--- title: BLOG | grass description: grass | --- [![John's Landscape](https://www.johnslandscape.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Johns_Landscape_Images/JLSLogo283x129.png?width=330&height=126&name=JLSLogo283x129.png "John's Landscape")](https://www.johnslandscape.com/) 781-646-5555 ' 30 GARDEN STREET - ARLINGTON, MA 02474 DESIGN ' INSTALL ' MAINTAIN # See Our Blog Posts Below: ## [Tips on Designing for Efficient Irrigation](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/bid/79669/Tips-on-Designing-for-Efficient-Irrigation) Posted by [John Tighe](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/author/john-tighe) on Sat, Jul 07, 2012 @ 10:25 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.johnslandscape.com/hs-fs/file-15724586-jpg/images/sprinkler-irrigation-ma.jpg) ](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/bid/79669/Tips-on-Designing-for-Efficient-Irrigation) Sprinkler systems provide uniform coverage for your lawn without the need to drag your hose and sprinkler across the lawn. These systems save time and money, and to most people's surprise, a well-designed irrigation system can actually save water as well. The trick in efficient irrigation is design or placement of the sprinkler heads. [Read More](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/bid/79669/Tips-on-Designing-for-Efficient-Irrigation) 3 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/bid/79669/Tips-on-Designing-for-Efficient-Irrigation#comments-listing) Tags: [Boston](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/topic/boston), [lawn irrigation](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/topic/lawn-irrigation), [grass](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/topic/grass), [warm season grass](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/topic/warm-season-grass) ## [All You Ever Wanted to Know About Grass](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/bid/77530/All-You-Ever-Wanted-to-Know-About-Grass) Posted by [John Tighe](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/author/john-tighe) on Mon, Apr 30, 2012 @ 11:36 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.johnslandscape.com/hs-fs/file-15712884-jpg/images/grass1.jpg) ](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/bid/77530/All-You-Ever-Wanted-to-Know-About-Grass) Almost every property in North America boasts a patch of grass, no matter how large or small. Different species of grass thrive in different climates, and require different levels of care. If you thought grass was simple, think again. This common perennial grows like a weed in fertile soil, but you'll need to keep up with lawn maintenance to ensure your grass remains healthy and full. Which Season? 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