How can an irrigation system decrease my water usage?

Lawn sprinkler system installations in Millbury, MassachusettsThe purpose of an irrigation system is to water your lawn, so it seems like choosing to install an irrigation system on your property would increase your water usage, right? Wrong. An irrigation system can actually use less water, save you money and keep your lawn and landscape healthier. How?

Head-to-head coverage. We know that any good irrigation system accounts for the number and location of sprinkler heads. The design of the whole system must ensure that the sprinkler heads work together for maximum water coverage for the entire lawn, or you’ll have sections of grass that  are saturated, right next to dry, brown, dead grass. Continue reading

When is the best time to slice seed my lawn?

Slice SeedingA well-kept lawn is one obvious indication of a homeowner who takes pride in his or her property. Healthy grass, manicured landscape and natural bark mulch in and around the landscape and gardens can make a huge difference to your property.  An unkempt yard with bare patches of dirt on your lawn and lots of weeds can be fixed in no time at all.  The team of lawn care experts at Mike Lynch Enterprises has more than enough experience to help you figure out how to start pampering your lawn the right way. Continue reading

How can I conserve water and save money this summer?

Quality Irrigation ServiceHow many times have you forgotten the water running outside, only to remember an hour or more later after hundreds of gallons have been wasted by runoff? You don’t have to live that way anymore! Installation of an automated sprinkler system can save you literally thousands of gallons of water a year. Continue reading

What are the benefits of using bark mulch on my property?

landscape3Are you tired of the dust bowl kicked up time after time by your lawnmower blades as your lawn meets the woodline?  Mulching where the grass edge ends makes for a well-manicured and dustless mowing. Bark mulch is one easy way to make your residential or commercial property look fantastic in warm weather. Rich colors and uniform texture are two of the factors that contribute to the visual appeal of bark mulch. Continue reading

What is bark mulch used for?

What is bark mulch used for?There are many reasons that gardeners and landscapers love bark mulch. Bark mulch can be very beneficial to the health of plants and trees in your garden and can make many of your regular yard chores much easier. Applying bark mulch in the right places can do wonders for a yard in many ways, especially when the growing season is just starting. Here are some of the main reasons bark mulch is so popular: Continue reading