How great has the weather been this past week!  Mother Nature has even gifted us in Colorado Springs with a sampling of rain to help kick off a green spring!

Now, those of us who have lived in Colorado Springs for a few years know that there is probably one more snow left before spring truly is sprung.  However, it is a safe bet that you can turn on your sprinkler system and start getting water on your lawn. 

If you remember several months back we did have some early freezing and this may have caused damage or cracking in your sprinkler system.  It's pretty obvious when there is damage to your sprinkler system.  When when you turn on the water cracks in the pipes will send water spraying 10 feet into the air. 

First, turn off the water where you just turned it on. 
Then, call JacobScapes at 719-491-2806.  We'll be on our way!

Best of luck on the greenest lawn you've ever had in 2011!

JacobScapes

Add Comment
 
 
Have the cold nights snuck up on you and caught you still shopping for a company to blow out your sprinker?  You are not alone we had a great summer too!  JacobScapes has the solution for you!  Shop around as much as you need, but call us today and we will drain your back flow valve. 
By draining you sprinkler sysytem's back flow valve your system will be able to sustain an over night frost or light freeze.  So you may have bought yourself several days, even weeks before you have the full sprinkler system blowout done.
We charge $20.00 to come out and drain your back flow valve.  Call us out as often as you need to!  In most cases we can be out the same day!
Add Comment
 
 
Add Comment
 
 
This fall's warm weather has been great for getting outside and getting that last hike in, or going to a ball game, maybe even completing some of those "Honey Do's" around the yard.  The cool evenings are a good reminder that while during the day we enjoy the seemingly never ending summer, the cooler evenings bring the reality that the first frost is upon us. 

The cold can cause great damage if you don't take the proper precautions.  First, make sure all hoses are detatched from exterior faucets.  Next, get your sprinkler system blown out; you can put off a full blow out until the ground freezes deeper, but you should at least open your back flow valve.  Finally, look around your house for gaps in your door and window frames; correct them with weather stipping.

If you need help with any of the above tasks don't hesitate to call us.  One call could save you thousands of dollars.
Add Comment
 
First Post! 08/09/2010
 
Today I am excited to bring you JacobScapes, LLC and jacobscapes.com!  Landscape and landscape design have been a passion of mine for many years.  It's what I would turn to, to escape the daily rigors.  I am so grateful to have the opportunity to turn my passion into a career and benefit the residents of Colorado Springs, CO and the surrounding area.

Our Colorado climate changes often throughout the year!  JacobScapes will be providing seasonal specialties that are appropriate to the current season.  The specialties, which are found "front-and-center" on our homepage, will be updated monthly.  Specialties include landscaping, sprinkler systems, retaining walls, ponds,  winterizing, snow plowing, snow shoveling, de-icing, etc.

Do not hesitate to contact us for your last minute projects or needs, we are here to serve you!

Blane Jacobs
Owner, JacobScapes, LLC
Add Comment