When I was a new homeowner looking to transform my languishing yard into a postcard of curb appeal, I learned an incredibly valuable lesson: plants accompanied by tags with hopeful words like “full sun” don’t have enough room to spell out “full sun in every state but Florida.” Here in Orlando and neighboring cities, full […]
Is it any surprise that we’re less than 30 days into Spring and already it feels like the Sahara desert outside? If you’re a Central Florida resident, you know this is par for the course. You also probably know that your irrigation sprinkler system is about to flex some serious muscle moving into hotter weather. […]
Dreaming of lazy sunny days lounging by your own blue paradise? If you’re in the market for a backyard oasis in the form of a pool, you’ll need to consider a few things regarding your existing irrigation system. With just a couple of preparations your pool installation can flow as smooth as, well, water! Talk […]
Put simply, an irrigation system backflow prevents contamination of your water source. More specifically, it is a device placed between the water source (your meter) and the rest of your irrigation system to make sure that any water pumped into the irrigation lines doesn’t get pushed backward and end up mixing with clean water, like […]
Did you know that July is Smart Irrigation Month? We’re kicking off one of the hottest seasons in Florida with a 10% discount on qualifying water conserving irrigation products like low-flow nozzles, pressure regulated popups, and WiFi links that help reduce the use of this precious resource. We’ve been thinking a lot about water conservation […]
Did you know that your irrigation water may be up to 26,000 years old? That’s because it is brought to you by the Florida Aquifer. The fresh water beneath the peninsula we call home has been gathering in layers of rock since the last Ice Age and we tap this resource daily to provide for […]
At Total Sprinkler and Lighting we do two things really, really well: irrigation sprinkler systems and low-voltage landscape lighting. It’s what we have done everyday for the past twenty years. And that makes us experts. Irrigation systems gave us our start in the industry and today we’re here to talk to you about the steps […]
If you read our post about our responsibility to the total, than you know that Total Sprinkler and Lighting has a strong commitment to the environment and its resources. The use of those resources is involved in two major areas of our business: irrigation sprinkler systems and landscape lighting. In this post, we’ll discuss the […]
Heard about winter storm Grayson? If you haven’t heard the name you have certainly felt it’s effects around Orlando and the Central Florida area. It caused frosts throughout the state of Florida, snow in the northern parts, and temperatures that made plants shiver for days. The good news is we got some rain. The bad […]
Do you have friends and family members traveling to your neck of the woods to escape the blistery cold of theirs? Make sure your irrigation system is running the best it can with some simple tips from Total Sprinkler and Lighting: Make sure your irrigation timer is adjusted for Daylight Savings Time. Mandatory watering restrictions […]