16 Feb 2025
Big Backyard with Green Grass

Homeowners guide to the best looking lawn in Ankeny.

Achieving a nice looking lawn isn’t as hard as you think.

Having a nice looking lawn in Ankeny is possible by following these top tips from a professional. While LawnOxygen would love to be your lawn care and irrigation provider, many of these tips can be successfully done as a homeowner. This guide is not meant to be all-inclusive but it hits on the top tips for a healthy, green lawn.

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16 Feb 2025
Irrigation Shutdown Near Me

When should I start up my lawn irrigation system?

Irrigation systems can be a godsend for maintaining a beautiful lawn in Iowa. They don’t come without their risks though. Our irrigation service areas of Urbandale, Ankeny, Johnston and Polk City are not historically out of frost/freeze danger until late April/early May. Does that mean you can’t water your lawn before then? Certainly not, but it does pose the risk of irrigation system freeze damage if your water is turned on too early. Your irrigation system backflow preventer and the piping coming out of your home are the most susceptible pieces to freezing. This can, however, be minimized by either draining the backflow device or wrapping it in a towel or blanket if there is a chance for a late freeze.

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