Now that the days are getting longer, it is time to call upon Peach Tree, Inc. to perform important irrigation system reactivation services for your residential and commercial properties. The best months of the year for spring system startups is during the months of April and May, before long hot summer days set in. Be ready for the spring growing season for lush summer lawn and bloom promotion by having your landscape watering systems professionally inspected and reactivated by Peach Tree, Inc. specialists.

Our professional landscape maintenance crews will come to your Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin or other middle Tennessee location and do a complete startup service call. This includes inspecting each zone of the system, as a preventative measure. The Peach Tree, Inc., professionals are trained to look closely at connections, valves, gauges and all parts of the system; they do not just hit a switch and walk away like some other contractors do. If repairs are needed, our professional landscape technicians can provide accurate estimates for minor and major repair issues.

Lawn maintenance, repair of landscaping systems and controls, and reactivation of systems for in-season use again requires detailed and knowledgeable attention from service technicians who care about your individual property requirements. Our staff has expertise in landscaping technology for the central Tennessee geographical area around Nashville, Brentwood and Franklin. Our crews are near your location every day; highly trained professionals are always available to you.

Maintenance and repair go hand-in-hand, and there are many potential issues that may develop over winter with watering systems. The best time to catch problems is April and May, before any heavy need is present for irrigation. Keep your lawn, trees, flower beds, shrubs, and other greens healthy and happily cared for with regular attention. For commercial or residential irrigation system reactivation in Nashville, Franklin, Brentwood or other central Tennessee cities, call Peach Tree, Inc. customer service representatives at 615-273-8733, or contact the office through the website, http://www.peachtreeinc.com

Every year, before the first freeze, the ritual of irrigation “blow out” becomes the priority for all irrigation systems that are in regions of the country where the frost level extends below the depth of the installed piping.

Even if you have drained some water out of the system, the remaining water can freeze, expand and crack the PVC piping (rigid, white pipe), usually from fitting to fitting. Polyethylene pipe (flexible, black pipe) is used in many freezing climates. Although polyethylene pipe is more flexible and can expand under pressure, water left inside could freeze and rupture the pipe walls. Freezing water in the backflow assembly will damage the internal components and could possibly crack the brass body.

To minimize the risk of freeze damage to your irrigation system, you’ll need to “winterize” your irrigation system

Irrigation systems in areas where “winterization” is mandatory are installed using one of three types of water removal in mind: manual drain, auto drain, or blowout. If you don’t know your system type, it would be best to use the blowout method.

“Blow Out” Method

WARNING! WEAR ANSI APPROVED SAFETY EYE PROTECTION! Extreme care must always be taken when blowing out the system with compressed air. Compressed air can cause serious injury, including serious eye injury, from flying debris. Always wear ANSI approved safety eye protection and do not stand over any irrigation components (pipes, sprinklers and valves) during air blow out. SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT IF YOU DO NOT PROCEED AS RECOMMENDED!

It is recommended that a qualified licensed contractor perform this type of “Winterization” method. The blow out method utilizes an air compressor with a Cubic Foot per Minute (CFM) rating of 80-100 for any mainline of 2″ or less. These types of compressors can be rented at your local equipment rental yard. The compressor is attached to the mainline via a quick coupler, hose bib or other type connection, which is located after the backflow device. Compressed air should not be blown through any backflow device. To start the “blow out”, shut off the irrigation water supply and, with the compressor valve in the closed position, attach the air compressor hose to the fitting. Activate the station on the controller that is the zone or sprinklers highest in elevation and the furthest from the compressor. Close the backflow isolation valves. Then slowly open the valve on the compressor; this should gradually introduce air into the irrigation system. The blow out pressure should remain below the maximum operating pressure specification of the lowest pressure rated component on that zone and should NEVER exceed 80 PSI.

Each station/zone should be activated starting from the furthest station/zone from the compressor slowly working your way to the closest station/zone to the compressor. Each station/zone should be activated until no water can be seen exiting the heads, this should take approximately two minutes or more per station/zone. It is better to use two or three short cycles per station/zone than to have one long cycle. Once the station/zone is dry, you should not continue to blow air through the pipe. Compressed air moving through dry pipes can cause friction, which will create heat and the heat could cause damage.

For most lawns and gardens, watering should be set up for a penetration level of 6” to 8” below the surface areas of the soil. If you experience dry areas or wet spots, adjust the watering tools, such as sprinkler heads. For some areas, like shrub plantings or floral beds, other techniques and tools may be used, including dripper hose systems, soaker hose systems, and water emitter spray heads.

Peach Tree Inc. Landscaping professional crews are experts providing all landscaping services, including seasonal checks of irrigation systems for proper functioning and patterns. Irrigation systems should be checked weekly to avoid wasting water if sprinkler heads or drip emitters are broken or misaligned. Our crews also do maintenance mowing of landscaped areas. Professional mowing services can conserve summer watering use by keeping lawn areas at the optimal height to keep lawns healthy and to make the best use of watering.

Summer watering is only as effective as the devices being used to disperse the water over the landscaping and onto beds. Clogged or broken sprinkler heads, misaligned spray heads and other problems with watering systems can impede healthy growth and cause brown spots or dead plants. Our crews check out sprinkler heads and complete watering systems for pattern effectiveness and conservation.

If soil is compacted, Peach Tree Inc. lawn crews can solve the problem with aeration of the landscaped areas. They know soils in the middle Tennessee region, and can solve even the most difficult summer watering challenges. Our crews are in this central region from Murfreesboro to Nashville, Henderson to Spring Hill and all other central Tennessee cities and towns every day. We can easily work your property into our maintenance schedule. Call today for summer watering services and have your lawn looking its best all summer long.

You are not limited to keeping the same floral plantings after they have peaked and faded when their season has passed. Many spring flowers do not make it all the way to fall looking good. The same goes for fall floral plants. The reason to call in experts to make the seasonal switch is that to keep floral displays looking their best, much more is involved than just popping a plant into the soil.

Peachtree Inc. Landscape crews are trained in soil management and cultivation techniques that produce the best results in every season. To name a few, the grounds will glow with beautiful floral plants like Pansies, Begonias, Petunias, Tulips and Coleus. They swap out seasonal color in the spring and fall with custom created new displays.

Before the flowers go in, the soil beds must be prepped with soil conditioner and compost to renew the supply of nutrients floral beds must have for peak performance and bloom. Our crews add in custom fertilizer to encourage maximum blooming and color.

Ongoing care for floral beds is another necessity to keep the landscaping colors looking fresh and at their best. The beds require continual fertilizing and care to get the results you want from beautiful and colorful plants. Peachtree Inc. Landscaping crews are thoroughly trained and knowledgeable about the soil and geography indigenous to the central Tennessee region.

Our teams are in the central area towns and cities every day of the year keeping floral beds and general landscaping looking fantastic. We serve many businesses and residential properties in Murfreesboro, Nashville, Clarksville, Brentwood, Manchester, Springfield and many surrounding areas. We are very proud of the quality of our ornamental management, and our awards from Murfreesboro Magazine of “Best Landscaping Contractor” and our “Beautification Award” from the Nashville Chamber of Commerce.

Our services include complete landscaping and grounds maintenance, irrigation service and installation, outdoor lighting, and property maintenance. If you need lawn care, landscape design, parking lot sweeping or any other property beautification services, contact us for personal attention. Visit www.peachtreeinc.com today!

 Snow and ice services are another specialty of Peach Tree Inc. Winter snow and ice management is just as important to landscaping as summer lawn and yard management tasks. Our landscaping professionals stay busy all year around because the central Tennessee area gets its fair share of winter snow and ice, including some heavy accumulations and snow banks.

When a winter storm threatens, one of the best things to be done is the pre-application of snow and ice melting chemicals. Salt is not preferred because it can damage paved surfaces and lawn and garden areas. Our crews apply a calcium chloride granular chemical for melting snow and ice. We never use salt. Using a pre-application will prevent ice build up from forming and make snow removal easier. During harsh weather outbreaks, you can rely on Peach Tree Inc. to arrive as scheduled to clear your parking lots and paved areas from dangerous snow and ice.

Our professional landscape crews are on the way to towns all over the Central Tennessee area, from Nashville to Cookeville and other towns. We are regularly seen at large and small businesses, as well as personal residences. No job is too big or too small for Peach Tree Inc. Our operators are experienced and ready to respond to every call quickly. We do our job thoroughly and safely. When there are heavy accumulations, we bring out our quality snow plows and other snow and ice removal equipment. Businesses value our services because they know that keeping a business open in all types of weather is essential to successful operations.

Maintaining landscaping and paved surfaces is just as important in winter as in summer. Keeping parking lots clear of snow, ice or debris is a safety factor and that is one job that cannot wait. Call on Peach Tree Inc. or visit our website for details, www.peachtreeinc.com. We are ready to serve and are regularly on the job in middle Tennessee towns like Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Franklin, Manchester, Henderson, Gallatin and Brentwood.

We are proud to be the recipient of the “Best Landscape Contractor” award from Murfreesboro Magazine. The Nashville Chamber of Commerce has also bestowed the “Beautification Award” upon our company recently. We proudly serve the entire mid state region of Tennessee. We offer everyone the highest quality services at the best prices all year around. Call us today for top quality landscaping in any season.