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Don’t forget to Have your system checked for leaks or breaks. Have your system sprinkler heads checked to ensure they are not watering pavement or unwanted areas. Have your system checked by an Irrigation Professional to see what improvements can be made for efficiency. Contact RBI for installations, maintenance or repairs

It is important to analyze your landscape when planning an irrigation system.  Bring in an expert early on to analyze exactly what your property needs.  The expert will help you make decisions that will benefit you and your property, saving headaches and money.  The following will be taken into consideration and carried out: You will…

Did you know that with regular maintenance your system will operate at peak performance and irrigation system components will last longer. A regularly maintained irrigation system will prevent water waste and lower your operating costs. And of course the result will be a healthier more beautiful turf and landscape. At RBI we offer various maintenance…

The Irrigation Association is educating irrigation professionals and the public with some sensible programs and promotions for water efficient products and services. The first of these, called WaterSense, is a voluntary public-private partnership program sponsored by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Its mission is to protect the future of our nation’s water supply by…

RB Irrigation has helped improve the long-term appearance of many a lawn and landscape throughout the Hamptons. On a sunny day in February 2012, RB Irrigation participated in a beautification project at Westhampton Beach High School, with a few other hand-selected contractors.  RB Irrigation provided irrigation for the newly planted shrubs and flowers, and installed…

Drip Irrigation, also known as trickle irrigation or micro-irrigation, is an irrigation method that applies water slowly to the roots of plants by depositing the water either on the soil surface or directly to the root zone through a network of valves, pipes, tubing and emitters, with the goal of minimizing water and fertilizer usage.…

Preparing for the Hot Days of Summer Most people think a turn-on is quick and easy, but in reality there is a lot more to it. Care and a technical eye is what is needed to prepare for ultimate performance during the hot days of summer. Irrigation systems have been sitting idle all winter. Now…

Educating our Valued Customers & Irrigation Professionals about lawn irrigation & water conservation Evapotranspiration — sounds complex, but what it simply means is the amount of water that evaporates from the soil PLUS the amount of water that evaporates (transpires) through the leaves of the plants. Evapotranspiration is a simple concept that can save you…

Are your flowers getting more attention than your family these days? Would you like more freedom from lugging hoses around your yard?  After reading this article, you will have learned that conserving water can actually save you time.   RB Irrigation has the technology, called drip and microdrip irrigation, to help your thirsty plants and flowers…

As the season winds down and cold weather starts to set in, it becomes time to winterize your irrigation system.Every year, the ritual of irrigation “blow out” becomes the priority for all irrigation systems that are in parts of the country where the frost level extends below the depth of the installed piping. Sprinkler system…