Beginners Guide: Irrigation Filters

Installing an irrigation filter on your drip irrigation system prevents clogging of emitters and reduces wear and tear on the system. Sand and organic materials are the primary objects you want to remove. Filters require minor maintenance are fairly inexpensive and help provide reliable use of drip irrigation season after season.

Types Of Irrigation Filters

Plastic Spin Clean Filters

Unique screen filters that stay clean during operation. They effectively keep debris moving across the… Read more »


5 Fun Facts About Horticulture

The art of cultivating plants in gardens to produce food and medicinal ingredients, or for comfort and ornamental purposes is known as Horticulture. Horticulturists are agriculturists who grow flowers, fruits and nuts, vegetables and herbs, as well as ornamental trees and lawns. 

Here are some fun facts about horticulture:

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4 Ways To Kill Your Lawn

Everyday I read about the benefits to kill your lawn and converting turf to a more drought tolerant landscape or better yet, food. However, even my friends who claim to have no green thumb at all still have a hard time killing turf.

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5 Signals You Are Underwatering Plants

Unfortunately the signals you receive from your plants for under watering are similar to the signals you receive when you overwater plants. Under watering and overwatering plants many times reach the same outcome – sick or dead plants. Below are some important signs to look for that will help you determine if you are overwatering or under watering your plants.

Your Plant is Wilting

Wilting is a sign of both under watering and overwatering… Read more »


Chlorine In Your Water: Does It Harm Plants?

If you are living in a major metropolitan area, and receive water from a water company, chances are either chlorine or chloramine is added to the water as a disinfectant. This is actually great news because the chlorine or chloramine kills disease-causing germs like salmonella and norovirus. However, when I was shelling out money for yet another load of worm castings for my garden (worm castings contain a highly active biological mixture of bacteria) it… Read more »