Why is My Water Pressure So Poor?
If you have exceptionally bad retic flow and pressure then it could be that you have a restrictor fitted to your water meter. This can limit the flow to 9l/min and mean that it’s very difficult to get an efficient
Preparation for Laying Turf
Like everything in life, the preparation matters! When laying turf it matters to: – get a good thick layer of quality soil – ensure your retic covers all areas – screed the ground to dead level – spread fertiliser –
What does The Fuse Message Mean on an Irritrol Kwikdial?
Ok – possibly the single most common issue I hit each year is this problem. First up – there is no fuse and no battery in the controller! Silly I know – to have a ‘fuse’ message and a battery
When Roots Get in Reticulation
Sometimes your retic fails and you just can’t be bothered fixing it… If that is the case then chances are that after a season or two roots will have infested the system and we will have to hey them out
What are the Most Popular Turf Varieties?
Everyone has their personal favourite. Some like the hardy but soft leaf type of buffalo – the Sir Walter in the picture above or Palmetto are the two most popular. These are beautiful lawns and if looked after will really
Should I Use Netafim Dripline in My Garden?
If you want to achieve maximum water efficiency then there is no question that Netafim Dripline is your friend! Here is a job I did recently in Yanchep where new native plants had been installed and the client wanted to
How to Use an Add a Station
If you ever find yourself in a situation where one of the wires to your solenoids has broken and you either can’t be bothered or are unable to find the break then ‘add a station’ is your friend! By using
Fixing up Reticulation After a Bobcat in Butler
I often get called to go in and fix the retic after the bobcat has been thru and done his work. Today I was in Butler and the bobcat had smashed thru the main line, broken the wiring as well
Should I Buy a Hydrawise Pro HC?
I’d been using a very old Hydrawise controller for around 6 years when it suddenly decided to stop connecting to my wifi. It was one of the original indoor models and it did the job fine, but when Hunter bought
Will Lawn Seed Fix A Patchy Lawn?
So you’ve got a bare area in your lawn and you’re thinking of revitalising it with lawn seed? What you need to find out before doing anything is why the bare area happened in the first place. Otherwise chances are
