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Golf Course Irrigation Trends: What Residential Owners Can Learn From the Pros

Filter & Backflow Device Maintenance: Ensuring Long Life & Compliance

Filter & Backflow Device Maintenance: Ensuring Long Life & Compliance When managing an irrigation system, two small components hold immense power: the filter and the backflow prevention device. Although often overlooked, neglecting these components can lead to costly repairs, inefficient irrigation, and even health hazards. Get a Quote (661) 664-5200…

The Environmental Benefits of Drip Irrigation in Residential and Commercial Spaces

The Environmental Benefits of Drip Irrigation in Residential and Commercial Spaces Irrigation systems have become essential for maintaining green spaces, whether in residential gardens or sprawling commercial landscapes. Among these systems, drip irrigation stands out as an environmentally friendly choice, minimizing water waste while providing essential nourishment to plants. In…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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