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Many homeowners are spending more time in their outdoor living areas than in their indoor living areas. That means that trends continue to revolve around creating homey, attractive, livable outdoor spaces that are an extension of the indoor environment. In 2016, expect to see a continuation of this theme in outdoor living design, as well as increases in sustainable, “green,” outdoor living practices. At Water Solutions, we are your Denver service experts, ready to design and install the perfect outdoor kitchen, fireplace, firepit, and hardscapes for you – customized to your exact desires and needs.

Modern outdoor living combines the traditions of gathering family and guests around the living room fireplace and roasting marshmallows over a campfire, into one with outdoor fireplaces and fire pits. This trend is predicted to continue into the 2016 summer, as it is one of the fastest growing new "traditions" in outdoor living. To meet these needs, Water Solutions has a full line of retaining wall and paving ideas that are ideal for creating custom outdoor fireplaces and fire pits.

Outdoor kitchens now rival the scope and scale of their indoor counterparts with professional-rated appliances, multiple cooking surfaces, and bar-type seating with ample countertop and prep space. In outdoor kitchen areas, expect to see an increase in brick ovens as more homeowners learn that these attractive fixtures can be used for more than just cooking pizza. They can actually function as a full-use oven.

Top outdoor living trends for 2016 also impact the floor of your outdoor space. Interior floor design is trending towards larger tiles with natural textures, so expect the same for outdoor hardscapes, as outdoor living designs continue to mimic the look of their indoor counterparts. This includes furniture, light fixtures, and decorative accessories too. Expect to see an increase in the popularity of larger format pavers with natural textures and design elements, such as natural flagstone, cut flagstone, and cut slate. Also expect to see an increase in the popularity of durable, outdoor-rated, porcelain tiles – available in a variety of large-format sizes and natural looks, including wood grain and stone textures.

Also expect to see other flooring/hardscape options like stamped concrete. It allows for a wide variety of patterns, colors and overall possibilities. Plus, custom borders, stains and design elements can be added to most concrete patios to make it truly one of a kind. In most cases, the patio surface itself holds the most visual impact, so beautiful stamped concrete will likely be a star attraction in even the most extravagant of outdoor living spaces.

Your premier Denver service experts for designing and installing your outdoor kitchen, firepit, fireplace, and hardscape are the experienced staff at Water Solutions Services, because not only do we install and fix sprinklers in Denver, we have a staff that includes professionals to make your Denver summer outdoor dreams come true. You can rest assured that we always have an interest in delivering our best to you. Call us today at (720) 435-1495 for your free estimate.

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Arid regions and drought conditions can impair the quality of your lawn and prevent your plants from growing properly. However, many strategies can help you effectively cultivate and maintain a beautiful landscape even in periods of extensive drought. If you would like to establish a gorgeous lawn in drought conditions, you should learn about the many drought-tolerant yard techniques that premier Denver sprinkler installation companies can implement.

Soil
Certain soiling methods can help you maintain a prolific lawn and overcome a drought.  Developing a loose soil structure is essential to cultivating a drought-tolerant yard. Creating a loose soil structure provides more pores, allows the soil to absorb and retain moisture, and enables the roots of your plants to grow deep down in the soil and absorb a maximum amount of nutrients. Proper drainage techniques can also improve the healthy quality and beautiful appearance of your plants during a drought. You can facilitate a well-drained system by installing coarse sands, small pebbles, and mulch layers.

Drought-Tolerant Plants
The top Denver landscaping companies can also provide drought-tolerant plants for your yard. Certain plants are capable of surviving in arid environments and dry drought conditions.  Numerous lavender plants can help you create a drought-tolerant lawn. The lavender plants can withstand extreme heat, survive with low watering requirements, and display a gorgeous appearance that features tall stems and radiant pedals. Thymes can also flourish, maintain a healthy quality, and retain a beautiful glow with minimal water. You can choose from many different types of drought-tolerant thymes, including creeping, wooly, and silver thymes.

Desert Plants
Many plants that thrive in deserts can also grow in your yard during a drought. Aloe plants are especially beneficial for lawns that are experiencing dry seasons. Being accustomed to arid desert conditions enables aloes to flourish during droughts. The aloes can also enrich the attractive beauty of your yard by displaying luxuriant foliage, vibrant colors, and exquisite pedal patterns. Other desert plants that can survive in your yard during a drought include New Zealand Black Flax, Chamomile, and diverse forms of cacti.

Trees and Shrubs
The best Denver landscaping companies can also provide and cultivate many types of drought-tolerant trees and shrubs. You can successfully cultivate several drought-tolerant sage shrubs to compliment your yard. Sage shrubs that can flourish in dry climates include Mexican, Texas, and Russian sages. Additionally, drought-tolerant trees that you can utilize to adorn the prestigious appearance of your landscape include various species of elms, oaks, hickories, and ginkgos.

Watering
Effective watering techniques can also help your yard display a lush and healthy lawn during arid periods of drought. Although the drought-tolerant plants do not require an abundance of water, a moderate amount of water naturally helps the plants grow, remain healthy, and display an attractive appearance. Providing approximately one inch of water per week can supply the plants with a sufficient amount of water while still enabling you to conserve your home or community water supply. You should also implement deep water techniques to ensure that roots sink deep into the soil, absorb optimal nutrient levels, and flourish with minimal water.

Contact Water Solutions to help your yard overcome droughts. Our expert staff has been satisfying the landscaping needs and sprinkler installations of Denver residents for almost 20 years, and our exceptional service has allowed us to acquire an A+ rating. We can provide drought-tolerant plants, use conservative watering standards, and implement effective landscaping techniques to maximize the exquisite beauty of your yard and the overall value of your home.  

If you are a Denver homeowner, you may not have a sprinker system installed and water your own lawn, taking out your garden hose and spraying water all over your yard. Is this the ideal way to take care of a lawn? No one wants to spend hours watering a yard with a hose and then have to roll up the hose after this is done. If this is what you have been doing for a while, then you should be aware that it is no easy task. In fact, it can be a hassle and time consuming. Why not choose an easier way?

The Right Choice
An automatic sprinkler system is the ideal way to water a lawn. It spreads the water evenly and no one will see that unsightly garden hose laying around. The sprinkler system will save you time and money in the long run. You can now enjoy our precious summer evenings, watching the sprinkler come on instead of trudging to the shed for that long garden hose. That is not a pretty picture.

Design of Sprinkler System
Before you can use your sprinkler system, there are some specifics that you need to be aware of. To design a sprinkler system, it is much more than installing the head and having the pipe laid down appropriately. First, the yard has to be correctly measured. The water flow also has to be measured because it could influence the design. The water pressure also has a lot to do with the water flow and how well the system will operate. The flow valves and pipes have to be accurately installed in order to control loss of water pressure and to make sure that the system operates smoothly. In other words, the water flow has to be uniform to have an improved effect.

Maintenance of Sprinkler System
All sprinkler systems should have pipes interconnected above the ground and below the ground. In some cold climates, the pipes installed can get frozen and burst. For that reason, many systems are specifically designed to drain the water from the pipes before the cold season. Many of them come with a switch to shut off the sprinkler, preventing it from activating during the cold season.

Looking for Problems
If water is spraying from one sprinkler and the other is not, then you may have some type of blockage that needs to be fixed. If the sprinkler head is a pop up, then look if there is any dirt or sand in the head, keeping it from operating properly. A leak could also be underground if you see water leakage from the tube feeding. You can hire a sprinkler system specialist to discuss how these things can be done or to provide the maintenance you need for a longer lasting system.

Installation of Sprinkler System
It is safer and far more cost effect to hire a sprinkler system contractor to get this done right the first time around. Contact Water Solutions Sprinkler Service at (720) 435-1495 to discuss your sprinkler system installation objectives.

Having a gorgeous, plush yard can easily make you the envy of everyone on your block, or give you a nice relaxing place to sip your morning coffee. However, maintaining a healthy lawn is no easy task. Consistent and effective watering systems are required to help cultivate the plants and maintain the landscape. If you want a beautiful lawn, you would benefit from learning about the beneficial Denver sprinkler services that the best landscaping professionals can fulfill.

Evaluations
The top Colorado landscaping companies can provide accurate and detailed evaluations of your yard. Each yard is unique and needs a customized sprinkler system arrangement.  We start by analyzing the  many sections of your yard, identifying any potential piping complications, and helping to customize and arrange the sprinkler system according to the needs of your yard and landscape. Arranging the sprinkler system correctly is essential for cultivating a high-quality lawn. Additionally, you can choose from many possible sprinkler options, including materials, hardware, and system arrangements.

Installation
Denver sprinkler services can also properly install your sprinkler system. Without proper installation techniques, many problems and leaks can damage your home. As a result, it is important to hire experts who possess the advanced knowledge and superior skills required to successfully install the system, avoid any property damages, and optimize the watering system. For instance, we might be able to carefully bury the pipes in safe locations to avoid damaging the pipes or your yard. More importantly, regularly scheduled maintenance and proper care during installation can also prevent the development of leaks.  Leaks can harm your yard, prevent the plants from receiving a sufficient amount of water, and cause damages that are very expensive to repair. However, we can properly connect the pipes of the sprinkler system to the main water line in your home to avoid any leaks and to optimize the efficiency of the water output.

Maintenance
It’s not enough to install your sprinkler system. You’ll also need regular maintenance services, like the ones provided at Water Solutions Sprinkler Service. Proper maintenance ensures the life-spam of the system is extended, help your landscape thrive, and prevent the development of any serious issues that might ruin your lawn.

For instance, we can conduct tests on valves, fix twisted hoses, and unclog congested pipes to ensure that your system is not leaking, and that the water is flowing properly throughout the system. Additionally, we can perform pressurization evaluations. These evaluations ensure that the valve system can handle the water pressure, avoid compression leaks, and effectively distribute the water throughout each section of your lawn.     

Contact Water Solutions to handle any of your lawn and sprinkler needs. Our expert staff has accumulated a prestigious reputation throughout the Denver area for providing exceptional customized lawn services. We have almost 20 years of experience, our staff can fulfill comprehensive landscaping projects, and we can effectively install and maintain your sprinkler system to help you enjoy your lawn for many years to come.