Water pump stations are being used by more homeowners for their lawn irrigation.

If you are planning an irrigation system for your home lawn and garden and you have access to a pond, lake or stream, you may want to consider having a water pump station installed. If you have a viable water source on your property, small, pre-packaged pump stations designed for residential use are readily available.

These scaled-down pump stations can supply water to your irrigation system for pennies on the dollar compared to buying water from your local water purveyor. In addition to being more cost effective, they are also more eco-friendly because you are not using water that has had to go through the treatment process.

Contact a professional irrigation specialist to determine the best system for your particular needs. There are many factors that need to be taken into consideration including local permitting and code requirements.

For more information about the use of water pump stations for your home irrigation needs visit WP Law today.

Drip irrigation products mean no more lugging hoses all over your yard.

If you’re tired of dragging a heavy sprinkler hose from one area of your lawn to another day after day, it may be time to consider installing an irrigation system. With our natural resources being depleted at alarming levels, you may want to consider becoming more water efficient and using a watering system that conserves water.

Conventional lawn sprinkler systems can be inefficient and waste water. The performance and efficiency of lawn sprinkler systems can be greatly improved by the use of “smart controllers”. Smart controllers utilize a weather station to monitor conditions and adjust the system run-time as needed. Systems with smart controller can reduce their water usage by 30-50%.

When it comes to the landscape, drip irrigation is the way to go. Drip irrigation applies water near the root zone at a slow rate which results in less runoff and less evaporation. Drip irrigation is ideal for foundation plantings around your home. The lower application rate prevents problems resulting from too much water around the foundation, such as wet crawl spaces, damp basements, and termites.

For more information about drip irrigation products to help you become more water efficient, contact the pros at W.P. Law, Inc. and let them design an irrigation system to fit your watering needs.

Garden drip systems installed in your home garden can save you time and money.

Installing a garden drip system for your home garden is an excellent way to provide the water needed for healthy and vibrant plants this spring. Drip systems feed the water directly to the root system to provide the most effective watering. Here is a quick guide on how to install your system.

• Determine your garden layout by counting the number of rows and measuring the length of each row. There are several pre-assembled kits available, knowing the size of your garden will help you select the right one.


• Lay the drip tubing (or drip tape) down each row alongside the plants. This line is called the lateral and it connects to another tube that is perpendicular to the rows. This perpendicular line is called the header.


• A pressure regulator and wye filter are connected to the header. These devices control the pressure and remove small particles and debris that can clog the small drip emitter orifices.


• Once everything is installed you can connect the header to a garden hose and you are ready to go.


• Garden drip systems can be made even more efficient by installing a garden hose timer and fertilizer injection system.

A drip system can save you precious time and help you conserve water. Before you install your system, check with the professionals at W.P. Law, Inc. for complete details about which irrigation system is best for your garden. You may decide you’d rather leave installation to the pros – and we can help with that, too.

For more information about installing a garden drip system contact the pros at W.P. Law, Inc.

An automatic plant water system can save you valuable time and money by doing the watering for you.

It’s springtime and like most homeowners you may be busy planning your garden and landscaping for the upcoming season. Don’t forget about the irrigation systems. A happy and healthy garden needs water, and with the crazy weather patterns we have been experiencing, you can’t always rely on nature to do the watering for you.

To make your watering easier, consider installing an automatic plant water system. Here are a few reasons an automatic system is the way to go:

• Conserves water and money: Setting your automatic system to water for the appropriate amount of time can help to conserve water. By sticking to the set watering schedule you not only save water, but save money as well.


• Saves time: No more dragging heavy hoses around your garden to water. The automatic system will do the watering for you so you can focus on other tasks that need to be done.


• Set it and forget it: With the automatic system set to water on schedule, there is no need to worry about forgetting to water your garden, it does it for you.

Contact the irrigation specialists at W.P. Law, Inc. for more information about automatic watering systems.

Drip irrigation is the perfect irrigation method to help you conserve water and direct the water where it is needed.

If you have a garden and are wondering what is the best irrigation method to use, consider drip irrigation. Using the right irrigation system for your specific needs will help you conserve water, save money and get the water exactly where it is needed, the root zone.

It seems that year after year we are under strict water restrictions because of drought conditions. To do your part in water conservation, use the irrigation system that can help you conserve water and give your garden the water it needs where it is needed most.

Traditional sprinkler systems are much less efficient because a lot of the water is lost due to evaporation and runoff. Wind also affects traditional sprinkler systems by blowing the water where it isn’t needed leaving some areas without the appropriate amount of water. Delivering the water directly to the root zone is the most efficient way to water.

To find out whether a drip irrigation system is the best choice for your irrigation needs, let the experts at W.P. Law, Inc. advise you on what will work best.

Using a drip irrigation system for irrigating gardens and flower beds ensures the water goes where it is needed.

As you are planning your spring planting don’t forget to plan for an irrigation system. There are several different types of irrigation systems that work well but for now let’s focus on the drip irrigation system and how it works.

The drip irrigation system delivers the water directly to the base of the flowers and plants. The water is slowly dripped at the base of the foliage which allows for the plants to slowly take in the needed water.

Drip irrigation systems work great for farms and small gardens, but are also great for using in flower beds and under trees and shrubs. Drip irrigation can also be used in hanging baskets and container gardens as well.

Drip irrigation systems are very ecofriendly because the water is dripped exactly where it is needed, less water is used. Additionally, by keeping the excessive water off of the plants it helps to prevent the invasion of many different pests and disease that can cause damage to the plants.

To find out more information about drip irrigation systems and information about pricing contact WP Law today.

When you’re creating your lawn sprinkler system, choosing the right pump makes a big difference.

Homeowners, who have a well or have access to surface water such as lakes, ponds, or streams, can save money by using a pump to supply their lawn sprinkler system. In some cases a permit must be obtained before accessing a public water source, these permits are usually easy to obtain and are in most cases relatively inexpensive. The cost savings realized with using a pump system compared to the cost of using a municipal water source can be significant. These cost savings easily offset the initial investment of the pump, usually providing a payback of 1-2 years.

When selecting a pump, it is best to consult with an irrigation professional. There are several pump options to choose from depending on your water source. Here are four to consider.

• Centrifugal Pumps: A centrifugal pump is the most commonly used sprinkler irrigation pump. Centrifugal pumps are typically used to pump out of lakes, ponds, or streams. They are usually placed on shore and a suction pipe is run from the pump out into the water source. Centrifugal pumps must be primed (pump casing and suction line must be filled with water) before using.
• Submersible Pump: A submersible pump is placed into the water source. Submersible pumps are usually used in wells but can be placed in ponds and lakes (check local electrical codes before doing this) if a water induction sleeve is used. Submersible pumps do not need to be primed since the pump intake is submerged in the water.
• Self-Priming Centrifugal Pump: A self-priming centrifugal pump works the same as a standard centrifugal pump. The pump casing is larger and is designed to act as a tank to keep the pump impeller submerged. Despite what the name implies, the pump casing on self-priming pumps does need initial priming.
• Booster Pump: A booster pump is usually a centrifugal pump that is installed in a municipal water line. Booster pumps are used when the water pressure is very low to increase the pressure.

For professional help choosing a sprinkler pump or designing a lawn sprinkler system, contact WP Law today.

Drip water systems help to maintain a healthy and lush landscape so you can celebrate Plant a Flower Day knowing your flowers will flourish.

Today is Plant a Flower Day, so how are you going to celebrate it? A lot of landscape professionals take advantage of this day to help their clients create beautiful landscapes for their yards by planting beautiful flower beds.

To go along with their new landscapes don’t forget about the yard’s irrigation needs. In order for landscapes to flourish, proper watering is necessary. Drip water systems are perfect to install in flower beds.

Drip water systems help your clients save money and time. An added benefit of the drip system is that it conserves water to make for an ecofriendly landscape. By placing the system on a timer the homeowner won’t have to be bothered with remembering to turn the water on. The flower beds are guaranteed the water that is needed to grow healthy, beautiful flowers.

The drip system applies the water to the root system where the water is needed. Plants are healthier and are less prone to diseases caused by too much moisture. So on this Plant a Flower Day, join the other landscape professionals and plant some flowers! To find out more about drip water systems contact us today!

Garden drip systems will help keep your garden green while conserving water.

With spring just around the corner it’s time to start planning for your home garden. During the planning stage, be sure to plan for an appropriate watering system. Garden drip systems are an excellent choice and have several benefits, here are the top three.

• 1) Conserves Water: Because a garden drip system slowly drips water directly on to the root zone of the plant, it reduces the amount of water that is needed. This will help to create a healthier plant. By going directly to the root, the water isn’t as exposed to the elements therefore evaporation is limited.


• 2) Keeps Plants Healthier: Garden drip systems can help keep plants healthier and reduce the possibility of disease. Many plants are prone to disease caused by too much moisture. Because the water is directed toward the root, the moisture stays off of the plant.


• 3) Saves Money & Time: Because less water is used, you will save money on your water bill. By placing the system on a timer, you won’t have to take time out of your busy schedule to water. Additionally garden drip systems are ideally suited for injecting water soluble fertilizers.

For more information and pricing visit our garden drip system page.

  W.P. Law Inc. is now stocking a drainage product that will make French drains a piece of cake. EZ-Flow drain pipe will not only save you time, money, and equipment cost, it will increase your profit on drainage jobs.  With EZ-Flow drains ease of installation, minimal equipment need, and not needing gravel delivered to the work site, it will allow contractors that have not engaged in offering French drains to now do so.

EZ-Flow drain pipe will be a welcome product to the contractors doing crawlspace drainage. No more carrying gravel under the house in 5 gallon buckets, just carry the pipe and its self contained aggregate with you and place in the trench. Working in those tight spots will no longer be as challenging or time consuming. Stop by your local W.P. Law branch and take a look at your new money maker.

 

Steve Richardson