With the recent cold weather moving in we wanted to send out a reminder to get your irrigation system shutoff properly. When water freezes in your backflow it will cause it to crack. The best way to protect your system from leaks is to winterize it in the Fall. This process removes the water from… Read more »
In our environment, sprinklers are a must to keep yards green year round. We install many sprinkler systems to fit yards of all shapes and sizes, or as part of newly constructed spaces. Here is a brief look into the sprinkler system installation process. Design We design sprinkler systems either to match previously existing yards or as… Read more »
Sprinklers Help Prevent Landscape Fires In September we had a tree catch on fire at one of our accounts in West Eugene. The fire appeared to be human-caused and completely engulfed a nearby pine tree. This particular account is next to a couple hundred acres of dry grass, and fires are always a concern during… Read more »
With continuous heat waves setting high temperature records this summer in Lane County and across the Willamette Valley, it is becoming critical to strategize to keep the lawn green and healthy. Take a look at these three tips to protect and maintain your landscape this summer: 1. When is the best time to water my… Read more »
Steps to a Successful Irrigation Repair Irrigation is vital to keeping a healthy landscape during spring, summer, and often fall in Lane County. Due to a variety of factors these systems are often in need of repair. We wanted to highlight the process we go through when making repairs to these delicate systems by making… Read more »
The Register-Guard Readers’ Choice Nominations come around once a year to determine what businesses in the Lane County area are the best at their craft. The nomination phase takes place February 2-15, and official voting begins on March 2nd. Living Concepts is blessed to have received an award for the Best Landscaping category in… Read more »
Freezing temperatures can burst your sprinkler system. If you haven’t already, prepare your system now with these steps or call us and we can take care of it for you: Close the irrigation main shut off valve Open any hose bibs and above ground valves Open the main line drain Turn the backflow assembly’s #1… Read more »
