irrigation method comparisons

QuestionMy daughter is doing a 6th grade science project on the benefits of the drip irrigation method for commercial farming. The area of focus is the southern San Joaquin Valley in CA. She is looking for data to s

Drainage problems

QuestionOur house was built about 3 years ago. We were worried when we purchased that the lot seemed a little low. We were told by the builders and the city that we had nothing to worry about, as the house would be

Outdoor sprinkler system.

QuestionLarry- I live in AZ. My house has a Toro El-6+ Sprinkler system with two zones. Each zone has a separate bronze valve (?) associated with it. Yesterday I turned off the main water sup

winterizing a sprinkling system

QuestionI put a sprinkling system in last Spring and I need to find out what is the best way to winterize it ? I live in Utah so it will freeze if left with water in it. Hows the best way to drain it ? Is there any

Drip System

QuestionI have all xeroscaping but need advice on installing a simple drip system attached to an outdoor faucet to water some potted plants while we are away. Electric outlet is nearby. Bill Sierra Vista, Az

Drip Irrigation Qeustion

QuestionHi, I have about 200-300 Feet of 1/2 drip irrigation to lay in an already established landscape. The water source is slightly downhill of where most of the irrigation tubing will go. (about a 3 foot ve

Drainage/Uneven yard

QuestionOur Planned Unit Development property is just over 2 years old. The yard on the property is pretty good size, however, we have had drainage problems ever since the beginning. The seller, at our request has p

drip irrigation system

Questionwe are considering putting in a drip irrigation system for our two flower beds. I have two questions the first is probably real easy: we today have an automatic timer which open and closes a garden sprikle

Patio and Backyard Issues

QuestionWe are looking at putting an offer on a house that has stamped cement in the back yard with some grass yard too that was built in 1999 and it looks like the house has water discoloration around the perimeter

Instructions for use of compression fittings

QuestionHi, I have put together a drip irrigation system through a website and ordered it for delivery. I ordered compression couplings, but never used them before. Can you explain how I attach the 1/2 poly pipe (0

Installing irrigation heads?

QuestionHi James, I would like to install more and change some of the irrigation heads in my builder installed irrigation system. I am totally new at this and would like some guidance. Could you please give me step

Valve rewiring

QuestionI am from Southern California and my question is: I currently have sprinklers set up but the wiring for the valves are in pretty bad shape. The back yard has 4 valves and the front yard has 2 valves bu

Water Sprinkler Heads

QuestionI installed WaterMaster-by Orbit two-inch POPUP water sprinkler heads for my lawn in San Francisco Bay area, CA. The spay angle is larger than that indicated on the sprinkler specifications, e.g. for 1/2 c

ground drainage

QuestionHi James, I live in a relatively heavy rainfall area. My block of land has a gradual slope to the back end of the property. After heavy rain five square metres of ground at this end is under an inch of water

Automatic sprinkler question

Question..I checked the URL below from my end and it worked. ..Its to a picture of the control valve Im asking about. I have a constant trickle from one of the sprinkler heads. Which of the adjustment points on the

Design Irrigation System for home

QuestionI just built a home and I am thinking of installing an irrigation system for the lawn. I have not talked to anyone yet but could you give me some hints on what to look for in a good design such as plastic vs

shallow wells

Questioni live outside of boston, ma. i border a pond. the distance to the pond that i want to draw water from to irrigate my lawn, is 80 feet with an 8 foot incline to the house. i currently have an irrigation syst

High water pressure

QuestionI am getting ready to install a sprinkler system and have found that I have 110 static water pressure from the water company. I am getting numerous opinions about how to deal with this problem from dont worr

Well pump problem

QuestionHello James, I am visiting my relatives in Florida and we are trying to complete a well project. My son in law wants a shallow well to water plants. Wa washed in a 2 casing into the ground to about 15 feet w

water build up in an area near the house

QuestionWe recently bought a house. I noticed a little water in an area near the back of the house during the inspection. The inspector said it was not affecting the house, there was nothing he could do. Come to fin