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The Best Time to Irrigate Your Lawn in Minnesota

If you want a lush, green lawn in Minnesota, understanding when to irrigate is crucial. The right timing can significantly affect your lawn’s health and appearance. Here’s a guide to help you determine the best times to water your lawn and tips for effective irrigation. Timing your irrigation correctly can prevent overwatering and underwatering. Overwatering […]

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How Smart Sprinkler Heads Save Your Lawn and Your Wallet in Minnesota 

How Smart Sprinkler Heads Save Your Lawn and Your Wallet in Minnesota When most people want to save money on their water bill, they try watering their lawn less. But if your irrigation system is using standard, basic sprinkler heads, you could be wasting thousands of gallons of water every month without even knowing it. The

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Understanding The Role and Benefits of Master Valves and Flow Sensors for Your Irrigation System 

To maintain a healthy landscape in Minnesota, it’s essential to have an efficient irrigation system. Two key components that can significantly enhance the performance of your irrigation system are the master valve and the flow sensor. Understanding how these devices function can help you optimize your irrigation system, conserve water, and reduce costs. So what

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Upgrading to a smart controller in 2026 for your irrigation system

In a state where “if you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes” is a way of life, traditional irrigation timers are becoming a thing of the past. For homeowners in the beautiful state of Minnesota, a smart controller isn’t just a gadget—it’s an essential tool for managing our unique climate and protecting our groundwater.

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Irrigation Audits: Why do them, how to check if you City offer a rebate, potential water savings

Investing in your landscape is one thing, but keeping it alive without draining your bank account is another. If you have an automatic sprinkler system, there is a high probability it is wasting water. An irrigation audit is the “health checkup” your yard needs to stop the leaks—both literal and financial. Here is everything you

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Why Private Utility Locating is a Must for Your Minnesota Landscape

We’ve all seen the commercials to call “Call 811 before you dig.” In Minnesota, Gopher State One-Call can be a lifesaver. It’s also the law. But here is the “insider” secret that many homeowners and contractors don’t realize until it’s too late: 811 only marks what the utility companies own. At Minnesota Irrigation, we’ve spent

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Staying Compliant: A Guide to Minnesota’s Annual Backflow Testing Requirements

Protecting the water you drink is a team effort. While the city works hard to treat and deliver clean water to your tap, once that water enters your property, it’s up to your plumbing system to keep it that way. In Minnesota, one of the most critical parts of this responsibility is backflow testing. If

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Hiring an irrigation company with the Irrigation Association (IA) 

Hiring an irrigation company with these certifications in Minnesota ensures you are working with professionals who have met rigorous, nationally recognized standards for technical knowledge and ethical practice.  Let’s talk about what that means for you as the property owner: Common IA Certifications to Look For The Irrigation Association offers several certifications:  By choosing a certified irrigation

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Certified Excellence: Why Your Irrigation System Needs a Licensed Technology Systems Contractor

A licensed Technology Systems Contractor with a Power Limited Technician (PLT) license is a qualified professional authorized to plan, install, repair, and maintain low-voltage systems. These systems include voice and data networks, security systems, and irrigation controls. They hold specialized state licenses, such as those from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, which ensure safety and compliance with electrical codes.

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