Here you will find helpful musings on all things green.
Over the last few years, the irrigation world has grasped new technology and developed new ways of operating and monitoring our irrigation systems. I thought I would bring you up to speed with the innovation currently available. When new technology first hits the market, it’s usually quite expensive. You may remember the first flat-screen televisions […]
When your old irrigation system stops working, what next? If you’ve purchased a property with an inoperable system, what now? In both cases, starting from scratch sounds like the obvious and most practical way forward. However, there are a few questions worth asking first. What value still lies in the ground under your feet? What’s […]
In this article, I share the top 10 reasons why pop-up sprinklers fail. 1. PRESSURE TOO HIGH When walking down a street and looking at a pop-up system running, you can all too often see the water misting up and swirling down the street, particularly with a gentle breeze blowing. This is a classic sign […]
Have you had a close look at your citrus trees lately? If not, check them against these photos… Are there swollen looking lumps appearing on your tree at the end of the branches? Early stage Advanced stage These ugly, swollen lumps are “galls” caused by the Gall Wasp. Their eggs are laid in the branches […]
Keep an eye on your lawn through the rest of winter! This winter we have experienced some unusual weather! And with it will come fungal problems on lawns. Have a look at your lawn to see if it has any circular dead patches or patches that appear to be dying off. These photos were taken […]
For the past 22 years, I have visited clients and assisted them with turf and irrigation system problems. Over this time, I have developed one of the most efficient programs to restore these problems once identified by my diagnostic tools. This article covers the top 20 reasons why your lawn is not green. 1. The lawn […]
In this article, I share the Top 10 reasons why plants and trees fail to thrive. First, let me briefly outline the reasons below before enlarging on each point. (For more information on each point, click on the jumplink provided.) 1. Impoverished Soil Here we’re talking about low nitrogen and seemingly lifeless soil. Soil preparation […]
The first place to start with almost anything in your garden is the foundation ‘the soil’. Why? Because the soil is your ecosystem and its health will determine your tree or plant’s success or failure. So, let’s take a look at the important topic of soil preparation and drainage. Start by developing a good understanding […]
Question: What’s the worst thing about investing in a garden irrigation system? Answer: It’s the problems that develop over time … problems you can’t see! These can be costly through excess water, wasted power or worse, a poor result for your garden. Solution: Our 25-point irrigation check and report program will uncover these problems guaranteed. […]
October time is mid-spring transitional time and just look at those amazing blossoms. I have seen some amazing crab apples this year. Why is it a transitional time? Mainly because the soil temperatures start to rise sparking the changes in our plants, that cause sap to flow. This is also the time when many insects […]
