Ground Control Irrigation

03/16/2018

Spring is on the horizon, and many are looking forward to spending time outdoors. It's about that time to get your system checked before you use it for the first time of the season...http://www.groundcontrolirrigation.com/scheduling-spring-sprinkler-inspection/

11/17/2017

Though cold-weather lawn maintenance is not nearly as time-intensive as spring and summer care, there are still some best practices you should follow to ensure your lawn is as healthy as possible.

To ensure that your lawn is prepared to thrive once the ground thaws next year, you should still do some winter lawn maintenance

11/15/2016

Before you hang up your landscaping tools for the season, consider adding one more step to your fall routine that can save you hundreds, maybe thousands, of dollars in unexpected repairs: winterizing your underground sprinkler system.

The last of the leaves are raked and bagged and all that remains of your Halloween candy stash is the waxy candy corn that nobody else will eat. But before you hang up your landscaping tools for the season, consider adding one more step to your fall routine that can save you hundreds, maybe thousan...

11/02/2016

Do you have moles digging underground and ruining your lawn? Here's how to get rid of them!

Damage caused by moles is quite possibly the most frustrating problem in the garden. Wondering how to get rid of moles for good? We show you the best ways to get rid of moles once and for all so you can enjoy a pest-free yard.

10/31/2016

Happy Halloween from everyone at Ground Control Irrigation!

10/24/2016

Just becasue winter is almost here doesn't mean that you have to give up a great garden!

Here are 9 winter garden plants that add color and cool shapes to your winter garden. Get more fall and winter gardening ideas at HouseLogic.

10/19/2016

It's amazing what good irrigation can do!

Using ingenuity assisted by biology, German scientists have collaborated with the Egyptian government to create a natural miracle: the Serapium Forest in the middle of the desert, just two hours from Cairo. It consists of around 200 hectares (about 494 acres) of both native and non-native trees like...

10/11/2016

Make sure you're taking care of your lawn this fall!

Fall has just begun, but according to turfgrass experts from across the nation, lawn owners should waste no time in preparing their lawns for the winter weather ahead. Fall lawn care promotes good root ...

10/06/2016

Get rid of those weeds once and for all!

Weeds are the most common, unwanted, and uninvited guests in the garden or yard, which steal the nutrients and place of our plants. Yet, not all of you r...

09/27/2016

Spend more time in the yard and less time on the couch with these great outdoor ideas.

alt: Amazing DIY Upgrades To Take Your Yard To The Next Level

09/20/2016

We love DIY, but, here’s the thing: a sprinkler system is complex, and most DIY articles will not prepare you for if something goes wrong.

We love DIY! A lot of our blog posts focus on teaching you how to do it yourself to save money, but sometimes it’s worth it to hire a professional for a job. Winterizing your sprinkler system is one of those jobs. If you google the task, you’ll find plenty of articles that encourage you …

09/18/2016

If you're thinking drip irrigation is for you, read up on some of the benefits it can offer.

Benefits of Drip Irrigation Posted in Garden Trends. Posted on August 4, 2016 by Mary H. Dyer — No Comments - Leave One ↓ Image by itman__47 Drip irrigation allows water to trickle slowly near the base of the plant through a system of tubing, pipes, valves and emitters. Most systems are relatively e...