As we all know, there has been a large influx of rain this year. In fact, in the Atlanta area alone the precipitation rate is 40.9% above average, leading to Atlanta’s second wettest year on record. So the obvious question is: Why do I need a sprinkler system? If it rained at your house every …
We all know the importance of water to sustain life. Georgians make a significant investment in landscaping and watering which is a significant part of their maintenance expense. The Atlanta drought and the subsequent increase in water bills have put water conservation on the forefront of strategies for landscape maintenance. The irrigation industry is growing …
The American Society of Landscape Architecture (ASLA) asked their members to rate the expected popularity of a variety of residential outdoor design elements in 2015. 581 members responded to the survey that was conducted February 13 through February 27, 2015. Here are the top ten project types with the expected highest consumer demand: Native plants …
One of the new innovations of outdoor lighting is that it has gone wireless. Luxor has been able to develop a system that you can control completely through an app on your Smartphone. This revolutionary app is available for android and iphone users as of February 2014. This takes outdoor lighting to a whole new …
FX Luxor is an outdoor lighting landscaping system that completely transforms the world of outdoor lighting. Lights simply do not just turn on and off, they come to life. There is even an option to choose from a wide variety of colors. The two settings that Luxor has are dimming capabilities and zoning. Zoning allows …
Most retailers that sell garden lighting kits are very limited in their selection. The light fittings usually are made from plastic for easy assembly and reduced cost. They make contact with the conducting wires by sharp contacts with the ribbed cable that pierce the insulation. The low voltage cable connects effortlessly to the transformer, which …
If you plan to keep your lawn beautiful and healthy, you will need to water it. The easiest and most efficient way to do this is to use an irrigation system. Before you have a system installed you will need to know what it is and how it works. Read these Irrigation System FAQ’s before …
If you are thinking about installing outdoor lighting, you may want to investigate your options first. Most people decide they want to complete this task and jump right in; however, doing a little research first could save you a lot of money in the long run. Read over these outdoor lighting FAQ’s before your begin …
One example of a high tech sprinkler is a Hunter MPR 40. The rotary nozzles on the MPR40 help conserve water by shooting spitting streams of water instead of a misty spray. Many states try to promote homeowners to replace their old sprinklers with heads like these by giving incentives such as rebate programs to …
Whether you are a do it yourselfer or a professional contractor, it is important to understand the basic design concepts of designing an outdoor lighting plan. Armed with a solid understanding of these concepts, you can begin to dream of how you will light up your home with a touch of class. Economically and aesthetically, …
