by Doug Saylor | Aug 30, 2011 | Blog, green sprinkler system, how much to watere, Rainstat, Sprinkler Repair, Sprinkler system, water shortag |
The Waco area has a lot of clay soil. But, oddly enough, if you don’t have clay, you probably have sand. Two completely different soil types. But you water them the same. Really. This is the story of a root. That’s right, the root of a blade of grass in...
by Doug Saylor | May 21, 2010 | Blog, conservation, Doug Saylor, Drew Saylor, green controller, green sprinkler system, Rainstat, Smart Controller, Smart Sprinkler System, water savings, water shortage, weather station |
We had gotten off to a later start than intended so, when I saw the emergency lights ahead of us on I35, I groaned inside. We were doing some work for a WalMart in Austin and we’re always conscious of the time because it takes a while to get there and get...
by Doug Saylor | Mar 5, 2010 | Blog, conservation, green, green controller, green sprinkler system, how much should I water?, Irrigation, Smart Controller, Smart Sprinkler System, Sprinkler system, water conservation, water shortage |
You can hardly move around in this world without hearing about the water crisis. “In the 20th century, we went to war over oil. In the 21st century, we will go to war over water.” Really? Before we go further, know that I’m biased. I believe...
by Doug Saylor | Oct 14, 2009 | Blog, Doug Saylor, Drew Saylor, fertigation, green sprinkler system, Irrigation, Rainstat, Smart Controller, Sprinkler Repair, Waco |
Most people don’t know about it yet, but the City of Waco made a change that affects just about everyone who owns a sprinkler system. Any way you look at it, it’s going to add additional cost to the citizens. Bummer. This cloud, however, may have a silver...
by Doug Saylor | Oct 8, 2009 | Blog, Doug Saylor, Gourmet Gallery, green sprinkler system, hootness, Irrigation, Rainstat, Sprinkler Repair, Sprinkler system, Waco |
I want to tell you about a Waco shopkeeper that is an inspiration to me and should be to all shopkeepers everywhere. Her name is Karyn and she owns a remarkable cooking shop called the Gourmet Gallery. Now, I’m only slightly acquainted with my friend’s...
by Doug Saylor | May 22, 2009 | Blog, green controller, green sprinkler system, Irrigation, It's like a thermostat for your yard, Rainstat, Smart Sprinkler System, Sprinkler Repair, Waco, water savings, weather station |
Picture a chisel and a rock vs. a pencil. Or, how about a more up-to-date comparison of a ledger book and a computer with accounting software. The old way still works but the new way is better (faster, cheaper . . . ). That’s the way the Rainstat controller is....
