Irrigation Tips

Sprinkler repair, irrigation maintenance, watering tips, and seasonal lawn care advice for Austin-area homeowners.

Sprinkler system leak being repaired

Why Leaks in Your Sprinkler System are More Expensive Than You Might Think

Most people know that that sprinkler system leaks cost them money but may not realize just how expensive they really are. Leaks…

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Water Backflow System

Winterizing an RPZ Backflow Assembly

Although the winters in central Texas are relatively mild, the temperature does drop below 32°F. To maintain irrigation systems during these freezes,…

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Sprinkler System Cycling

Why Do My Sprinklers Continue to Cycle Over and Over? Part Two – Basic Programming

A common irrigation problem is sprinklers continuing to cycle over and over. The answer often lies in an improperly programmed controller. In…

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Garden sprinkler

How Do I Replace A Broken Sprinkler Head?

Inspection It’s easy to spot broken or malfunctioning sprinkler heads. Just look for puddles or spurts of water around the heads, water…

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Sprinkler leak

I’ve Got a Leak, How Do I Turn Off My Sprinklers?

It’s a fact of life that sprinkler systems will eventually need repair. Leaks are common problems — pipes rupture, valves malfunction, and…

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Male working in the garden kneeling in a flowerbed spreading the mulch around a tree trunk

Water Saving Tips

Water conservation has become part of daily life. Here are some water saving tips for various areas of your home. These tips…

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Ten Good Reasons to Use Low Voltage Landscape Lighting

Ten Good Reasons to Use Low Voltage Landscape Lighting You have a lovely lawn and garden, but they disappear after sunset. You…

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Austin Pflugerville Round Rock Sprinkler repair

Summer Is Right Around The Corner

Now that summer is beating on our door, we have put together a few simple steps to help conserve water while saving…

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Let’s Start Planting! – Landscaping Tips To Save Time!

After a long, erratic winter – Spring is finally here! If you have been to Home Depot, Lowe’s and/or local nurseries lately,…

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5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Irrigation Controllers to Wifi

You want to save money and reduce your impact on the environment. So your irrigation system should be that smart, too. The…

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Seasonal Services

Extra services we offer at the right time of year. Book early, spots fill up fast.

Fall Sprinkler System Tips

Winter Special

Winter Sprinkler Service

Beat the freezing weather. We inspect your sprinkler system, check your backflow and freeze points, and set your controller for winter, so your system lasts all winter and is ready for spring.

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November–February

Window Cleaning Service

Crystal-clear windows, cleaned with pure filtered water. No harsh chemicals, no high-pressure spraying, and no streaks. Brought to you by the same Smart Earth team that takes care of your sprinklers.

Winter Service Special
$109 for up to 9 Zones ​

Beat the freezing weather! Get your sprinkler system inspected to last all winter - and be ready for spring!