In an effort to help our customers better understand their lawn sprinkler systems and its components, here is an interesting article originally published by the trade magazine Irrigation and Green Industry that goes over the history of the sprinkler head, its various incarnations, and recent water-saving advancements in irrigation technology that have helped consumers maintain a healthy lawn in an enviromentally sound manner.

It makes for an interesting read, and should prove especially useful for those planning to have a sprinkler system installed as well as existing customers looking to upgrade or expand their current system. 

Before you plant that ultra-premium grass seed or those expensive ornamental flowers and shrubs, you may want to spend a little time getting your hands dirty as you familiarize yourself with your lawn and garden’s most underrated component. That’s right, folks, we’re talking about dirt. It’s too-often overlooked how much of an impact soil can have on the quality and long-term health of your lawn and garden. Understanding the makeup of the soil on your property is not only crucial when purchasing seed, flowers, and shrubs, but it can also help you to maximize the efficiency of your underground lawn sprinkler system when mapping out your watering strategy.

Think of your soil the same way you would think of that sponge sitting on your kitchen sink.

Did you ever think that you could be saving water by using an irrigation system? Probably not, but if your irrigation system is correctly designed, installed and maintained, it will help minimize the amount of water you use and still keep your lawn and landscape looking healthy. Here are some practical tips to help you have a lush, green landscape...

From All of us at M.A.G. Irrigation, Inc. to you!

In warm appreciation of our association during the past year, we extend our very best wishes for a  happy holiday season and our sincere thanks for your loyalty and goodwill. May songs of joy fill your home with warmth and your heart with happiness in this year and the next.

Think you're lawn needs a do-over? You're not alone! But, before you break out that rototiller and invest in seed or expensive turf, you should head over to Total Landscape Care Magazine's website and check out their Top Ten Tips for New Turf!  This article offers a wealth of information about establishing new lawns, and M.A.G. Irrigation Inc. is the place to turn when you're ready for step number 9! That's right; the folks at Total Landscape Care consider an underground sprinkler system a vital ingredient in their recipe for establishing a healthy new lawn; "Irrigation is a critical component to establishment. Light, frequent watering is the rule, which could mean irrigating several times a day."

The dog days of summer are here, but it’s not time to let down your guard just yet! August is when your lawn needs the most TLC to get through the hot days and also avoid overwatering on the wet ones. From conservative scheduling to adjustments to your mowing habits, here are a few quick tips to keep your grounds green and happy for the rest of the summer!

Now that summer’s here, our customers may want to start making adjustments to their controllers to assure that their grounds are getting the optimal amount of water. With the Hunter Pro-C controller, this task is as simple as the push of a button (or two). When the weather changes so, too, do your ground’s watering needs. Modifying your system’s settings not only conserves water, it results in healthier plants by matching water applied to plant needs.

When things really start to heat up this summer, you may want to consider adding additional days to your watering cycle. On the Hunter Pro-C – our most advanced and widely used controller – this can be achieved by doing the following:

What's the old saying? April showers bring May flowers? Well, that is true, but, just because April's behind us, doesn't mean that May won't have a few days of wet weather in store, and that's why making sure your rain sensor is in good working order is extremely important. Overwatering your lawn can offer as many problems as under watering it, so you want to make sure that your rain sensor is enabled and adjusted These two simple steps will ensure that your system only waters your grounds when mother nature hasn't!

We've always said that the best advertising for our company is the positive word of mouth we get from our satisfied customers, and, last year, we put together a contest to reward our faithful customers whose referrals helped lead to sales to new customers! As always we want to thank you for referring M.A.G. Irrigation, Inc. to your friends, neighbors, and family, and we look forward to offering them the same great service year after year.

Here's the list of 2010's winners, each of whom get either a free spring turn-on or winterization! 

Spring's just about sprung, and, with the promise of warmer weather ahead, we thought we'd let you know about some great new products available this season!

Recently we posted a bit about drip irrigation and how you can benefit from adding it to your existing system. Now our friends at Bisco Irrigation have unveiled an all new and super efficient drip system for small areas that is both cost-effective and easily added to any existing system!