Creating Beautiful Green Lawns


June 30, 2008

How To Have Green Beautiful Lawns

Category: Install Sprinkler System – admin – 5:20 pm

Our yard went from brown to thick green with lots of plants and shrubs after we got an automatic sprinkler system. Take a look at the before and after pics of our yard.
Watch a video.

February 28, 2008

Sprinkler Systems

Category: Install Sprinkler System – admin – 8:25 am

We have professional licensed irrigators specializing in all areas of trouble-shooting,repair and maintenance of your sprinkler systems. Jenco Irrigation will design a system that will keep your lawn watered efficiently throughout the year. We are knowledgeable with all makers of controller systems, heads and sensors and can choose or match the most effective parts for your system. We can help install a simple system to a more complex one.

As our North Texas dry weather continues, we must find ways to conserve our water resources. Several communities have also passed additional water conservation ordinances requiring home owners to save water and for violations there are penalties and fines. We are here to help with any problems that may occur in your system, controller settings and sensors. Don’t forget your beds and foundation during this all important time. System conversions to drip irrigation and installation of soaker hoses will save 70% of the water used when compared to a conventional spray system. A typical bed can be easily converted and most conversions are very cost effective in terms of water savings vs. initial investment. Drip irrigation is the most effective watering system developed today. Watering takes place very slowly under the mulch allowing much more water to reach the shrubs and plant roots helping to eliminate run off, evaporation and air born misting and evaporation.

Additionally, we highly recommend a system diagnostic each year to correct head spray patterns and trajectory and make any necessary adjustments due to your landscape changes and maturing. Major manufacturers of irrigation system components are aware of the ever present need to conserve water so they are developing newer technologies to make this possible. There are state of the art controllers, newer sprinkler head technology and even more advanced sensors. Staying abreast of these developments is important to us so we can install and repair using the latest technology.

January 10, 2008

Choosing a Professional

Category: Install Sprinkler System – admin – 5:01 pm

Choosing a Professional
Installing an automatic irrigation system is a complex task. That’s why it is
best to hire a qualified professional. Irrigation contractors are experts in
hydraulics, proper sprinkler system layout, plant water requirements and soil
types. Their skills will help ensure a water-efficient system and years of
trouble-free operation.

But how do you make sure that the person you hire is qualified to do the job?
Here are some handy guidelines to follow when choosing a contractor:

  • Check for a valid license/certification (if required in your state)
  • Ask for proof of liability insurance
  • Talk to local references
  • Make certain each contractor inspects your property prior to submitting
    a bid
  • Insist that the installation be completed in a timely manner
  • Beware of low bidders that take costly shortcuts
  • Be sure the contractor will obtain any required permits
  • Be certain the contractor will install the backflow preventer required
    by local codes (to protect your drinking supply)