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4 Ways to Improve Golf Course Landscapes and Irrigation Systems

Golf courses are known for their lush green grass, but what is the secret to creating such a beautiful landscape? The answer is simple: irrigation. Golf course landscapes require an intricate irrigation system that can be difficult to maintain. This blog post will teach you how to improve your golf…

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Does Your Yard Need to be Fertilized?

There’s a common saying that goes “the grass is always greener on the other side.” If you find yourself glaring in envy at your neighbor’s yard on a regular basis, this phrase might feel literal in your case. But what many forget that the grass that’s greener is often better…

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Tips for Choosing a Sprinkler System and Heads

Whether for your home lawn, commercial landscape, park, or golf course, there is a lot of information out there about sprinkler systems that will help you choose the right system and features for your needs. And because sprinkler systems and overall irrigation supplies can be an investment, it’s a good…

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Common Sprinkler Problems

Whether you have an irrigation system for your golf course, home lawn, or a commercial business, there are certain problems that arise after years of use, wear and tear, or even when it isn’t installed correctly. At Kern Turf Supply, our irrigation supplies are sturdy, durable, and reliable. But even…

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Saving Water in Your Landscape

There’s no question that plants need some amount of water, however small, to survive. While it does rain in Bakersfield, it’s not very often and not very much, making it that much more important to keep an eye on how much water you’re using to maintain your landscape. So if…

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Drip Irrigation Advantages and Disadvantages

When you’re living in Bakersfield and want to take care of your landscape, it comes down to being able to best water the space. Even with native plants, in such a hot, dry climate, it can be challenging to keep plants, shrubs, grass, and trees alive. So as you’re planning…

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Spring Landscape Maintenance Tips

Even though it’s technically spring, it’s already getting pretty hot in Bakersfield and Central California. So before summer hits, it’s important to take care of some garden or lawn maintenance tasks. Even in the hot climate of California, many homeowners and business owners want to keep their lawn, golf course,…

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Understanding All The Parts Of Your Sprinkler System

You’re getting a sprinkler system installed at your residence or the commercial property you manage. Congratulations! You’ve made a great investment that will increase the attractiveness of your property and help reduce irrigation costs. But how much do you really know about the technology that now exists on your property?…

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Is Something Wrong With My Sprinkler Controller?

Many people are under the impression that installing an automatic sprinkler system means they never have to worry about watering their lawn again. It’s true that sprinkler technology takes a lot of the work of lawn maintenance off your plate. By allowing you to set a watering schedule, a sprinkler…

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