Green up your wallet along with your lawn
 All the buzz these days is about being "green." There are some simple ways you can make sure your sprinkler system is working efficiently, meaning you lower your water bill, reduce run-off and eliminate waste. The bonus is you get a greener, healthier lawn and landscaping. Here are 6 water-saving tips: 1. Inspect your system monthly, checking for leaks, broken or clogged heads or other problems.
3. Install a rain sensor so you're not watering while it's raining.
4. Consider "smart" technology that uses climate sensor-based controllers.
5. Utilize low volume drip irrigation for plant beds.
6. Water at the optimum time, when the sun is low or down, winds are clam and temperatures are cool. |
How smart is your sprinkler system?
Imagine lying on a beach or hiking a mountain or even heading off to work, knowing that your sprinkler system is taking care of all your lawn's needs. Here in Nebraska, where it can be 60 degrees in themorning and 95 by late afternoon, wouldn't it be nice to know your& system is adjusting itself to the weather conditions?
"Smart" irrigation technology devices can adjust your watering schedule without direct input from you. Climate-based controllers adjust watering schedules based on the weather conditions and plant information. Also called "on-site weather stations", these devices do more than turn on and off at pre-programmed times. They adjust to weather conditions and site data, and use that information to determine an appropriate watering schedule.
Weather stations have an extensive history of scientific and field documentation. For more than 20 years, these climate-based controllers have kept golf courses in prime condition and have been used extensively in parks and by athletic departments. These controllers have become available just in the past few years for residential applications, and we offer them in our "Platinum Installs."
Traditional irrigation system controllers are really just timers. They turn the water on and off on a pre-programmed schedule. Smart irrigation controllers, on the other hand, monitor and use information about environmental conditions for a specific location and landscape to determine how much to water at a scheduled time. You input the days you want to water, taking water restrictions and other conditions into consideration, and let the system determine how much to water within your scheduled parameters. Doing so ensures that you provide the right amount of water to maintain lush, healthy growing conditions.
And get this: The smart controllers can lower your irrigation water usage by up to 50 percent. A gorgeous lawn for less money? Now that's truly smart.
Give us a call to find out about upgrading your current system to include an On-Site Weather Station!
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Are we the Best of Omaha?
If you believe - and we hope you do - that Nature's Helper is the best darn sprinkler system company in the Omaha metro, then go to http://omahapublications.com/best-of-omaha and give us your vote!
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What does Howard think?
When you need an answer, you go to the expert. If your question or concern is about your sprinkler system or other lawn or landscaping issues, you can see what Howard thinks. Check out his blog on our Website at http://natureshelperinc.com.dnnmax.com/Blog/tabid/57/Default.aspx.
Have a question we haven't answered? Send us an e-mail, and we'll address your question in a future blogspot. Howard has also been featured recently in the Midlands Business Journal and the B2B magazine. And in July, KETV Channel 7 spoke with Howard about Skeet-R-Gone. Click here to see the story. http://www.ketv.com/news/19918431/detail.html |
The burglar got caught
Thank you to all our customers and friends who expressed concern and support when our offices were burglarized and our vehicle stolen. Due to tips from alert citizens and quick action by police officers, the burglar was apprehended and our vehicle returned. Rest assured, no customer information was compromised in this break in. We appreciate your trust in our ability to safeguard your information and your faith in our staff of professionals. |
