summer

There are few things more satisfying than a pristine, well-manicured lawn. Being able to walk out your front door to a yard of bright green grass is a very welcoming feeling. But it can be hard to keep the grass green, especially in the harsh heat of a Florida summer. It can be done, though! Here we...

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Tuesday, May 28, 2019

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What Is a French Drain?

What Is a French Drain?

If you've never heard of a french drain, don't worry. It's not a drain central to France, nor is it some weird food dish. It's a very significant drain that goes by a few different names (i.e., trench drain, filter drain, weeping tile, rock drain, etc.). It's...

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Monday, February 11, 2019

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What is a Well Pump?

What is a Well Pump?

Well, water can be a total blessing.  There's no monthly water bill; it's easy to filter the water coming in, well systems are easily able to keep out of sight, there's nothing else lurking in your water so long as the well is properly functioning, what more could you want? Unfortunately in some...

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Tuesday, November 27, 2018

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Proper Drainage on Property

Proper Drainage on Property

Florida is one wet place. Besides being surrounded by water, the Sunshine State is known for lots of rain and hurricanes too. This can ultimately lead to lots of water in places it shouldn't be. Thankfully when this issue happens, proper drainage saves the day! How can someone be sure that their property...

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Estimated reading time: 1 minute, 40 seconds

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

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Install Irrigation System

Install Irrigation System

Who doesn't want a bright, full, healthy green yard? That type of picture-perfect grass starts from the ground up, literally. Installing a new irrigation system can bring life back into your yard and keep it looking fresh. What goes into the installation of an irrigation system? Is it as simple as digging...

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Wednesday, September 12, 2018

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Backflow Prevention

Backflow Prevention

Millions of people rely on city water every day for many things. There’s a lot that goes into making sure the water that’s distributed to the public water supply is safe. What stops the water from getting contaminated and how does the process work? It’s a system called backflow prevention....

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