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GreenScape.ca Watering & Landscape Lighting Systems Article Library…
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The New Standard in Weather-Smart Irrigation...
Although over-watering has always been something homeowners, public water agencies, property managers, and landscapers have tried to avoid, increasing water scarcity and rising water rates have brought this challenge into a more public spotlight.
No matter how efficient you can make your sprinkler system controller’s watering schedule, it still has to take into account the constantly changing weather conditions… specifically the rates of evapotranspiration and rainfall...and now you can reduce your landscape-based water consumption by 25% or more...
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What is Backflow and Backflow Prevention - and What Can it Mean to the Health of Your Family
It's worrisome to consider that trace amounts of carcinogenic lawn chemicals, bacteria, and other contaminants could occasionally backflow into your drinking water supply for years, going unnoticed until those drinking the water exhibit serious health symptoms. A simple valve can... (read more)
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The Environmental Benefits of the Effective Use of Water…
The ever-increasing demand for water in North America in turn drives the building of new dams, the digging of new wells, and the increasing use of water from our natural water bodies. Using too much water contributes significantly to ‘non-point source pollution,’ which is what happens when water moves across the ground, collecting pollutants from various sources, eventually depositing them into our drinking water supplies.
The effective use of water - along with the reduced use of things like pesticides - can be a way to significantly reduce pollution caused by excessive watering and other forms of water use. Consider just a few of the environmental benefits of effective water use… (Read more)
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Using Your Well as the Water Source for Your Automatic Landscape Watering System
Living in the country has its benefits and its pleasures...and installing an automatic irrigation system can certainly add to those pleasures and benefits - provided your water source - typically your well, and the pump that draws water from it - are up to the demands an irrigation system will place on them. This article explores some of the considerations necessary to ensure a positive outcome.
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Lawn Care and Water Saving Tips
When it comes to watering your yard, you may be able to save yourself some “green” without your lawn turning brown – by using an automatic irrigation system. If that system is correctly designed, installed and maintained it can keep your landscape looking lush on the least amount of water.
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Residential Irrigation System Rainfall Shutoff Devices
The amount of water that can be saved using rain shut-off devices varies, but in a year with average rainfall, savings are usually substantial.
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Water Wisely for a Better Lawn and Cost Savings
On average, nearly a third of the water used by households nationwide goes to maintaining landscapes and lawns. Improving outdoor watering efficiency is one of the easiest ways for homeowners to reduce their overall water usage-and save money.
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Beat the Heat and Add Home Value (with Home Improvements)
Looking to add to the value of your home? Here's a fascinating (brief) article reporting on a recent study of how home improvements can add to the resale value of your home.
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