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Planning for Irrigation Success
If your strategy for lawn irrigation is turning on the sprinkler, it’s time for an upgrade. In Charlotte, proper irrigation and drainage vary based on your grass type, soil density, sun exposure, and the time of year. Paired with our other lawn maintenance services, our team will analyze your lawn and create a custom solution to make yours the best, healthiest yard on the block and keep it that way.
Helpful Information
Top 4 Things to Know About Charlotte Irrigation
Ensuring your lawn receives the right level of moisture is an exact science that requires an expert—that’s where we come in. But there are a few things you should know about irrigation systems in Charlotte:
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Too Much or Too Little Water Are Equally Problematic
We all recognize the unsightly signs of a dry lawn like brown, brittle grass, but lawn mushrooms, fast-growing weeds, and a spongy surface are all signs your lawn is waterlogged. While dry lawns are unattractive, wet ones can attract pests like mosquitos, and the resulting moisture can even damage your home’s siding or foundation.
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Many Charlotte Lawns Are Naturally Soggy
Clay-heavy soils like Charlotte’s retain water and cultivate a dense layer of topsoil that makes it hard for grass and plants to thrive. That’s why you need a professional irrigation specialist to help you install an irrigation system that will give your lawn only the water it needs.
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Unprofessional Irrigation Can Harm Your Yard and the Environment
Sure, watering your lawn seems easy, but doing so carelessly could be detrimental to more than just your own yard. Overwatering can damage your grass, and it can also create runoff that carries pollution like pet waste and fertilizer into our storm sewers, which run directly into local rivers and lakes.
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Irrigation Winterization Is Important (Even in Charlotte)
We may be lucky to have mild winters, but that doesn’t mean you can skip winterizing your irrigation system in Charlotte. Even if you drain your system, lingering water can freeze and crack your pipes. Our annual maintenance packages can include irrigation winterization so that you’re ready to go come springtime.
How We Can Help
MetroGreenscape Irrigation Services
At MetroGreenscape, we hold ourselves accountable for our work. There are a lot of variables at play in your lawn, and we believe our comprehensive approach ensures success. While we don’t offer irrigation as a standalone service, we do offer irrigation system services in Charlotte, NC, as part of our comprehensive packages.
Irrigation Installation
Paired with our award-winning landscape or hardscape design, a new, well-planned irrigation system will maintain your picture-perfect lawn.
Irrigation Reconfiguring
Whether to support new landscaping or alleviate drainage issues, we can reconfigure your existing irrigation system for efficiency and effectiveness.
Irrigation Maintenance
Our annual maintenance packages can include irrigation services, including winterization, to keep your Charlotte lawn flourishing year-round.
Request an Irrigation Estimate Today
We’re proud to provide customers with effective irrigation installation and maintenance in Charlotte, NC, when paired with our other service lines and as part of our signature comprehensive service approach. If you’re looking for a stand-alone irrigation company in Charlotte, we’re happy to point you in the right direction.
Seasonal Advice
Caring for your Irrigation System Throughout the Year
With more than 20 years of experience and as the top-ranking among Charlotte landscapers, we are your trusted resource for all things lawn care. If you have more questions about irrigation systems in Charlotte, NC, check out our blog or give us a call. We’re here to answer your questions about your lawn so that you can get back to enjoying it.
Spring
Winter is hard on your lawn, especially your irrigation system. Spring is the season to fix any damage done by old man winter, like replacing damaged sprinkler heads or frozen, broken pipes. It’s also a great time to sort out any issues in your irrigation system, like sprinkler head adjustment or controller reprogramming.
Summer
Summer is your irrigation system’s time to shine, which means it’s important that it’s in tip-top shape. Your sprinkler heads should be regularly checked for debris like pebbles, dirt, or sand, which could hamper the regular water flow. Our annual maintenance packages include check-ups for your Charlotte irrigation system in its busiest season.
Autumn
Preparing for the months ahead, fall is the time for irrigation winterization in Charlotte. Professional winterization with precise, controlled air pressure will help prevent damage to pipes, valves, rotors, and sprinkler heads that can be caused by frozen water left in the system during winter.
Winter
If your irrigation system has been winterized and turned off, you won’t have to worry about it until spring. If not and the temperature is predicted to dip below freezing, you should turn off your system and flush out any standing water, though the only way to guarantee the pipes are clear is with professional winterization.
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