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Thatch Buildup and Raising Sprinkler Heads

six inch rise sprinkler clears tall grass

Reading Time: 5 minutesThatch Buildup and Raising Sprinkler Heads This is about my thatch buildup and raising sprinkler heads solution. I needed to raise my sprinklers. After forty years the thatch/soil buildup has finally started to impact how my sprinklers do their job.  Unfortunately for me, this is going to be a tough job. My trees are well… Read More »

Basic Drip Irrigation

Reading Time: 5 minutesBasic drip irrigation Basic drip irrigation is easy to install once you understand how it works and what are its limitations. Drip can cover a large area provided the supply lines are large enough to get the water to the emitters. That’s one of the limitations. Also, the drip system delivers water right to the plant and… Read More »