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Blowouts are an important part of good lawn maintenance. It helps keep your sprinklers and water pipes from bursting or getting clogged by debris, which can make trying to water in spring a real problem. Hiring a professional sprinkler service as opposed to trying to do it yourself or asking a local handyman guarantees a certified professional will be performing the maintenance, and ensures there won’t be any problems. When it comes time to schedule your sprinkler blowout in Denver this winter, call Water Solutions first.

1. Not a Good DIY Project
   Getting the water out of your pipes is a difficult process that is difficult to do without the proper equipment. Buying subpar equipment or messing up a step can do permanent damage to your sprinkler system, resulting in lasting damage to your lawn.
2. Difficult and Time Consuming
   Not only is blowing out the sprinkler system difficult for an amateur to do, it can be extremely time-consuming if you don’t understand the process. Not only do you have to research how to do it, it can take a long time to get the right equipment and get the job done.
3. Mistakes Have Consequences
   If there is even a little bit of water left in your pipes, the pipes can burst in freezing temperatures, meaning you'll be left with a gigantic mess to clean up, but also have your sprinklers repaired in spring.
4. Expense
   Replacing your entire sprinkler system is much more costly than having a professional service come and perform the the blowout -- typically in the range of $100-$300 versus $3,000. That's a bill you wouldn't want to get stuck with by surprise.

Those are the most important reasons why you should not attempt to blowout your own Denver sprinkler system. Here is what a professional service can offer you:

1. Professional Equipment
   Sprinkler services have professional equipment that get the job done properly and efficiently. There is no burden on the client to provide equipment.
2. Expertise 
   A certified professional can make sure the job gets done the right way the first time. This means you won’t be risking your pipes exploding during the snowy months.
3. Efficient 
   Because the professionals know exactly what they are doing, they can get the job done quickly - some as few as twenty minutes!
4. Cost Effective 
   A sprinkler service charges you a flat rate for the blowout. You don’t have to pay for anything outside of the service. Many companies provide premium services for a reasonable rate.

TIP: If you’ve already had a sprinkler mishap this past winter, contact us about our sprinkler repair services. We’ll get your sprinklers repaired in no time, and we even offer landscaping services to help get your yard back in great shape from any damage!

If you’re getting ready for winter, don’t forget about your lawn. Avoid costly mishaps by hiring one of our certified sprinkler experts. We’re the top sprinkler service company in Denver, and we are committed to doing the job right each and every time for a great rate. We’re available all week to take your call, so reach out to us today, or fill out our contact form to get a free estimate!

To complete a landscaping project, you have to do some preparation, whether the lawn is large or small. The professional landscaper is experienced and skilled enough to have most of this done for you. Make sure that your landscaper is experienced in both the design and architectural aspect of the landscaping work, as well as in things such as installing new sprinklers in Denver. This is why you should contact Water Solution if you want to have a beautifully manicured yard. Here are several of the things that we will have to get done in order to prepare:

Water Lines and Utility Cable Wires
A couple of days prior to the landscaping project will begin; the crew will need to have all underground water lines and utility cable wires identified. Markings will be made to show where the landscape will start and stop. However, you will have to call in the companies that originally installed the cable, electric power, sewer, gas and water to indicate to the landscaper where the lines have been laid on your property. Appointments will have to be made with each company. This may take a week or two to have all the technicians to come out to the home.

Focus on the Project
Spray paint is often used by the technicians to make the exact mark of where the lines exist under the ground. However, this may only need to be done extensively, if you are getting a sprinkler system installation or you are planting a tree in a certain spot. It is always still helpful to get this information for the landscape professional before any project starts. It will help to maintain the timeline of the project and allows the landscaper to concentrate on their work rather than on what the technicians have to do.

Removing Yard Clutter
It is important to remove the clutter from your yard, especially if the landscaper is laying sod in the yard. It is surprising to know that homeowners will still have clutter in the yard on the day that the landscapers are scheduled to get the project done. Remove all tools and toys from the yard. As a homeowner, this is your responsibility and not the landscaper. Find somewhere to store these items. Pile them up in the driveway or porch until you can determine where to put them. Your neighbors will understand.

Sod, Trees, and Plants
If trees will be planted, hedges installed, or resodding done, then it is important where your landscaper will park the truck. It would be better to park your vehicle on the street sidewalk instead of your driveway. The size of the trees or plants means that the truck may have to be parked closer to the area where it will be planted or installed. This will make it easier for the professionals to get the job done quicker and better.

If you are thinking about having your landscaping done by a professional, then consider Water Solutions Sprinkler Service. You owe it to yourself and family to have a well manicured lawn. Your neighbors will appreciate it because it will make the neighborhood look great. To discuss your landscaping needs, contact Water Solutions Sprinkler Service at 720-435-1495.

If you have your Denver sprinklers all set for the late summer and are looking to further improve your lawn, you may have heard lawn experts reiterate the benefits of core aerating your lawn. You have heard right. Core aeration has been proven to work. It is a mechanical process used to remove tiny plugs of thatches and soil from your lawn, after which the plugs are deposited on top of your lawn in order to break down and re-filter its content through the soil. This filtering process of the plugs is similar to applying a top dressing to your lawn.

Healthier Landscape
Any lawn that is annually aerated will be a healthier landscape, which will subsequently be easier and simpler to maintain because it will have fewer insects and weeds. Experts suggest that your lawn be aerated every fall season. This helps to promote its growth and continue improving its health. When you are applying the core aerating principle to your lawn, there are important things to consider. Let’s take a look.

Soil Compaction
Aerating your lawn helps it to reduce or alleviate its soil compaction. This allows the property owner to plant roots deeper into the ground and it also better utilizes nutrients and water. When soil is compacted, it prevents the establishing of a healthy grass root system. It also acts as a hindrance to fertilizer and water, preventing it from getting to the roots of the plants. Over time, the recurring activities like playing or walking on the grass and mowing your lawn will all contribute to soil compaction.

New Construction
When a builder is constructing a new home, the lawn is just as important as the actual house. For example, the topsoil is usually compacted using heavy machinery. When the homeowner moves in, an attempt is made to grow a lawn that is healthy. This shows that no landscape is too new to benefit from aeration.  

Accumulation of Thatch
Aeration lessens the accumulation of thatch. Most of the lawns in the United States are subjected to thatch build up over time. When plant clippings and plant tissues are decaying, thatch is accumulated. If a build up is allowed over one half of an inch, it will prevent light, air, and water from getting down to the root zone of the plants.

Breeding Ground
In addition, thatch is a good reproduction ground for disease organisms and insects. What core aeration does is to combine the thatch and the soil, depositing them on the lawn in order to facilitate filtration with the soil’s organisms. This will help to accelerate the decaying of the thatch layer.  

The Right Timing
When it comes to aeration, timing is of the essence. If you want to have a cool season lawn, then you would aerate the lawn during the spring and the fall because this is when the soil is most moist. If you are going to seed the lawn, then do so in the fall when you are combining aeration and seeding. In addition, when you aerate during the fall, you will improve the depth of the root and create a greener lawn.

This is the right time to do your fall aeration. To discuss this further, contact the lawn experts at Water Solutions Sprinkler Service at 720-435-1495.

When you install an automated irrigation system, then it is possible that you would always remember to water your lawn. Right now, you may not think so, but it is true, especially when you lead a busy life. Of course, you have to determine the cost of installing an automatic lawn sprinkler, if you are working within a budget. To do so, it would be recommended that you hire a landscape expert.

Manicured Lawn
To have a beautifully manicured lawn means that your grass is green and healthy. It speaks volumes to your neighbors, relaying the fact that you consider lawn care essential to how your home looks. Not only will you draw the attention of onlookers, but doing so would likely make you feel more comfortable in having guests over to socialize outdoors.

Expert Assistance
For one, you cannot rely on rainfall to give you a well manicured landscape because rainfall is not consistent. The most effective method of maintaining a high quality lawn is the utilization of an automatic lawn sprinkler system. How do you install one? It can be quite complex for you to do this on your own. So, of course, you will need the expert assistance of a landscape professional.

The Benefits
There are several benefits that an automatic lawn sprinkler system can provide to your irrigation objectives. Let’s explore. For one, your stress level will be reduced because you no longer have to do this manually. You don’t have to figure out when your lawn needs watering. You don’t have to pull out that long and heavy water hose and then have to reel it back up. You can depend on a sensor and timer to do the job for you without any hands-on operation on your part.

No Guessing
Automatic lawn sprinkler systems are convenient and so they increase the efficiency and effectiveness in the distribution of the appropriate amount of water necessary for your lawn. This will allow your lawn and plants to flourish. In order words, it takes the guess work out of it.

Makes Sense
It also makes more sense to automate your sprinkler system because the rain sensors will turn off the sprinkler in heavy downpours. It will also reactivate your system when it is necessary. This helps to conserve water, ultimately saving you money. In addition, the soil sensors help to determine the level of moisture in the soil.

The Installation
Hire the services of an irrigation specialist to get the installation done for your sprinkler system. A professional will install it in such a way as to ensure proper and timely operation. First the expert hired must assess your lawn, taking accurate measurements to establish the irrigation requirements. Your lawn would then be divided into individual zones with each zone representing a smaller area of the lawn. Most lawns will need to be divided into several zones, which mean that each zone should have its own sprinkler system installed.

Are you now ready to make an informed decision about your irrigation needs? To discuss the installation cost of an automatic lawn sprinkler system, contact Water Solutions Sprinkler Service at 720-435-1495.

There are endless options when it comes to designing and planting your yard, depending on your personal aesthetic and requirements. Each has a certain look, from the classic plants and lines of formal gardens, to the multiple layers and textures of native plants in naturescaping, to the function and flow of hardscaping. In Colorado, the Front Range zone encompasses a variety of regions: prairielands, marshes, forests, and hillsides. Generally this state is on the drier side, prone to droughts, and therefore more water is needed to maintain urban landscaping. Xeriscapes are not as well-known as other conservation-focused forms of landscaping, such as hardscaping, but they are an excellent way to save water through creative planting. Local Denver landscape experts can help you achieve a xeriscape yard that looks lovely and is environmentally-friendly.

What is a Xeriscape?

A xeriscape is a form of landscaping that emphasizes water conservation. Although it has many other benefits, this is the primary principle for this type of landscaping. A full third of residential water goes to lawns and landscapes in the US, a huge amount of resources, energy, money, and time.

No two xeriscapes look alike, though they can be created anywhere in the nation, because they rely on the use of native flora while incorporating minimal use of turf areas. These turf areas, most commonly expanses of green grass, require constant maintenance through mowing and watering. Eliminating most of these areas reduces the need for fuel-consuming, loud gas mowers; you can maintain this type of yard through minimal upkeep like pruning and weeding by hand. Getting simple irrigation systems installed will provide plenty of water for the plants, without needing to hose everything down in the mornings and evenings.

Much like naturescapes, xeriscapes provide habitat for native wildlife, which is vital in urban areas where their natural homes have been removed to make way for construction projects. The use of native plants also means you don’t have to use fertilizers or pesticides, as these plants are adapted to the environment and resistant to insect pests.

Common Xeriscape Elements

Following the topography of your yard is where xeriscaping begins. Embracing the natural contours of an outdoor space gives it a unique appearance, making your yard truly one-of-a-kind. Planting trees, shrubs, flowers, and herbs in specific groups and in either sunny or shady areas of the yard allows you to know where your different watering zones need to be. Efficient watering and drainage are essential for a xeriscape.

Limited grassy turf areas mean more room for less thirsty plants and more openings for pathways that improve the flow and feel of your yard. Keeping bare soil to a minimum is also key, so mulching with organic materials such as coarse leaves, bark, needles, and the like help prevent erosion of the soil while keeping moisture from evaporating by holding the plants in place.

An irrigation system, such as drip irrigation or soaker hoses, brings water directly to the roots of the plants. This also helps reduce moisture evaporation and increases water efficiency.

Your landscaping experts at Water Solutions provide all the best services for your lawncare needs, from design and installation of xeriscapes and other landscapes, to installation of irrigation systems and yard maintenance. We can answer any of your landscaping queries, so please give us a call today at 720-435-1495 for a free estimate of your yard.