"We also maintain the irrigation system at the Holocaust Center, and last year we donated a sprinkler system and installed it in a community garden in Detroit in partnership with Temple Israel." His company is also on the leading edge of water conservation. "Our focus is about saving water," he said. "We're a partner with the EPA, concentrating on ways to reclaim and recycle water utilized in irrigation." Beautifying Your Yard Don't be scared of the big names. The same technology Michigan Automatic Sprinkler uses at Beaumont Hospital can be used in your yard. Let their team provide an assessment of your lawn during their visit. They will evaluate your lawn, gardens, flower beds and how much water is needed. They can then design a system with rain and soil sensors, smart controllers and built-in weather stations that ensures every drop of water is used efficiently — no more overwatering, which means saving money, too. Installation is quick and easy with the company's trenchless technology. "A day or two later, you can't even tell we were there," Blazofsky said. Michigan Automatic Sprinkler can also maintain the system. It currently maintains more than 5,000 systems in Metro Detroit. Irrigation isn't the only thing they do. Michigan Automatic Sprinkler is also an expert in landscape lighting design and installation. They will be happy to discuss how you can illuminate the beautiful features of your yard, from navigating walkways and up-lighting to highlighting trees and plantings. "Lighting systems can be programmed into the homeowner's iPad to create zone lighting — allowing the homeowner to set the mood for different lighting schemes for different nights. From security, to an outdoor party, to a quiet night on the deck ... any mood can be set with a simple and effective design," Blazofsky said. "And everything is LED; which can last 40,000-50,000 hours." His company's goal? "We want our customers' yards to be the envy of the neighborhood," he said. "We pay attention to the small details and take great pride in each and every system we install." ■ For more information, visit http:// michiganautomatic.com or call (248) 669-1100 or find them on Facebook or Twitter. iii 248-669-1100 www.michiganautomatic.con. MICHIGAN AUTOMATIC' SPRINKLER , INCORPORATED ESTABLISHED 1950 Operated • New sprinkler system design & installations • Spring startups, mid-season maintenance, and winterizations • Fountains, aerators for ponds and lakes • Landscape lighting • Snow maintenance May 2014 • OPEN DOOR Magazine 19