What is it exactly? It is a sprinkler or spray system that, instead of watering lawns, is placed along fence lines, decks, eaves, or surrounding the base of your house to water down your structures or property lines in case of a nearby fire. Where does the water come from? You can hook up the …
Irrigation and rainwater-harvesting systems take a great deal of work off our shoulders, watering our many plants early in the morning and while we are away. You may be happy with the amount of help they offer you currently… but you might also be interested to know that things can be even more convenient! Here …
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Wildfire prevention at home is crucial, especially in areas prone to wildfires like our home here on the Gulf Islands. At Gulf Islands Irrigation we believe that all homes should have fire suppression systems in place for prevention and protection. Here are some tips to help you enhance fire safety in your garden and around …
How important is irrigation winterizing? Winterizing your irrigation system is a safe guard in your investment against the cold snaps that have been known to blow by the southern BC coast. Will YOUR system freeze? Hard to say. If it stays cold long enough then the chances are you’ll have damage. The extent of damage …
Capturing and storing rain in the southern gulf islands is fast becoming an essential part of island living. Whether it is used for outdoor use, laundry and toilets or incorporated into a more complex potable water system many people are either by choice, or by necessity using rainwater. So how much rainfall is there? On …
