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Greetings!
Happy St. Patrick's Day. May the luck o' the Irish be with you!
As we said in February, we've had a busy winter, but we, just like you, are looking forward to the warmer temperatures and the greening up of the lawns and plants.  March 31 - April 3 We will be at the Metro Omaha Builder's Association Home Show, so if you're at the show stop by the Nature's Helper Booth booth and say "hi", we'd love to see you. Congratulations to Nancy Moler - the winner of our "Sweetheart of a Deal" Service Plan Drawing. Nancy wins a FREE 1-year Platinum Service Plan which includes Start-up, Winterization, and 2 seasonal maintenance visits, along with a 15% discount on parts. Next time it could be you! Be on the look out for our email promotions throughout the year. If you haven't checked out our web site recently, check it out now! We've added some useful tools including an appointment request and an option to pay your bill online. We've also included a link to our Youtube channel. We're also adding more and more content including Howard's Blog "Lawn Tips". We want our site to be a useful tool in not only your sprinkler system upkeep, but also in keeping your lawn green and lush. If our web site doesn't answer your question, give us a call. |
In Honor of St Patrick's Day, $ave $ome GREEN
We're offering a GREEN custom-fitted and installed Insulated Backflow Cover for just $69 (A savings of $10)
So why would you want a backflow cover ?
Once we have had a few warm days, many of our customers are eager to start using their sprinklers in early April. However, when there's water in the outside exposed pipes and night-time temps dip below 32 degrees it can be a recipe for disaster with expensive repair bills. These reusable plastic-coated insulated covers are specifically designed to protect your backflow device against occasional night-time freezing temps. We cut them to fit your particular backflow device and, depending on your situation, we may use some foam pipe covering for any exposed pipes below the backflow device.
Once the threat of night-time freezing temperatures is gone (typically around Mother's Day), the cover can be removed simply by opening the seam we've made and remove the cover so you can store it to use again in the fall. Since these nifty covers are reusable, you can put them back on in late September and extend your watering season through October.
And best of all, since you don't have to worry about freeze damage, you can schedule your start-up in early April and beat the rush. Contact us today to get yours reserved! Hurry, the discount ends April 1st, and that's no April Fool's!
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If Only We had a Crystal Ball...
Our start-up season runs about 6 weeks, from the beginning of April until Mid-May. And the most often repeated question we hear from our customers is: "when do you recommend that I start my
sprinklers?"
Our answer is: Mother Nature always keeps us guessing! Every year is  different. The last three years provide a perfect example:
- In 2010, our last spring freeze was on May 8th
- In 2009, our last spring freeze was early, on April 14th
- In 2008, April 28th was our last spring freeze
So here are some guidelines to help you decide the best time to start up your sprinkler system.
- Choose April 1st - April 15th if you have an insulated backflow cover, or you are familiar with how to drain down your backflow to prevent freeze damage.
- Choose April 16th - April 30th if you like to get an early start and are willing to wrap the backflow device with towels or blankets when night-time freezing temps are forecasted.
- Choose May 1st - May 15th if you want to be fairly confident that freezing temps are gone for the season. You may want to hand water a bit if we have really warm and dry May.
- Choose After May 15th if you want to be very confident that freezing temps are gone for the season. May 15th is considered to be Omaha's frost-free date!
You can book your Start-up appointment now! Prime appointment times are already filling up. Don't run the risk of having to wait until after May 15th, contact us today.
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A Tip for a Lush, Green Lawn This Year:
Why Not Use Our Professional-Grade Bagged Fertilizer?
 For all you DIY lawn care gurus, Nature's Helper offers a 5-step Professional-Grade Bagged Fertilizer Program to keep your lawn lush and green all season long. You'll be the envy of your neighborhood.
It's So Easy to Apply!
We make it fool-proof by providing you with detailed instructions regarding when to apply each step and explaining all of the benefits of each application. The first application is usually applied around Tax Day, April 15th, so call us today!
Even Better... Get your First Bag FREE!
All you have to do is call us by April 15th,and mention the newsletter discount and you'll receive your first bag free! We'll even deliver the bags to your home, free of charge.
Don't Delay!
Our delivery routes start in the next couple weeks, so contact us now, get your first bag free and don't miss out on our free delivery!
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Rising Fuel Prices Are Hitting All of Us
We are proud to be able to say our start-up, winterization and service plan pricing has remained the same for several years, and that we will continue to hold the prices for these services.
 However, with the rising cost of fuel, we, along with everyone else are being hit with increased expenses. As a service company when fuel costs increase, we feel the impact since our service technicians spend a significant part of their day driving from property to property.
So, beginning March 1st, we will be adding a fuel surcharge to service calls for repairs only. This surcharge will NOT apply to start-ups or winterizations, since we try to schedule appointments in groups within close geographic areas together. We appreciate your understanding in this matter, and let's all hope we see an end to this climb.
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