Kern Turf Blog

Maximizing Water Efficiency in Irrigation: Tips and Techniques for Saving Resources

Water efficiency is becoming increasingly important in California and many other parts of the world. As the population and demand for water increase, it is becoming essential to conserve water and promote efficient water use. Irrigation is one of the most important uses of water in California and other places…

Read More

How to Install a Home Sprinkler System

Installing a home sprinkler system can seem daunting, but with the help of Kern Turf Supply, it doesn’t have to be. We’re recognized as the irrigation systems industry leader for the southern San Joaquin Valley, and we’ve been providing quality products and services to local homeowners and businesses since 1958.…

Read More

Benefits of Smart Irrigation Systems

Smart irrigation systems are changing the way we landscape. It is no secret that in recent years, American consumers have turned to “smart” devices. After the popularity of the smartphone skyrocketed, we found a way to put “smart” in front of nearly everything, ranging from smartwatches to smart doorbells. The…

Read More

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…

Read More

Efficiency Tips For Irrigation Systems

Sprinkler and irrigation systems can be quite an investment for homeowners and business owners alike, so it’s important to understand the best ways of ensuring that they are efficient. At Kern Turf Supply, we provide Bakersfield, CA with high-quality Rain Bird pump packages, misting systems, climate based controllers, central control…

Read More

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…

Read More

Water Conservation For Your Landscape

With temperatures rising and the fire season getting worse and worse each year, it’s becoming more and more important to understand the benefits of water conservation and management. When it comes to your landscape and creating or maintaining an irrigation strategy, it’s important to both understand the benefits of conserving…

Read More

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…

Read More

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…

Read More

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,…

Read More

Blog Categories