Regularly performed preventative maintenance is the single most important thing you can do to extend the life of your landscape irrigation sprinkler system. In Nashville, Tenn., these pieces of equipment are exposed to snow, sleet, hail, rain, heat, not to mention the home pets and wildlife that find something new to play with. By ensuring that your irrigation investment is properly maintained, you will be setting yourself up for success in the long run. Here’s how:
- Saves Money: Newly installed irrigation systems last anywhere from 10-30 years. That’s a pretty wide margin, and the aim should be to make your investment last as long as possible. Scheduling regular maintenance work on your irrigation system will ensure that it can hold on for longer. Though this involves expenses on a more regular basis, it increase your chance of holding out on the larger purchase for a longer period of time.
- Saves Time: As with the money, devoting a few hours a month to maintaining your irrigation system will save you the major chunk of time that gets zapped when a large emergency arises from little or no preventative maintenance.
- Saves Headaches: Unplanned expenses and replacements always bring about unwanted stress. Avoid the headache of dealing with unplanned for problems by consistently checking the status of your irrigation equipment. Irrigation companies typically provide general maintenance check-ups on equipment they’ve installed, so use that resource.
Consider employing a certified irrigation contractor to perform these general preventative maintenance tasks. Located in Nashville, Tenn., The Parke Company is available for questions about the costs and procedures associated with the upkeep of your irrigation system. Contact us today at (615)-207-8390.
As venture into the last leg of summer, activities flourish and the heat of summer continues to sizzle. If you find yourself looking for things do outdoors, consider spending it out on the trails of some of Middle Tennessee’s beautiful state parks. Not only is Tennessee’s wildlife the most prosperous during this time of year, but it’s a great opportunity to get the entire family together and spend some time outdoors.
It’s the middle of the summer and outdoor activities are thriving, from backyard barbeques in Franklin to weekend camping trips in Percy Warner Park. But ticks and mosquitos are prominent little pests in Middle Tennessee and can range from a small, itchy bump to a serious illness. Though Lyme disease is not as prevalent in Tennessee as West Nile Virus, it’s important to take special precautions in order to understand the risks and how you can protect you and your family.
Fourth of July has come and gone this year. And for many Nashvillians who stayed in town, we all know it was a tad wetter and cooler than last year’s Independence Day. So instead of boating on Percy Priest Lake or enjoying a picnic in Centennial Park, most people enjoyed their holiday inside. And while the Parke Company is sure you all made the best of the rainy situation, it just goes to show that Mother Nature can be a fickle woman, and it’s important to keep your trees healthy and ready for anything.
Change can be hard. We’re creatures of habit, and sometimes buying a new pair of tennis shoes can be just as difficult as deciding on a new career. Spending money on a new piece of equipment for your home or lawn is no different. Knowing when to overhaul an existing irrigation system requires sufficient research and proper planning. In Middle Tennessee, our landscape & irrigation systems need timely renovations to ensure uninterrupted business.