Now is the time to winterize your outdoor irrigation system in Cary. Winterization helps protect the system, prolonging the life and improving overall functionality, year after year. The coming lower temperatures can wreak havoc on a Cary irrigation system that is not properly prepared. So, don’t let this year’s chilly temps cost you in heavy repairs.

Eco Irrigation’s winterization services always include removing water from the piping, either by draining or using compressed air to remove the water. (more…)

Eco Irrigation is now conducting spring start up irrigation services for customers in Raleigh, Cary, Chapel Hill & Durham. Finally, winter is over and spring is here, so now is the time to inspect and correct your system. You may have had your system winterized, in order to prolong the life of the system and prepare it for the cold weather. Now a spring start up service can ensure that your landscaping receives the proper irrigation through the spring and summer growing seasons. We will test for leaks, blockages in the piping, water flow distribution and more. (more…)

Eco Irrigation was proud to be a 2012 Sponsor of the Brier Creek Play Days Event. This golf tournament was held to raise money for breast cancer research. It was planned, organized and hosted by the Brier Creek Ladies Golf Association and the Brier Creek Country Club. We were excited for this opportunity to support our community and to give back to such an important cause. Eco Irrigation believes strongly in giving back as part of our corporate mission. (more…)

Eco Irrigation recently posted links to your county, city/town that shows you the recommendations for water conservation in our area. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact us or your local municipality for more information.

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John Marmorato, president of Eco Irrigation, Inc., and employees Chris Tolley, Charles Fritz, and Leslie Marmorato will be attending the, “Green and Growin” Show in Greensboro, NC January 14-16, 2013. This three day event will impart valuable information on new products and technology, in order to provide our customers with cost–effective solutions to maintain healthy plants and turf while, “using water wisely”.

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An Irrigation Association initiative, Smart Irrigation Month was created in 2005 to help build awareness of how important it is to use water efficiently. Through the use of better irrigation tools, products, technology and increased awareness; we hope to build demand for these products and services. By combining the latest products with knowledge, we can all make a big impact on the amount of water used in irrigation and preserve this resource at the same time lessening the cost by reducing consumption. (more…)

The City of Raleigh has a requirement that all backflow preventers on both residential and commercial irrigation systems need to be tested. If you have an irrigation system, you should receive a notice about this requirement. The city will be sending these notices in waves so if you haven’t received it yet, it should be on it’s way. Not every irrigation system owner will receive a notice as the backflow testing is required every three years. If you have received a notice and/or need to have your backflow preventer tested, contact us.

Eco Irrigation has two Certified Backflow Technicians on our team and we would be happy to assist you (more…)

Eco Irrigation presented products and procedures to HRW in an effort to provide guidance on ways to save current and future customers water and money, while keeping their plant material thriving. For over 30 years, HRW has been a pioneer in Community Management in North Carolina. John Marmorato and Chris Tolley of Eco Irrigation ensured listeners that the best way to preserve the landscape and water usage of townhomes and condos is through their suggested irrigation techniques and products. John and Chris focused on the fact that you don’t have to sacrifice a healthy lawn or plants to save water.

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Sit back and relax… Your sprinkler system is taken care of with Eco Irrigation Inc.

Colder weather is approaching, and that means it is time to winterize your irrigation system. There is no need to have components of your system freeze this winter, and be faced with costly repairs next spring. By letting Eco Irrigation winterize your irrigation system, we can save you this expense and position you for a smooth start up in the spring.

Eco Irrigation winterization process consists of the following:

• We drain the system or use compressed air to remove water from the irrigation system piping
• Backflow is removed and drained
• Backflow risers are sealed
• Backflow is tagged with customer name and date of service

Most residential systems $ 75.00

Commit by October 30th for an additional $7.50 early bird discount (more…)

Check Your Irrigation System Before Seeding Your Lawn

As temperatures cool and we begin entering Fall, many people in Raleigh and the surrounding areas are planning, or have already began over seeding and renovating their lawns. Now is the perfect time of year, with lower average daily temperatures allowing soil to remain moist and grass seed to germinate. There are a few things you’ll want to check on your irrigation system to ensure you don’t waste money because your grass seed doesn’t germinate or you’re overwatering your lawn.

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