Vegetables You Can Grow Fast

Growing your own vegetables nowadays is popular. Not only do they taste better and cost less money, but they’re also healthier for you! Some vegetables take time to grow - these, on the other hand, don’t take much time at all:

Beets - Beets can take some of the summer heat, but they do grow best in spring. Get started now by giving them plenty of sun and allowing them to grow in well-drained soil.  

Cucumbers - No garden would be complete without cucumbers! This vegetable thrives well in hot summer weather and will grow out of the ground in a matter of days when the soil is moist and warm enough.

Kale - Kale salad anyone? These greens will vary in size and grow within 60 days. Try “Vates” collards, “Red Russian” kale, or “Seven Top” turnips.

Summer Squash - Grilled yellow squash is the perfect, healthy addition to a summer barbeque. Give this vegetable about 40 to 60 days, as they grow about an inch per day. A mature squash will measure approximately 4 to 7 inches in length.

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Once you decide what you want in your vegetable garden, make sure you water your plants just the right amount! And if you run into any outdoor plumbing issues, contact Nassau Plumbing and Sewer Rooter. We offer all of the plumbing, sewer, and drain services you need to help tend to your garden. Call us today at 877.713.8136 for emergency services or visit our website for more information.  

Outdoor Plumbing & Irrigation: Winterize It

Colder weather is coming! It is time to winterize your home - from the outside in.

Today, let's take a look at a few quick ways you can winterize your outdoor plumbing and irrigation system, as a way to avoid problems throughout the season and at the start of spring.

Replace Styrofoam insulated covers. All above ground plumbing fixtures are susceptible to freezing and should be properly insulated. Buy new covers if needed and ensure they fit just right for proper protection.

Ensure sprinkler settings are safe. For efficiency purposes, you want to avoid watering driveways and sidewalks all year round. In the winter, this is also important because you want to avoid coating pedestrian walkways with a layer of ice.

Adjust sprinkler timing. Plants still need to be watered in the winter, but less frequently. Reset your sprinkler's timer to something more appropriate.

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Outdoor Plumbing Help: How to Replace an Outdoor Faucet

It's not too early to start prepping your home for warmer weather. Replacing faucets with newer models is a smart idea. Here's how in 4 basic steps as provided on Angie's List:

1. Shut off the water that feeds the spigot. You may need to shut off the house's main water supply valve, or there may be another valve closer to the outdoor line. Either way, test to make sure it's off by opening the outdoor spigot. As with a garden hose, it'll spill out some water before running dry.
2. Remove the old faucet by tightly grabbing the pipe below the faucet with a pair of adjustable pliers. Tighten the pipe wrench around the faucet and twist until it comes off.
3. Use a stiff brush to clean the pipe threads (this step is important!), then wrap the threading with plumber's tape to ensure a good seal. Install the new faucet, tightening by hand.
4. After the faucet has been tightened as much as possible by hand, wrap the new faucet with a towel to protect the finish and tighten fully using adjustable pliers.

Consider a freeze-proof spigot in colder climates! This has an extra long stem, keeping the water deep inside the house when closed.

For more advice on outdoor plumbing, or any other plumbing services call NY Plumbing and Sewer Rooter at 212-235-1436.