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How To Winterize Your Sprinkler System

Close any open drain valves or test cocks. Open the sprinkler water supply valve. Do this slowly to avoid pressure spikes. Turn the controller back on and run each zone manually to check for leaks, ...
Fall is a good time to repair bare spots in the lawn. Learn what steps you need to take to fix bare spots before winter ...
Cairns Regional Council has explained the midday use of sprinklers to water its gardens while enforcing strict rules on ...
I love the cooler weather and slower-growing lawn grass of fall. I know that my lawn mower, weed eater, and other tools can soon be cleaned and tucked away for many months. But before that happens, ...
Good thing is, fall is the perfect time to give the lawn a good shot in the arm.
Ants can be helpful in the garden, but they can also harm your precious flora. Luckily, there are some ways to get rid of ...
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A study suggests that the first of seven key pyramids in Egypt, the Step Pyramid of Djoser, was built using a hydraulic lift. Dated to about 4,500 years ago, this would move up the introduction of ...
As the Riverhead Town Board on Tuesday evening issued its finding that the Suffolk County Water Authority is not exempt from ...
One Texas homeowner shared a video of their yard's remarkable transformation from a dead lawn to a thriving rainwater-harvesting garden.
The California Department of Public Health is advising residents to take measures to discourage mosquito populations, with two non-native species — Egyptian mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti) and Asian tiger ...
When high water pressure is left unchecked, it can slowly erode pipes leading to breakages or complete failure. Here's how to ...