Spring is the time of the year when your landscape is starting to emerge from the long cold winter season. The buds on the trees are finally starting to develop. The roots on your plants and grass are beginning to grow again and plant life is regaining it’s beautiful vibrant colors. At this time of […]
November 25, 2014
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- Comments Off on Preparing Your Sprinkler For Winter Weather
We serve the entire St. Louis metro area and we specialize in the service and maintenance of sprinkler systems. We have full time irrigation technicians ready to perform your sprinkler system winterization or spring activation . These services ensure that your system is fully protected from damage that can occur during winter months. Please call […]
September 08, 2014
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- Comments Off on 4 Ways to Prevent Water Waste
Finding ways to water our yards, gardens and crops that cut back as far as possible on overuse of water is key. Here are 4 ideas that can be easily implemented in your own yard. Rain Sensor / Moisture Sensor: Without a rain sensor or a smart controller that is connected to a live weather […]
August 12, 2014
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- Comments Off on When to Water Your Lawn & How Long
Whether you live in the country or the city, the best time to water your lawn is in the early morning. This is the time of day when your lawn will absorb the most water and you will lose the least H2O to evaporation. However, one bonus to watering in the early morning for city […]
July 20, 2014
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- Comments Off on 3 Reasons to Install a Sprinkler System
Here are three reasons you should call Allen Outdoor Solutions Inc. to have a sprinkler system installed today! SAVE TIME: Your system will do all the watering for you. Instead of coming home from a long day and watering the lawn by hand, you can rest easy knowing that it will be done everyday and […]
July 15, 2014
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- Comments Off on Sprinkler Systems Conserve Water
One big concern about having a sprinkler system installed is the amount of water it uses. This doesn’t have to be a concern if you use one of the Rain Sensors manufactured by Hunter Industries. The Hunter Wireless Rain-Clik™ attaches quickly and easily. With built-in Quick Response technology, the Hunter Wireless Rain-Clik™ can command a […]
June 12, 2014
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- Comments Off on Benefits of Sprinkler Systems
Adding a Sprinkler System to your lawn and garden has many benefits. First and foremost, it saves tons of time compared to watering by hand. Most homeowners do not have the time and energy required to spend the hours needed to keep their lawn wet and green during the hot summer months. Also, an automated […]
April 16, 2014
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- Comments Off on 2014 Sprinkler Maintenance Plans
We would like to introduce ourselves to you. We are Allen Outdoor Solutions, and have been in business for over 20 years. We specialize in everything from start to finish for your irrigation, landscaping, lighting and maintenance needs. Our award winning team would like the opportunity to provide you with excellent service for your sprinkler […]
December 19, 2012
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- Comments Off on Angie’s List 2012 Super Service Award
We did it! Allen Outdoor Solutions has earned Angie’s List 2012 Super Service Award. This award is the highest honor given annually to less than 5% of companies on Angie’s List. This award was achieved for the lawn irrigation category on the St Louis, MO Angie’s List. Check out our reviews, we have an A […]
October 26, 2012
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- Comments Off on Preventing a Backflow Device Freeze
If your sprinkler system has not yet been winterized, the upcoming freeze can cause serious damage to your backflow device. Here are three emergency measures you can take to stop your backflow from freezing. Option 1 – Heating Tape: Go to your local hardware store and purchase ‘Heating Tape’. Heating tape is essentially a heating […]
