Posts with the category “spring”

Nothing is more frustrating than having your backflow assembly fail its annual inspection. You start wondering, how in the heck did this happen and how could I have prevented it? Most the time, it is something that you cannot prevent because it is typically something that is out of your control. Luckily, most failed backflow assemblies are repairable so they don't need to be completely replaced...  Read More

So you need some help maintaining your lawn. We get it. Lawn care can be time consuming. Especially if you are located in Central Oregon. Our spring clean-up and fall clean-up weather can be brutal so it’s no wonder we might want to hire someone to lend us a hand. And don’t even get us started on the snow. Although we Oregonians are typically prepared for inclimate weather, sometimes it comes out...  Read More

Spring is around the corner. You’re getting excited to fertilize the lawn, rake up any remaining leaves and pruning back the Crab Apples. Early Spring is also the best time to get your irrigation system in order. Turning the irrigation system on is important to do before you need water to be applied to your landscape. When we turn on irrigation systems, we like to do it way before anyone needs...  Read More

Every year most of us get a notice to get your backflow tested. Depending on your water company and how they institute a backflow prevention program, you will need to either test your assemblies or they will test it for you. All of which, is tested for a fee. Whether the water company charges you via your monthly water bill or you pay a licensed tester. Residential water systems typically protec...  Read More