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by Robert Boyle, President of RB Irrigation and the Irrigation Association of New York, Published online at Dan’s Papers  When we talk about fall and winter maintenance for irrigation systems, it mostly focuses on winterization.  There are other things to consider when getting your irrigation system ready for late fall and early winter.  For example,…

Did you know that groundwater is the sole source of freshwater supply in Nassau and Suffolk Counties on Long Island? Most of Long Island is entirely dependent on the underlying sole-source aquifer system, which currently supplies over 400 million gallons a day of freshwater to over 2.8 million people in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Long…

This article was published online at Dan’sPapers.com – read it online There are many ways to keep a lawn and property green and still conserve water even in drought conditions. One way is by using “Smart” Wi-Fi based technology. Did you know that traditional watering methods using older controllers can waste as much as 50%…

Irrigation Flow Meters Finally, new technology for your irrigation system that is affordable and can tell us exactly what is going on with your sprinkler system.  I am excited to introduce flow meters to our valued customers.  We now truly have an effective way of measuring the water being used by your irrigation system.  On…

7 Myths About Irrigation – Published in Dan’s Papers online on September 24, 2021  By Robert Boyle, President of RB Irrigation and the Irrigation Association of NY There are many myths and misconceptions about irrigation and watering.  Your irrigation system has an important job to do to keep your property healthy and beautiful.  We are…

RB is mentioned in a newsletter from LongHouse Reserve in July 2021.  It’s summertime and the living is easy – gloriously warm weather and limitless sunshine that seem to go on for days without end…or a drop of rain. These are wonderful conditions for days spent at the beach or by the pool but they…

Beautiful Places to Visit RBI is a proud to provide irrigation to LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton and Bridge Gardens in Bridgehampton. These beautiful, expansive properties with their colorful and artistic displays and seasonal events are great places to visit, relax and connect with nature on a summer day. Please check their websites for the…

RB Irrigation has worked with us to help manage and maintain the irrigation system that is used at Bridge Gardens. When dry days stretch into a week or more, keeping the landscape hydrated becomes more challenging. Here are some tips from RB to help weather the dry spells this season and beyond: New and existing…

The condition of your sprinkler heads is vital to the well-being of your irrigation system.  Over time when dirt and debris clog screens and nozzles the spray stream coming from the sprinkler head may cause parts of your landscape not to be watered. A blocked or clogged sprinkler is a common cause of sprinkler failure.…

The information below is from LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton.  To learn more about this enchanting place or to become a member visit their website. “Should I keep watering my garden in the fall” you might ask?  Well, the weather is certainly unpredictable this time of year – one day it’s sunny with temperatures in the…