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Adding Landscape Lighting to Your Pool Area

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We can’t wait for the warm days that are continuing ahead. If you are lucky enough to have a swimming pool, you surely don’t want the party to be over when the sun goes down. Convert your evening experience to take on the resort feel with the enhancement of a professionally designed landscape lighting system. 

Pool Deck/Pathways:

Don’t get lost in the dark! Lighting your pathways and pool deck accurately should be achieved with as minimal a design as feasible. The last thing you want to do is create a runway effect with too many lights or have prominent lighting fixtures topple over. Take into consideration all of the different lighting design possibilities that you may have. If you have mature trees or high soffits, use down lighting to create a resort feel should be evaluated. Downlighting from elevated areas with lighting fixtures created for this function will provide beautiful moonlighting for your pathways, pool deck, and surroundings.

Pergolas & Outdoor Kitchen:

Combined with shade-providing patios, pergolas, and even outdoor kitchen areas, outdoor living spaces are designed with more than just pools in mind. For pretty much every outdoor living space, task lighting has become a necessity. When grilling, be sure you have light so you can see what you’re cooking. Outdoor bar top lighting can set the mood with counter lighting underneath that will light up the night.

Surrounding Landscape:

When lit strategically, the landscape surrounding the pool area can act as a backdrop; it can create the perfect lighting canvas for producing a haven out of your swimming pool after dark. Many landscapes now are showcasing stunning water features or waterfalls. Make sure these features are not over lit and that the right color is used so that you are not fighting against the lighting that may already be provided from inside your swimming pool. 

Fire Pit & Sitting Walls:

Who doesn’t like a warm fire on a chilly night? Underlighting of the stone walls for your fire pit can complete any lighting project. Even if your fire pit is finished, don’t let that stop you. We have the tools and knowledge to install the lights, even after your firepit is fully built. Add light to your sitting area without exposing it to a direct floodlight, which can be bright and ruin an otherwise peaceful ambiance. Under Cap Lights work exceptionally well to differentiate sitting areas and light pathways simultaneously.

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Berardi Irrigation and Landscape Lighting is proud to provide you with high quality lighting installations. With years of experience, our experts will help you create a landscape lighting system to go perfectly with your yard. Contact us to learn more. Fill out our contact form or give us a call to get in touch!

5 Signs That Your Irrigation System Needs Repair

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Owning an underground irrigation system has so many benefits. Regularly checking up on how the system is functioning and keeping an eye out for issues will ensure it last long and works correctly. When you can recognize the signs that your system needs repairs, the better off you’ll be in the future. The quicker you notice them, the faster they’ll be fixed. Don’t be afraid to contact Berardi Irrigation when you have questions about your sprinkler system.

Soaked Spots And Parched Patches

Balanced water coverage ensures that the lawn stays healthy, but a leak in your home’s irrigation system can throw off properly distributing water. Overly saturated areas of your lawn and patches of yellow grass indicate irrigation system trouble that can be anything from faulty sprinkler heads to incorrect zone settings. Your irrigation or landscaping company can pinpoint the problem and restore the efficient water flow that keeps grass green.

Dripping Control Valves

The back end of your irrigation system is what’s responsible for delivering the right amount of water to each zone in your yard. Properly operating valves should not leak or drip, and damp areas around pressure regulators and filters are problem signs. Grass clippings and dirt particles accumulate in the equipment causing leaks that compromise operation, so don’t ignore those drips.

Sputtering Sprinkler Heads

When the delivery systems start spraying off-target, they might be responding to valve or pressure problems. However, sprinkler heads develop chips and cracks that lower their performance. The pop-up sprinkler heads shift out of position and sputter misdirected water into puddles. Debris that is accumulated clogs sprinklers, causing them to spray off-target when they should be watering your thirsty lawn.

High or Low-Pressure Problems

Having too little pressure doesn’t deliver the water to your yard that it needs, and too much pressure will prematurely wear out the equipment in your system. While fluctuations from high to low will end up making you check on the control valves and regulators, the trouble might be coming from the irrigation pipes. They have the ability to shift ground and become invasive to tree roots, just like your home’s plumbing.

Water Costs

If you get your monthly water bill and notice it’s a lot higher than usual, ask your irrigation professional to check the system. It could be a bad pressure regulator forcing too much water through the system or a control valve delivering unbalanced amounts. A spike in usage often means there is a leak that’s letting water escape from pipes while it drains the money from your wallet.

Contact Us at Berardi Irrigation

The irrigation system professionals at Berardi Irrigation will install your system and ensure it works properly. Contact us for any spring start-up services or routine check-ups. Fill out our contact form or give us a call at 781-828-2029.

Why a Sprinkler Irrigation System is a Great Investment

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Many homeowners may feel that having an irrigation system installed is a luxury and not a necessity for them to have. However, an installed irrigation system can pay for itself over time in the form of saving on the cost of water and efficiency. Plus, irrigation systems are an easy-to-use option and very efficient at distributing water evenly to your landscape. An irrigation system offers multiple benefits, including environmental, financial, and improving overall aesthetics.

Environmental Benefits

Irrigation system manufacturers and designers have come a long way throughout the years with enhancing the way these systems function. Systems on the market today are built with moisture sensors, timers, and water gauges that work together to give your landscape just the correct amount of water based upon each watering zone’s specific needs. Because sprinkler systems are designed for efficient and effective water use, very little water is wasted as compared to manual watering devices. There’s rarely a chance you’ll over-water your grass or plants!

Financial Benefits

A beautifully maintained yard can instantly improve a home’s curb appeal, as well as add real dollar value to a home’s resale value if you’re looking to sell. As well as the added home resale value of a beautiful, healthy lawn, a sprinkler irrigation system can also provide water cost savings because they are designed to reduce water waste. As if those financial benefits are not enough, when you install an automated irrigation system, you’ll save lots of time by not having to water your lawn, which is inefficient to most people.

Aesthetic Benefits

When your lawn and the surrounding landscape is properly water – not under-watered or over-watered, your property’s curb appeal and resale value are instantly increased. Your yard will be looking healthier and thriving and look great enough to enjoy with family and friends. Another great feature of the irrigation system is that they are pretty low-profile, meaning you rarely see the sprinkler heads except for when they rise to do the watering. After the watering is completed, the sprinkler heads go back down into the ground, giving you back the space for entertaining and relaxing. 

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​If you are interested in having an irrigation system installed in your yard, contact the professionals at Berardi Irrigation. We have worked with many irrigation systems throughout the years and can work with you and your budget to create one to fit your needs. Give us a call today to get started! 

Getting Your Irrigation System Ready for Spring

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Spring is here and it’s that time of year when you replenish, refresh and rejuvenate. That can mean giving new life to your garden and lawn by having the irrigation system to hydrate your soil and replenish your plants so they can look lush and beautiful. After all, flowers, grass and trees need a combination of water and sunshine to flourish. Spring is the time when you want colors to brighten the environment, and blooming flowers and vibrant lawns can make spring come to life. So, how do you get your irrigation system ready for spring?

Dewinterize Your Sprinkler System First

In the winter, when you shut down the sprinkler system, you essentially put the system in hibernation until the next season. Underground sprinkler systems are often operated on an automated setting, a seemingly effortless process. However, preparing an underground sprinkler system for winter can be challenging to do well, just as much as it can be to reopen the system. One thing that you always want to avoid is hitting the sprinkler heads when you cut the lawn, which is perhaps the easy part of the maintenance process. Spring dewinterization of your sprinkler system can take upwards of two hours, although property size, sprinkler heads and the state of the sprinkler system. 

How to Get Your Irrigation System Ready

  1. Check if the Ground is Frozen

Is winter conditions really over on the ground? You will have to check to see if the ground is still frozen. To check, dig roughly one foot into the soil using a shovel into the soil and if your shovel hits frozen ground, it’s best to wait a couple of weeks before performing another dig test. It is unwise to start your sprinkler system if the ground remains frozen; this could cause a breakage of the water lines while the sprinkler system is being fired up, or some time later when the still cold ground freezes the water and causes the water line to break. If you must water your lawn, use a good old hose to do the job and do not risk permanent damage to your irrigation system.

 

  1. Fire Up Your Control Panel

The control panel works like the brain of our sprinkler system and this is where dewinterization gets a jump start. Commonly installed outdoors, you will want to start up the control panel and check out the actual settings for features like date, scheduling and irrigation zones. Check to see if you need to replace the battery if older than six months. It may be possible to find your sprinkler system’s original documentation online using the panel’s model number if you don’t have it on hand.

 

  1. Clean Sprinkler Heads

You will need to inspect and clean your sprinkler heads and valves, which can be a time consuming process, especially if your lawn is large. At each sprinkler head assembly, inspect for damages, and if present on the nozzle, get it replaced. If extensive damage exists to the entire sprinkler head assembly, the best solution may be to get professional help to do the repairs. If the damage is minimal, perform a thorough cleaning of the nozzle using an old toothbrush. You want your sprinkler’s spray pattern to be normal so it waters the lawn evenly. You want to keep the sprinkler valve that is farthest from the main water source open and remove the sprinkler nozzle to enable the release of air when the water is turned on. Remove the nozzle of the last sprinkler on each branch line and open the valve if your irrigation system has multiple branches that feed off a main line.

 

  1. Open the Main Valve to Start Your Sprinkler System

Gradually open the main water valve, being mindful not to be quick in doing so, which could push water and air through the system too fast. This could cause the “water hammer” effect, which can result in crack pipes, valve breakage and damage to the sprinkler heads that could get knocked off their position entirely. Begin opening the main valve slowly and listen for the water flow, then allow the water to feed into the main pipe. Every couple of minutes, open the valve wider by a few degrees until it’s completely open. If you have a system with multiple  branch lines, you will need to repeat the process at each line’s main valve after the main line is filled with water. Assess the faraway sprinkler valves after that process is completed and ensure that dirt and debris buildup in the line is pushed out. Close the valve once the water clears up, remembering to refasten the nozzle.

 

  1. Assess the Irrigation Zones

At this stage, your sprinkler system is set for its first spring watering. Make any adjustments to the sprinkler nozzles, if necessary, and check the irrigation of all your zones, one after the other, looking for even spray patterns. You want to ensure that your lawn is adequately watered. When the irrigation system is started, check for malfunctioning sprinkler heads, low water pressure and soggy spots. This is when you’ll identify if you have a line breakage, which would require you to shut off the main valve until repair is completed. Complete a final walk-through inspection of each zone when your irrigation system is fully activated. If all is as it should be, your irrigation system is ready for spring. 

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For all your irrigation needs, Berardi Irrigation has a team of skilled professionals that can help you to get your irrigation system ready for spring. We offer reliable service that you can always depend on. With us, your lawn or garden will be in tip-top shape this spring.

What are the Best Pop-up Sprinkler Heads?

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If you have a garden, you must water it so it grows well and looks fresh. However, keeping track of watering is a struggle. The easiest way to water your garden is with pop up sprinkler heads.

In this article, we will tell you about some of the best sprinkler heads you can find in the market.

5000 Rotor Sprinkler Heads from Rain Birds

If you are into gardening, you must know about rotor sprinklers. They are some of the most powerful sprinklers in the market right now.

 If you have a huge garden, in that case, these will suit you the best because they have arc rotation of 40-360 degree rotation. Rainbird features rotation in full circles with a 25-50 feet radius. Its strong motor ensures hassle-free watering.  

Their manufacturing is super strong, so you will not need to change them frequently. It has an advanced design that makes sure that water spread in multiple ranges. It is eco-friendly and saves. It has a very straightforward installation.

Ultra Rotor Sprinkler Heads from Hunter GPG

These sprinkler heads are also ideal for larger garden areas. They have a water spraying range of 50-360 degrees. You can put the sprinklers in a full-circle setting, and they will water your entire garden in no time.

They ultra rotor comes with gear drivers, which make them more resistant to dirty water. Maintenance is quite low because you will not have to clean the sprinklers often. The assembly of the sprinklers is straightforward.

A single unit of hunter comes with five heads with a few adjustable arcs and 2.5 nozzles and adjuster tool. If you still struggle with putting the whole thing together, then you can also get instructions from the setup instruction manual.

The model is water-saving because it comes with powerful motors. The sprinkler heads rise very high, so they throw the water efficiently. Even though it is adjusting angles in very difficult with these, they come with a ready-to-use pack that makes the work easy.

Final Feedback

The pop-up sprinklers will help you with watering your garden easily and more efficiently. When you water manually, you will be wasting a lot of water, since the sprinklers have high pressure, so you will also save water. The water sprinklers are more manageable, and they are very durable. The manufacturers use high-quality materials to make the sprinklers, which means they will last you very long.

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Berardi Irrigation can provide you with landscaping lighting that brings out the best in your yard! Give us a call at 781-828-2092 or fill out our contact form.

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