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It’s the time of year all our thoughts here in New Jersey turn to battening down the hatches for the winter season. An important part of that is winterizing sprinkler systems.  If you’re asking, “When should I winterize my sprinkler system?”, you’re asking the right question. And the answer? Right about now. Before the first…

You’re sure you don’t have the world’s greenest thumb.  Sadly, there are things about the world of gardening which elude you. Why is your water bill so darned high, for example? Why don’t those plants you selected so carefully do better?  Why are they always dying? It can be frustrating if you’re a backyard dabbler. …

Farmers watch the skies as part of their daily lives.  They know what the weather’s going to do before the weather does. That’s an enviable skill and when you work with the land as extensively as farmers do, it’s one you cultivate actively.  The land is your life and livelihood, so being a weather watcher…

There’s no question that you love your home.  You’ve put a lot of time and money into making it beautiful for you and your family to enjoy. One of the home amenities you’re no doubt proud of is your lawn sprinkler.  You invested a lot of money installing it, so maintaining it is a priority.  But…

We’re not going to nag (too much), but it’s fall and winter is just around the corner. If you’re not the kind of person who circles a date on your calendar (in red) to get this done, then allow us to be the first to tell you. It’s time. It’s time to start thinking about sprinkler…

A healthy sprinkler system is all about sprinkler valves.  Keeping your valves healthy is your number one priority when stewarding the investment you’ve made in home irrigation. The biggest threat to sprinkler valve health is (by far) improper preparation for the cold months.  When water isn’t blown out of your pipes, it freezes and that…

Just when you thought summer might really be endless, along comes fall.  Before the first frost, it’s crucial that you prepare your sprinkler system for the coming cold weather months. Every home with a sprinkler system should have a plan for post-growing-season prep.  Prepping your sprinkler system for fall should be on your radar early on, so…

If you care about your lawn, you’ve probably read our fall lawn care tips.  We hope you’re taking them to heart and following the simple advice offered in that post to get your lawn ready for next year’s growing season. But there is still more to do this fall where your lawn is concerned.  Something you…

Thinking about installing a sprinkler system for next year’s round of hot weather?  We hear from a lot of people who think about it, then don’t go ahead for one reason or another.  But we also hear from people who go ahead and are not only happy with their decision, but wish they’d done it…

Just when you thought you could stop dealing with the lawn, along come the pros at Royal Irrigation to put that idea to bed. It’s now that you need to give your lawn a little extra TLC. Your lawn is going to go dormant soon.  Until the first frost, it needs you your additional attention to make…