Bringing a Drought-Stressed Lawn Back to Life Once Restrictions Lift
By late summer, a brown lawn in Coquitlam can look a little discouraging. After weeks of hot weather and watering restrictions, even a lawn that looked great in June may be dry, faded, and showing signs of stress by September. The good news is that brown does not always mean dead. Grass can go dormant […]
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How Drip Irrigation Zones Keep Port Moody Garden Beds Alive When Sprinklers Cannot Run
Summer watering restrictions can create an interesting situation for Port Moody homeowners. Your lawn may have to go without its usual sprinkler schedule, while the hydrangeas, shrubs, young trees, and flower beds around it still need water. That distinction matters. Metro Vancouver’s watering rules treat lawns differently from trees, shrubs, and flowers. Under Stage 3 […]
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Chafer Beetle Season in Port Coquitlam: Getting the Late-July Nematode Window Right
If you have lived in Port Coquitlam for a while, there is a good chance you have seen what European chafer beetles can do to a lawn. Sometimes the first clue is not the beetle at all. It is a patch of turf that suddenly feels loose or spongy, followed by birds, raccoons, or skunks […]
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Why Stage 3 Watering Restrictions Do Not Mean Giving Up on Your Lawn
If you have looked out at your lawn recently and wondered whether it is beyond saving, you are certainly not alone. With Metro Vancouver moving into Stage 3 watering restrictions earlier than many homeowners expected, we have been hearing the same question again and again across Port Coquitlam: is the lawn going to die? It […]
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Top Landscaping Mistakes That Can Lead to Water Waste (And How to Prevent Them)
Water is one of the most important resources in any landscape, yet it’s often wasted without homeowners even realizing it. A lawn that looks healthy on the surface may be using far more water than necessary because of poor planning, outdated irrigation practices, or common landscaping mistakes. Over time, these issues can lead to higher […]
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Transforming a Complicated Lower Mainland Yard with Irrigation and Landscape Lighting
Not every yard is easy to work with. Across Coquitlam, Port Moody, and Port Coquitlam, we see plenty of properties that come with challenges right from the start. Sloped lawns, uneven watering, shaded areas, and spaces that feel unusable after dark can make it hard for homeowners to get the most out of their yard. […]
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Creating a Low-Maintenance Outdoor Living Space with Lawn Irrigation
For many homeowners in Coquitlam, Port Moody, and Port Coquitlam, the goal isn’t just a nice-looking yard. It’s having an outdoor space that’s easy to manage, enjoyable to use, and doesn’t take up every weekend to maintain. The reality is, a lot of yards start with good intentions but quickly turn into ongoing work. Between […]
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“Quality People, Quality Work”: The Philosophy Behind Select Sprinklers’ Service
Every business has a starting point, but what shapes it over time is the mindset behind the work. For Select Sprinklers, that mindset has always been simple: surround yourself with good people, do quality work, and growth will follow naturally. It’s not a flashy approach, but it’s one that has proven to be reliable, both […]
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How Irrigation and Landscaping Work Together
A well-designed yard doesn’t just look good the day it’s finished. The real goal is to create a space that continues to thrive season after season, with healthy plants, consistent growth, and minimal ongoing issues. That kind of long-term success comes down to more than just choosing the right plants or materials. It depends on […]
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Tips from the Select Sprinklers Team on Designing the Perfect Outdoor Lighting Plan
Outdoor lighting can completely transform the way a property looks and feels after dark. A well-planned lighting system highlights the best features of your landscape, improves safety around walkways and entrances, and allows you to enjoy your outdoor space long after the sun goes down. In a region like Greater Vancouver, where evenings can be […]
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