Many residential and business owners in Nashville already know how much their landscaping can benefit from installing automated irrigation systems. Yet despite the convenience of these systems, they occasionally require maintenance to improve their performance, minimize water waste, and prevent damage to the landscape.
The first step in maintaining your irrigation system is making sure you can recognize address what is causing problems. For example, it is important to figure out if dry areas in your grass are the result of improper timing or if you need to investigate further. In this case, you will want to check for problems such as obstructions in your sprinklers, leaks in valves, or even cracks in the irrigation system’s pipes. Regular inspections can guide you toward specific solutions for routine problems like low water pressure or wasted water.
A common problem for people who mow their own lawns is damage to their sprinkler heads. Fortunately, these are easy to repair and replace. Simply unscrew the sprinkler head, mark the area with a flag, and take the damaged sprinkler head with you to a hardware store to compare it with a replacement head.
Sprinkler heads can also develop leaks, whether due to damage by lawnmowers or cars, or by regular wear over time. If the leak is only in the rotor (and not in the spray), you may be able to replace the seal inside without having to replace the entire sprinkler. If the leak is at the base of the sprinkler, be sure to outfit the replacement with a flexible connection kit so that this type of leak is less likely to occur in the future.
The landscaping experts at the Parke Company specialize in keeping your automatic irrigation system in top shape. Whether you’re in Brentwood or Hendersonville, feel free to contact us today at 615-350-6033 to schedule for a certified landscape irrigation professional to visit your home today.
History doesn’t just exist in the books we read, but in the living objects around us. That is why the Parke Company likes to take on a different type of tree service when they can. They like to take time to reflect on the historic trees of our city of Nashville. Ages old and years wise, these trees have seen the state of Tennessee in its worst moments and its greatest. Take the Witness Tree for example. Like its name, this bur oak has existed in Davidson County long enough to witness buffalo make their way to the Great French Lick by the ancient buffalo trail, to the present as it stands proudly over the ninth tee at the Richland Country Club.
The chilly air in the morning is upon us. Even though the afternoons are still warm, it’s not too early to decorate your landscape for the fall. And before you know it, the holiday season will be here and fall cleanup will be necessary. The Parke Company in Nashville is not limited to trees and leaf services. They also delve into landscape, firewood and decorative services as well.
Tennessee holds a variety of beautiful trees, especially in Nashville. From Red Maple to Tulip Poplar, customers of the Parke Company often request these trees for their homes and landscapes. Whether you’re interested in planting trees or transplanting them, here are the top three most requested tree species from the Parke Company.
Though the heat of summer still lingers throughout Music City, the fall months are here. It’s time to prep and get ready for the cold, bitter months of winter. Though you still have some time to prepare, it is best not to take any chances. So as you pack away the lawn mower and gardening gloves, be sure to call the Parke Company for any last minute planting, transplanting or landscaping needs.