Spring: July 2009 Archives

Many of my clients discuss with me about the high cost of maintaining their landscapes. This includes designing, installing, and maintenance. I always ask what their objective was and did the work meet with their expectation. If they used a reputable landscape company then typically the answer is 'yes' however they still converse about the cost to maintain their home and property and that is one area that may not have been planned for or planned well. If you are designing a project and you want to keep your maintenance cost to a minimum then consider the following:

Lightning causes millions of dollars of damage to irrigation systems every year. The best solution to preventing damage is to have all electronic components and wiring properly grounded. This is typically overlooked on most irrigation designs because it is a rare event for most owners. Unfortunately, when is does happen the damage can be costly and time consuming.