Gardening with Complete Solutions

by PJ Kratohvil Owner of Complete Solutions W elcome to the rainy season here in North Texas. As annoying as that may be and as tired as we get from all the tracking in and out with kids, dogs, muddy cars, and the constant cleaning, we need it -- so don’t complain too loud. Before we know it, the drought restrictions will be back in place and our irrigation costs will be through the roof! The rain is good at pointing things out such as low spots around your property and even standing or pooling water. Sometimes, you can get a sand-based soil blend, fill the area a couple inches at a time to eliminate them but not kill out the grass while other times addressing with a drainage system is more efficient. If you’re unsure of the best solutions, it is always a good idea to consult a professional to take action to help eliminate potential problems moving forward such as dead It’s almost a guarantee if you cruise around the neighborhood during a rain event early in the morning that you’ll see someone’s sprinkler system cycling through. Don’t be that guy. Even if you have a rain/freeze sensor, make sure you’re paying attention to the forecast and adjusting per weather conditions when possible. The ground can only absorb so much moisture, so be responsible with our water and ensure you are keeping run off to a minimum. It’s Texas and water conservation is a huge issue. Its not uncommon to be able to cut your “on days” totally off or down to a one-day rotation weekly. It’s a good idea at least once a month to turn the system on TEST Mode and run through the zones, ensuring your heads are providing adequate coverage and the system as a whole is operating efficiently (especially if it’s been winterized the last couple of months). A lot of our run off occurs from broken pipes, drip lines, and heads that we just don’t notice because our systems are going off early in the morning and they are not checked on a regular basis. The ground ca n only a b orb o much moi ure, o be re pon ible wi h our wat eR

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