Blog, Lawn Sprinklers & Irrigation Systems
A lawn sprinkler system operating at peak efficiency provides optimal watering for turf grass without over or underwatering. To avoid runoff, evaporation or an improperly watered lawn, it’s important to have an understanding of how much water your grass needs, as well... 
Blog, Lawn Sprinklers & Irrigation Systems
Summer’s here. It’s hot. It’s dry. When we do get rain in the form of quick summer thunderstorms, it usually comes down too hard and is over too soon to do any good. Let’s face it, it’s time to get serious about watering your lawn. At BG Outdoor Services, we’ve met... 
Blog, Lawn Sprinklers & Irrigation Systems
What Mr. Miyagi Says This blog post is for all of you who have made the sound decision to invest in an automatic sprinkler system for your lawn and landscape. As a major sprinkler contractor serving Northern Virginiaover 30 years, the team at BG Outdoor Services... 
Blog, Lawn Sprinklers & Irrigation Systems
One of the great ironies of the green industry is that most folks that have an automatic sprinkler system do not water properly. It’s not because they don’t care, mostly it’s because they were never taught proper water techniques. The sad but true fact is that a... 
Blog, Lawn Sprinklers & Irrigation Systems
So you’re getting a sprinkler system for your lawn and landscape – good for you! What type of pipe will the contractor be using? If the answer is ‘sprinkler pipe’ or ‘I don’t know,’ you need to pump your brakes. The type of pipe used in your sprinkler system will go a... 
Blog, Lawn Sprinklers & Irrigation Systems
Most lawns need around one inch of water per week, and up to two inches during the hottest periods of summer. You can’t always rely on the weather to deliver the water that your lawn needs, and may have an in-ground irrigation system to keep your lawn healthy....
