When Should Commercial Irrigation Systems Be Winterized in the D.C. Metro Area?
As temperatures begin to fall across Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., commercial properties need to prepare their irrigation systems for winter. Water left inside pipes, valves, sprinkler heads and backflow components can freeze and expand. This pressure may crack components or damage underground lines, creating leaks and costly repairs when the system starts again…
What Should You Fix First on Your Commercial Landscape This Fall?
Fall can make it easier to see which parts of a commercial landscape need attention. By September, summer heat, humidity, traffic and changing moisture conditions have often exposed weak turf, irrigation problems, compacted soil, drainage issues and declining plant material. At the same time, cooler weather creates one of the most important recovery periods for cool-season turf across Northern…