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Broken sprinklers can be problematic for many reasons. If you’ve noticed problems with your sprinklers, or if you have excessive water in your lawn that is not supposed to be there, don’t wait too long to call a Denver sprinkler repair service to come to your home and address the issues. There are many reasons that you should hire professionals instead of an amateur individual or group. Here are some of the top reasons to hire a service to take care of the issue before it gets out of control:

1. Unclogging Pipes is Difficult
   Unclogging pipes can be a real issue for an amateur. It takes a professional with professional equipment to get the job done without causing further damage to your sprinkler system. Amateurs may cause leaks by using too much pressure, or leave some leftover debris in the pipe before they’re completely clear.
2. Sprinkler Hoses are Tricky
   It’s rather common for hoses to become twisted for one reason or another, but if you don’t hire a professional to fix the issue, it can cause problems with the water flow to your sprinklers, meaning your lawn or garden will suffer.
3. Winterization Precautions Are Hard
   No matter how simple a winter blowout seems, it’s truly not. If you don’t do the blowout, your pipes may burst, or experience other problems. If you do it incorrectly and water is left in the pipes, you will get the same result. It’s best to get professionals with years of experience doing this procedure to ensure the life of your sprinkler system.
4. You Could Be Losing Money Because of a Leak
   Most Denver locals pay for municipal water services. One small leak in your sprinkler pipes can cause you to lose thousands of dollars in just one year on water. The water soaks into the ground instead of helping your lawn or garden, essentially wasting all that water for no reason.
5. You May Not Have Enough Valves
   If you have a large yard or garden, having too few valves can cause serious problems for your sprinkler system. Too few valves can be ineffective at creating the right amount of pressure to make sure your lawn looks beautiful.
6. Valves May Have Compression Leaks
   Valves that have compression leaks can be a real problem. If the pressure of your sprinklers is too low, you aren’t getting your whole lawn or garden watered properly. Routine maintenance on your sprinkler system often includes testing of the valve compression.
7. Sprinklers May Need Replacing
   If you’re noticing that your sprinkler is broken, either physically or simply not spraying any water, you need to get that sprinkler replaced as quickly as possible. Not only is this a risk for under-watering your lawn, it could be indicative of a larger problem that needs to be addressed.

Tip: Want to check how well your sprinklers are working prior to making the call? Read our blog post on analyzing the efficiency of your Denver sprinkler system.

At Water Solutions Sprinkler Service, we only employ the absolute best sprinkler servicers in the area. We are the top Denver sprinkler repair service around. We guarantee the job will be done perfectly, in a timely fashion, the first time around. We perform regular maintenance on your sprinkler service after we do a repair to make sure the problems are not recurring. Addressing problems with your sprinklers in a timely manner will save you a lot of money in the long run, so if you think you may need some sprinkler repair services immediately, call us as soon as you can to get an appointment scheduled.

Do you have dreams of cooking for friends and family in a new outdoor kitchen this summer? An outdoor kitchen is a luxurious feature that many homeowners feel that they can never have, but this does not have to be the case. An outdoor kitchen can offer you a variety of benefits, particularly for entertainment purposes, and if you’ve been thinking that now is the time to invest in this unique feature, you could be right.  At Water Solutions, we are your Denver service experts, ready to design and install the perfect outdoor kitchen for you that is customized to your exact aesthetic desires and functional needs.

Here are the top 9 benefits of having an outdoor kitchen:

1. Everybody loves hanging out by the grill to see what's cooking. The number one benefit of owning an outdoor kitchen is you'll have more fun entertaining. Grill up delicious food at home rather than ordering takeout from a restaurant for family – and friendly – gatherings.

2. You can design your whole outdoor area around the kitchen, adding patio furniture, patio heaters, and much more to create an outdoor paradise. Outdoor kitchens are much more than a place to put the BBQ grill.

3. Outdoor kitchens have a high rate of return on investment when compared with other outdoor home improvement projects, so you are absolutely going to increase your property value with an outdoor kitchen.

4. Designed and constructed with quality materials, your outdoor kitchen will provide a lifetime of enjoyment. Most BBQ grills and outdoor appliances are stainless steel and therefore designed to withstand tough weather environments.

5. It will become an investment you'll be proud to show off to friends and family. Nothing looks more appealing, romantic, and exotic in a backyard than a complete, functional outdoor kitchen.

6. Cooking outside keeps your home from getting filled with smoke. It also eliminates lingering cooking odors in your house, which is especially important when it comes to seafood.

7. Without the extra heat associated with indoor cooking, your home's AC won't be running constantly to keep the house cool. This can lead to lower utility costs.

8. Most outdoor kitchens include refrigerators, icemakers, side burners, and other handy and functional components. So unlike straight-up grilling, everything you need is located conveniently, which saves you time and eliminates trips in and out of the house.

9. Grilled food is tasty, less greasy, and better for you than nearly any other cooking option. The high heat of a grill also helps food retain moisture and creates flavors different from indoor kitchens.

Your premier Denver service experts for designing and installing your outdoor kitchen are the experienced staff at Water Solutions Services, because not only do we install landscaping, we have a staff that includes professionals to make your summer outdoor kitchen 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.

A few simple steps will go a long way toward keeping your grass green as well as saving you money this summer. As the temperature warms and the lawn thaws, there is no better time than right now to make sure your automatic sprinkler system is ready for another season of efficient lawn and garden watering in Denver. At Water Solutions Sprinkler Service, we are comprised of a staff that includes professionals that specialize in sprinkler system installation and maintenance. To make sure your watering system is ready to go for summer, here are a few tips to get you started.

Make Sure Spring is Really Here
It is Colorado, after all. Although all signs might be pointing to the arrival of spring, the soil beneath the landscape is always the last to thaw. Starting your sprinkler system while the ground is still frozen can result in damage to the pipes. 

Control Issues
Run a check of your irrigation controls and programs. This includes making sure the date and time is correct and that the settings are appropriate for your landscape’s watering needs. It's also a good idea to see if your back-up battery in the timer/controller needs to be replaced.

Going with the Flow
Uneven distribution can lead to too much water in some areas and not enough in others, both resulting in an unhealthy landscape and wasted water. So check for rocks, dirt, sand, and other debris that may block the even flow of water from sprinkler heads. Make sure they haven’t become buried during the winter.

Inspection
Replace cracked, chipped or worn components, such as sprinkler heads, nozzles, valves or pipes. A broken sprinkler can damage lawns, gardens, and water bills, so it's important to check and replace them as needed. Nozzles and sprinkler heads are designed to withstand normal irrigation wear and tear, but can come up short against lawn mowers, snow shovels and snowplows.

Valves
Inspect each valve to make sure it is operating properly. Before turning on the water, make sure all manual drain valves are returned to the closed position. 

Water Hammer
An initial pressure surge can result in pipe bursts and damaged valves. Water hammer is that high-pressure surge that occurs when a valve is first opened. When restoring water to your sprinkler system, open the main water valve slowly to allow pipes to fill with water in a gradual and controlled manner, thus preventing a water hammer – and costly damage.

Check the Pressure
A system with too much pressure will result in cracked pipes, busted valves, sprinkler head leaks, and inefficient watering. When you first turn the main water valve back on, it is important to make sure the water pressure is at a safe operating range for sprinkler systems. Invest in a water pressure gauge that can be used to measure water pressure in your home and yard. 

Does getting your sprinkler system up and running again this spring sound like more than you want to take on right now? At Water Solutions Services, we are your go-to Denver sprinkler system experts. We can tune up your system, fix any problems, and you can rest assured that we always have an interest in delivering our best to you. We offer free estimates for stress-free sprinkler maintenance in Denver. Call us today at (720) 435-1495 for your free estimate.

It’s true that some Denver sprinkler installation services will do a free evaluation of your yard prior to setting about laying the pipes. It never hurts to get to know your yard a little better before you get a consult, though. A good service will take your preferences into consideration, and make suggestions for change if needed. So, what kind of plants should get regular watering from your sprinklers, and what should be hand-watered, or watered less frequently? Here are a few different types of plants and their watering needs!

• Herbs. Most herbs need daily watering, just like grass, but the amount of water needed varies by herb and outside conditions. If your herbs are in pots, keep them out of reach of the sprinklers so they don’t get overwatered or damaged by the high water pressure. Rosemary in particular should be kept away from regular watering, as it requires very little water to do well except in the extremely hot months.
• Flowers. Many flowers prefer being watered daily. If you have a flower bed, it would be a good idea to get a sprinkler put near it so the flowers get watered regularly. If your flowers are potted as opposed to planted, the sprinklers likely won’t be able to water them properly, so keep those on your hand-watering list.
• Vegetables. - The amount of water needed for vegetables varies greatly by the vegetable; however, the majority of vegetables benefit greatly from regular watering. If they are in the ground, let those sprinklers take care of the daily watering! You can always have your sprinkler service deactivate the sprinkler nearest to your vegetable garden in the colder months if frost poses a risk to the vegetables.
• Baby Trees. Baby trees most common in Denver require regular watering, particularly in the winter months. It is important not to let water pool around the base of the tree on days where the temperature will drop below freezing, because the frozen water can severely damage the tree.
  • The water issue is the same for all growing trees - you can get a root feeder to take care of their watering needs as opposed to relying on your sprinklers, like you would for a fully-grown tree.
• Woody Plants. Woody plants need regular watering, especially during dry months such as in summer and the months in winter where there is little water or snow in Denver. It is important to maintain a regular watering schedule, and these plants and trees can do with regular watering via your sprinkler system.
• Evergreen Plants. Evergreens actually need quite a bit of watering to keep their root system healthy. This is especially important if there is little natural water available, such as rain or snow.

If you feel you need more help determining where to place your sprinklers, or when to use your sprinklers during the different seasons, take a look at these resources:

• For more information on taking care of trees and plants in Winter, view Colorado State University’s article on Winter Watering.
• For tips on maintaining healthy lawns and plants in Summer months, check out our own article, The Best Time to Use Your Sprinklers in Summer.

When you’re ready to get some sprinklers installed, call us at Water Solutions. We’re a premium Denver sprinkler installation company. Click over to our home pages to view all of the sprinkler installation services we offer. We are committed to helping you turn your present lawn into your the lawn of your dreams with excellent sprinklers that will reduce the strain of hand-watering every day. Call us for your free lawn consultation, and we’ll get the ball rolling!

So you went ahead and over-seeded your Denver lawn for spring, but now you are wondering what to do next. Renovating the home lawn with over-seeding to thicken thin turf and/or to introduce better-adapted turf grass seed varieties is a common spring chore. For those of you who haven't undertaken this task for spring: Over-seeding a lawn is just what it sounds like; it’s spreading new grass seed on top of the existing lawn – usually after aerating. Here at Water Solution Services in Denver, we are ready to remedy your lawn needs to get you off to a good start toward that lush summer lawn you hope to see in a few weeks.

Most over-seeding, or reseeding, is done only in strategic areas and not over the whole lawn. You probably concentrated your efforts on the bare patches in the backyard where the kids play, as well as the grass in those shaded sections of your property. If you take an active role in helping your grass grow now, it can later turn into that healthy, lush lawn that you've been dreaming of.
 
Watering
Begin watering right after you over-seed, and water one to two times per day until the new grass grows to mowing height. Keep the top ¼ inch of soil moist so that the seeds stay moist. Make sure to water the entire over-seeded area thoroughly each time. The seeds should be kept moist until the grass seedlings peek out from the aeration holes. This could happen up to 20 days after over-seeding, depending on the soil’s temperature, the type of grass seed your are using, and your watering schedule.

Weed Control
You will probably see weeds sprout up along with the new grass in the areas you reseeded, but the best way – at this point – to keep them under control is with healthy, dense turf rather than with herbicides. Stay away from any type of weed control until the new grass has been mowed four or five times, because weed control can cause the seeds to germinate improperly. If you’re worried about weeds taking over, don't worry; your Denver Water Solution specialists are here to help you manage weeds.

Mowing
Patience is a virtue when it comes to caring for your over-seeded lawn. To help your new yard flourish, you’ll want to limit activity for the first two to four weeks. Your seedlings need time to acclimate and set roots, so staying off the lawn will help your new seedlings grow faster. The first mowing of over-seeded areas should begin when the grass leaves reach a height of 3 to 3.5 inches. In seeded areas, water lightly prior to mowing to keep seeds down during the mowing.

Your go-to Denver service experts on over-seeding and lawn renovation are the experienced staff at Water Solutions Services, because not only do we install sprinklers, we have a staff that includes landscapers as well as other professionals that specialize in yard maintenance and renovation. You can rest assured that we always have an interest in delivering our best to you. We offer free estimates for stress-free lawn maintenance in Denver. Call us today at (720) 435-1495 for your free estimate.