Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve put together a list of the most frequently asked questions about irrigation, drainage, outdoor lighting and outdoor audio. If you can’t find the answer to your question, please contact us. We’re always happy to help!

Irrigation

Anytime during the months of April or May.

Yes, programming changes are imperative and product functionality leads to greater efficiency.

In most cases, early morning before sunrise is recommended. 

Yes, irrigation systems are custom to your landscape.  There is no “one size fits all”

Yes, as the weather changes, so do plants and grass water requirements.

Anytime from October through November, keeping in mind that weather is unpredictable and cold temperatures may arrive early.

An irrigation system can be installed any time, as long as the ground is not frozen.  For newly landscaped properties, the system needs to be installed prior to the installation of sod or seed.

No, the pop-up emitters are spring-loaded to prevent the rush of rainwater.  Dry well systems are direct sub terrain dispersion – you will never see the water. 

Outdoor Lighting

Through a brief consultation, we can offer many different options and ideas that would be suitable for your property.

Yes, Green-Way offers demonstration kits for visual aid.

Your outdoor lighting system will be controlled either by a photocell/timer combination or a wireless system through your smartphone, tablet or computer.

The fixtures we use carry a limited 15-year warranty or limited lifetime warranty.  All LED lamps carry a 2 or 5-year warranty.

Yes, they offer more options of brightness and more color temperatures.

An outdoor lighting system can be installed at any time, as long as the ground is not frozen.  For newly landscaped properties, the lighting system is usually the last item to be installed.

Drainage

No, through careful and precise excavation, trenches are opened and then closed with detail to cleanliness.

Through the installation of a clean out on the downspout you can flush underground piping with a garden hose.

No.  We use rigid PVC pipe, not corrugated pipe.

No, the pop-up emitters are spring-loaded to prevent the rush of rain water.  The Flo-Well systems are direct sub terrain dispersion – you’ll never see the water.