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What is Smart Irrigation Month and Why Should Homeowners in Minnesota Care?

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Every July, the irrigation industry celebrates Smart Irrigation Month — a national awareness campaign dedicated to promoting the efficient use of water outdoors. It’s a great time to take a closer look at your own irrigation system and ask an honest question: is it working as efficiently as it could be? For Minnesota homeowners, the […]

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What Every Minnesota Homeowner Needs to Know About Irrigation Run Times

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Whether you’re watering a lush lawn in the Twin Cities suburbs or maintaining a sprawling landscape in greater Minnesota, understanding how long to run your irrigation system is key. It sounds simple, but the answer depends on many factors. Recognizing these factors helps you keep your landscape healthy while conserving water, which is essential for

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The Best Time to Irrigate Your Lawn in Minnesota

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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 

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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 

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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) 

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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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