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Monthly Archives: August 2008
Installers of Smart Sprinkler Controllers
While many people who purchase the Cyber-Rain irrigation controller install the device themselves, some people appreciate being able to call upon a professional. With that in mind, here are some of the installers that have done a really good job … Continue reading
Posted in Smart Sprinkler Controllers
Tagged controller, cyber-rain, device, install, installation, installer, landscape, professional, sprinkler
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Plant Smart, Consider Xeriscape
Let’s talk about planned planting. Let’s even mosey on to the topic of Xeriscape and climate-appropriate backyard design. In these waning days of summer, it’s still important to remember that everyone plays a part in conserving water. Did you know … Continue reading
Posted in Conservation, Gardening Tips
Tagged conservation, drought, East, Gardening Tips, South, Southwest, tough conditions, Watering
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Cyber-Rain is this week’s Funky Find
I was really happy to have a great conversation with Apple of the Green Girls the other day which she turned into this week’s funky find. You can hear the interview starting at about 1:50 in this video: Thanks again … Continue reading
Water Districts Laud Smart Sprinkler Controllers
In the late spring of 2008, it was officially decided that California was in a drought. Cyber-Rain’s old friend, the Governator himself, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, relayed this news in June. Earlier this month, the County of Los Angeles enacted a … Continue reading
Cyber-Rain Usage Tip: Fertilizer Watering
There are all kinds of neat tricks that a Cyber-Rain system can perform beyond simply changing watering cycle durations. Today, we’ll focus on one of the nifty features located within the “Details” tab of the Cyber-Rain software. Additional watering is … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening Tips, Smart Sprinkler Controllers
Tagged Fertilizer, Gardening, Hints, Irrigation, lawn, Sprinkler Controllers, Sprinkler Timers, sprinklers, Tips, water, Watering, yard
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Friday Fun: Drunk Flowers
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Posted in Conservation, Fun
Tagged conservation, flowers, Fun, video, water, water use
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Ka-Ching! Water Conservation Rebates For Contra Costa Residents
The Contra Costa Water District has a great new rebate program, mentioned by CBS here, for smart irrigation controllers. Residents have the opportunity to have a water district technician assess their property’s irrigation needs free of charge. They can then … Continue reading
Posted in Conservation, Rebates, Smart Sprinkler Controllers
Tagged Bay Area, Contra Costa, controller, Irrigation, San Francisco, sprinkler, Timer, water
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SoCal SoSmart SoCheap SoEasy
Live in Southern California? The Metropolitan Water District, which covers most of Southern California, just made it a whole lot easier for SoCal residents to find rebates for water saving devices installed at their homes, including the Cyber-Rain smart wireless … Continue reading
Posted in Conservation, Rebates, Smart Sprinkler Controllers
Tagged Conservation, deals, Irrigation, Rebates, smart, sprinkler, wireless
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Gov Schwarzenegger Gets Smart About Sprinkler Controllers!
The Cyber-Rain team had a great visit with Governer Schwarzenegger at the Green Tech Expo earlier this week. We’re always excited to talk about our technology, but it’s not every day we get to talk with the Governor. So much … Continue reading
Posted in Events
Tagged controller, cyber-rain, governor, green tech expo, Schwarzenegger, smart, sprinkler
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Watering Tips That Can Help You Save Water and Keep Your Yard Green
The summer’s in full swing, and you know what that means. Crunchy, sepia-toned landscapes dot the neighborhood, interspersed among neighbors who over-water their yards to ward off the dreaded brown out, growing a healthy crop of mushrooms. Here some simple … Continue reading
Posted in Conservation, Smart Sprinkler Controllers, Uncategorized
Tagged conservation, drought, garden, green, Irrigation, landscape, lawn, summer, water, yard
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