Tips and Frequently Asked Questions:

Lawn Care Tips
Winter Care Tips
Irrigation Fing
Other Lawn Tips
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Mowing
Remove toys, dog chains, hoses, lawn furniture, kiddy pools, and any obstacles from the lawn on mowing day.

Do not water the night before or on mowing day.

Mowing is performed a specific number of times throughout the season. Occasionally, mowing of certain areas or the entire property will be skipped due to minimal growth or drought conditions. If you think your lawn was missed please contact us.

If it rains on the scheduled mowing day, mowing will be rescheduled.

Watering
Water new seed/sod twice daily to keep the roots moist until it is established.


During spring and fall water during the day. Water early in the morning or after 5:00 p.m. on days when the temperature is higher than 70 degrees.

Water trees and shrubs by placing the hose on the soil line next to the trunk at a slow trickle.
 

Irrigation FAQ

Q: Will an automatic sprinkler system use more water than I'm currently using?
A: No. In fact, it will conserve water. You'll never have to worry about runoff from over-watering or wasting water when you forget to turn off the hose. And, with a Rain Bird moisture sensor, your system will know when it is raining and simply shut itself off when water is not needed.

Q: Does having a sprinkler system really save time?
A: Yes. You won't have to spend another minute of your valuable leisure time watering the lawn. Your new system will do all of the watering for you - even when you're away from home.

Q: Will an automatic sprinkler system water as well as I can water by hand?
A: It will do a much better job because a professionally designed system will deliver exactly the right amount of water to individual lawn and garden areas.

Q: We generally get 40 or more inches of rainfall a year. Do we really need a sprinkler system?
A: If it rained at your house every three days, the same exact amount each time, you probably wouldn't need a sprinkler system. But nature doesn't work that way, and the only way to ensure healthy, lush growth is to make certain your lawn and plants receive a regularly timed, evenly measured amount of water. In the dry season when there is little or no rain, your yard can suffer damage after just a few days without water.

Q: Are there different systems from which to choose?
A: Although every system should be tailored to meet individual needs, a typical system will be comprised of a controller (which functions as the brains of the system), valves (which open and close to release and stop the flow of water to underground pipes) and sprinklers (which actually distribute the water to a given area).

Q: How do I know what type of system is best for me?
A: It's always best to work with a professional irrigation contractor such as Bowen Mowen, who is knowledgeable about such factors as water source and pressure, soil type, planting materials and weather conditions. Bowen Mowen will take all of this into consideration in designing a system specific to the needs of your landscape.

Q: How much will a good system cost?
A: The price of a system will vary depending upon many factors such as property size, type of landscaping and special designs. But you can count on Bowen Mowen to design a cost-effective system comprised of quality products. He is familiar with the products and knows how to put the right ones together in a system that will achieve maximum results for you.