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The Most Efficient Way to Keep Your Trees, Shrubs and Gardens Looking Great

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A variety of WaterSmart® solutions makes irrigation effective and efficient When it comes to watering your lawn, trees, shrubs and gardens, less can be more. Being efficient with water is good for outdoor landscaping and plants along with being environmentally friendly. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, as much as 50% of the water used for outdoor irrigation is lost or wasted due to over-watering, runoff or evaporation. Plus, using less water means you’ll Read more…

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Tips and Tricks for Getting the Most Out of Your Sprinkler System: Get to Know Your Timer

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Are you getting the most out of your sprinkler system? One way to check is to look at your irrigation timer. Chances are you’re underutilizing the technology it brings to your yard. Your irrigation timer, often called a controller, is really the brains of your system. It’s likely one of the most convenient tech Read more…

Sprinkler System Maintenance – Do-it-Yourself or Hire a Pro?

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As we head into summer, is your irrigation system ready to go or do you need a little help? It can be tough to know when to do-it-yourself or hire a pro. “Some sprinkler issues can be simple fixes, others are tougher tasks,” says Alexis Deasy, senior marketing communications manager at Toro. “There are a Read more…

Smarter Sprinkling Systems: It’s Time to Upgrade Your Outdoor Technology

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When is the last time you upgraded your phone, computer, or smart home technology? Now think about the last time you upgraded your sprinkler system? If it’s been more than five years, advancements in technology are passing you by. New irrigation products can save you time and money, and they can save water too. More Read more…

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Ways to Save Water: Best Practices for Watering Trees

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When it comes to trees, how do you balance saving water and keeping trees irrigated and healthy? Understanding the needs your tree will have based on its current life stage is the best place to start. Watering Newly Planted Trees When a tree is first planted, most of its roots are still located inside the Read more…

Fuel Tips for Gasoline Lawn Mowers and Snow Blowers

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Wondering what type of gasoline to put in your lawn mower or snow blower? Or are you having trouble starting your mower? A Toro lawn mower maintenance expert explains what kind of gasoline to use and provides other lawn mower fuel tips.

Posts tagged with: irrigation

The Most Efficient Way to Keep Your Trees, Shrubs and Gardens Looking Great

Tips and Tricks for Getting the Most Out of Your Sprinkler System: Get to Know Your Timer

Sprinkler System Maintenance – Do-it-Yourself or Hire a Pro?

Smarter Sprinkling Systems: It’s Time to Upgrade Your Outdoor Technology

Ways to Save Water: Best Practices for Watering Trees

Fuel Tips for Gasoline Lawn Mowers and Snow Blowers

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