Excellence in Irrigation

Clock Management Program

Today, water is at the forefront of limited resources, with state and county agencies continually working to manage and preserve the finite amount of water that is available for human use. Numerous laws affecting how consumers use water, including the Clean Water Act and the California Environmental Quality Act; have been set forth in an attempt to preserve the quality and quantity of water available. 

The Frog Hollow would like to invite you to join in our quest for irrigation excellence.  By utilizing the most current technology and 25 years experience we are able to provide our clients with exceedingly efficient irrigation systems.  Not only can we save you an average of 40% on your irrigation water bills, but we will also create a healthier, more sustainable landscape.

By replacing your current irrigation clock(s) with weather-based ‘smart’

controller(s) these savings can be yours:

Save 30% - 50% on your irrigation water bills.

Save countless maintenance hours spent adjusting irrigation schedule.

Save on costly replacement plant material due to incorrect water levels.

Eliminate standing water, preventing hazards on walkways and hardscapes.

the program

Most manual controllers require constant adjustments and schedule changes according to weather, plant growth, sun exposure, etc. in order to keep the landscape healthy and thriving.  With a weather-based controller and satellite updating service, the necessity to manually adjust the clock is reduced to a minimum.  Because these controllers utilize a sophisticated scheduling engine to determine the optimum watering days and runtimes, it is vital that adjustments to individual station parameters be made by knowledgeable personnel only.  For this reason The Frog Hollow is offering a 12 month clock management program.

· Installation of Smart Controller and any necessary accessories (pedestal or wall-mount, remote, concrete slab, lock box, etc.)

· Installation of WeatherTrak Satellite Service to allow for daily updates.  We will also handle the service fee and any software updates for the first year after installation.

· Upload appropriate site information and individual zone parameters to include: Sprinkler Type, Precipitation Rate, Efficiency Factor, Soil Type, Plant Type, Root Depth, Water Use, Micro-Climate and Degree of Slope.

· Create a working Irrigation Schedule to be placed in the controller box or with the Site Engineer.

Month one

Three follow up visits within 45 days of installation to provide the following:

             -  Assess zone efficiency and probe soil to find inadequate system operations and correct zone                                   parameters accordingly.

             -  Provide Zone Map (shown below) with easy to read valve locations to be placed in the controller box or                 with the Site Engineer.

             -  Take soil samples to test acidity and mineral levels to help evaluate necessary fertilizers and                               amendments to improve plant health, growth and water retention qualities.

 

Month two

· Quarterly visits for the remainder of the 12 month period to include:

             - Probing soil to evaluate and adjust zone parameters as necessary to provide maximum water savings.

             - Creating updated Irrigation Schedule to be stored in the controller box or with the Site Engineer.

· Upgrades to system components such as sprinkler heads, nozzles, valves, etc. to increase water savings and improve system efficiency will take place during this time.

·  Any upgrade or improvements can be made on an as-need basis according to your budget and priorities.

Months 4-12

Irrigation excellence

The Frog Hollow takes pride in our clock management skills and irrigation excellence.  We employ only the finest technicians in our field and continually educate our staff in order to stay on the cutting edge.  By implementing this new ‘Smart’ clock technology you will minimize your water consumption, greatly reducing your water bill, save hours on maintenance costs, eliminate the hazards created by standing water and ultimately decrease your companies overhead; all while creating an environment that is healthier and more sustainable.

At $2.96/HCF (100 cubic feet) this shows an average savings of $2500 per month.