MINNEAPOLIS September, 2014 High Profile Grounds Maintenance Inc. is the first choice of commercial property managers and homeowners in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area for comprehensive, single-source grounds care. Over the past 20 years, they have completed hundreds of irrigation system installations all across the Twin Cities. High Profile knows a thing or two about lawn irrigation. In 2014, High Profile began recommending and installing the next generation in digital technology for water-saving lawn irrigation: the IrriGreen Genius™ Irrigation System. Developed by IrriGreen, Inc., Edina, Minn., IrriGreen uses up to 50 percent less water than ordinary systems. “To date in 2014, we have completed 30 installations with IrriGreen,” said Josh Hudek, irrigation manager, High Profile Grounds Maintenance, Inc. “The largest is a 2.5-acre residential project.” Why did High Profile go with IrriGreen? “IrriGreen is the best technology in lawn irrigation, it is easier and faster to install, and it provides our customers with precise lawn watering,” said Hudek. “The IrriGreen Genius Irrigation System applies digital technology to control the actual direction and distance of the sprays from each Genius™ Sprinkler,” said Gary Klinefelter, founder and chief executive officer, IrriGreen, Inc. “IrriGreen digitally controls the sprinklers to match watering patterns to the exact shape of any lawn. IrriGreen thereby curtails inefficient spray overlap, reins in wasteful over-spraying, and reduces runoff.” Property owners enjoy beautiful, green lawns and lower water bills — without the hassle and waste of sprinklers over-shooting onto hardscapes. IrriGreen also requires the installation and maintenance of up to 80 percent fewer sprinkler heads and up to 85 percent less underground pipe. “IrriGreen takes the uncertainty out of lawn irrigation for our customers. IrriGreen applies a consistent 0.05 inches of water per rotation and waters evenly,” said Hudek. “For the average residential installation of about a half acre, with IrriGreen we typically install seven sprinkler heads versus 40 for a conventional system and 300 feet of pipe versus 1,200 feet. That simplifies installation, and there is less disruption to the property from trenching to lay pipe.” “High Profile has been the most successful installer for IrriGreen in the Twin Cities,” said Bobby Jensen, sales director, IrriGreen, Inc. “With High Profile, all irrigation system design, installation and maintenance is provided by their own experienced technicians.” High Profile Grounds Maintenance is a licensed low-voltage contractor and maintains a certified RPZ (backflow prevention) technician on staff to ensure that irrigation systems comply with state and local ordinances. With its own technician, when High Profile installs an irrigation system, customers avoid the scheduling issues that arise when these services are sub-contracted to a licensed plumber. High Profile also provides comprehensive irrigation service programs to ensure a properly functioning system from spring start-up to fall winterization. Ordinary irrigation systems surround the outside of each watering zone with four to six sprinkler heads. They spray water in wasteful overlapping arcs, over-watering some sections and under-watering others. Difficult to adjust and keep in alignment, conventional sprinklers also waste water by over-spraying on to hardscapes. With IrriGreen, just one sprinkler in the interior of each zone waters uniformly in the precise shape of each zone, with minimal overlap and no over-spraying outside the zone. The Genius Sprinkler features a digital valve-in-head and a pop-up rotor with a low-flow, 14-stream, multi-trajectory nozzle. As the Genius™ Server monitors and dynamically adjusts stream volume, direction and distance, Genius Sprinklers conform watering patterns to the specific outline of each zone and maintain even water distribution at distances from 0-35 feet within each zone. About IrriGreen, Inc. IrriGreen, Inc. (Minneapolis, Minn.) is dedicated to sustaining beautiful, green lawns by designing and manufacturing digital irrigation technology that is simpler to install, easier to adjust and maintain, and water saving. The IrriGreen Genius™ Irrigation System digitally directs its unique sprinklers with 14-stream, multi-trajectory nozzles to match precise watering patterns to the exact contours of any lawn — every curve, every angle, every corner. IrriGreen achieves superior water conservation with spray accuracy and watering uniformity unimaginable with ordinary irrigation systems. IrriGreen is Pure Genius™. Discover the next generation in lawn irrigation at www.irrigreen.com. About High Profile Grounds Maintenance, Inc. Incorporated in 1994, High Profile is the first choice of commercial property managers and homeowners in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area for comprehensive, single-source grounds care. High Profile sets itself apart with service, integrity and the ability to tailor services to meet the needs of each individual customer. With hands-on ownership, a strong management team, and capable crews (with a high percentage of skilled, experienced year-round employees), High Profile provides safe, efficient and exceptional service. For more information on the full range of High Profile ground maintenance services, visit www.highprofilegrounds.com or call 763-434-6596.