If you have an automated irrigation system in your yard, you know that you sometimes have to replace sprinkler heads. Learning to identify the malfunctioning ones early will help you save money and keep your lawn healthy. Once you’ve spotted
Grubs are a common nuisance in Texas, and one of the hardest lawn pests to deal with. They feed on grass roots, and if left unchecked, can severely damage your lawn. Grubs — What are They? In Texas, white grubs
Some irrigation controllers just aren’t that smart. They’re the older, conventional controllers programmed to run for specific times and durations. Whatever the season, plant material, or current weather conditions, conventional controllers relentlessly keep to their watering schedule, unless someone intervenes
Throughout Texas, drought conditions and water restrictions have been impacting our landscape choices. A growing number of cities, for example, either recommend or have passed ordinances requiring drought-tolerant grasses for new residential and commercial development. So, what is drought-tolerant grass?
In real estate, curb appeal is everything. How attractive a home looks in the first moments a potential buyer sees the property can make or break a sale. According to Suzette Peoples, Owner and Broker of Peoples Properties, “When buyers
When your lawn goes dormant in the winter, don’t neglect it until spring — it still needs care and attention. One of the most important factors in winter lawn care is irrigation. Winter Irrigation Winter irrigation prevents grass roots from
Most people know that that sprinkler system leaks cost them money but may not realize just how expensive they really are. Leaks can have a big impact your budget, especially at this time of year — when wastewater averaging is
Although the winters in central Texas are relatively mild, the temperature does drop below 32°F. To maintain irrigation systems during these freezes, you need to winterize and protect the above ground RPZ (reduced pressure zone) backflow assemblies to prevent any
If you want to save water, money, time, and effort, your first thought should be to hire a professional licensed irrigator when installing a sprinkler system. In fact, it’s against the law in Texas for anyone to sell or install
In Part 1 of this article, we detailed turf rotors, spray heads, and drip irrigation. Part 2 is an examination of micro irrigation systems. Micro irrigation is a low-flow-rate, low-pressure type of irrigation, often referred to as low-flow irrigation. The
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Beat the freezing weather! Get your sprinkler system inspected to last all winter - and be ready for spring!
