Melisssa Bartholomew

Seasonal Tips for Optimal Performance of Your Sprinkler System Maintenance

Updated on Oct. 10, 2025 Every season brings new problems and chances to keep your lawn or garden looking nice and healthy. One of…

Smart Irrigation Month

Smart Irrigation Month is a public awareness campaign to promote efficient water use. In this blog we are focusing on the ‘why’ of…

Thinking about installing a pool? Call Andy’s First!

Nothing says “summertime” quite like an afternoon in the pool!  If you are planning on having an in-ground pool installed in your…

How to Address a Sprinkler Head Not Spraying

Updated on Oct. 10, 2025 Your sprinkler system may have problems over time. One problem is that a sprinkler head isn't spraying. If…

Signs of a Drainage Problem

May is a great month, full of warm weather, longer days, and the promise of summer. However, with the abundance of rainy Spring…

How To Conserve Sprinkler Watering During Rainy Months

“April showers bring May flowers” is a timeless adage that marks the end of Winter and the beginning of Spring. The frequent rainfall…

New Planting

Are you ready to move on from the frigid February weather?  As the skies begin to become blue, and the suns rays become stronger, it…

Is Your System Smart?

February can be a tough month for our lawns and landscaping, given the regularity of freezing temperatures and unpredictable weather.…

The Importance of Watering Your Landscape During Winter

Watering your landscape during winter may seem counterintuitive, but it is actually very important for the health and survival of…

Protecting Your Plants From A Freeze

The holiday season is a busy time of the year for us all, and that includes Mother Nature. Leaves are changing color and beginning to…