Does My Grass Need Water During Fall & Winter? Many homeowners stop watering their lawns when the temperature falls to 60°F, thinking it’s time for the grass to go dormant for the colder months. The lawns then turn brown, not
When it comes to irrigation, saving money and water in any way possible is always a welcome advantage. At Smart Earth Sprinklers, we aim to deliver irrigation services in Austin along with rain sensors, irrigation sensors and sprinkler sensors that
Given the semi-arid conditions in Texas, well-functioning sprinkler or irrigation systems in Austin are essential to ensuring that your landscape remains lush and healthy. However, even with dependable and inground sprinkler systems, damage or wear and tear can occur, requiring
Have you ever walked or driven past a home with an immaculate lawn and wondered how to get your lawn to look like that? Chances are they had help from professionals to install the correct irrigation system making it easier
It’s almost time for your irrigation system’s spring tune-up. Even if you irrigated during the winter, you’ll want to verify all of the system’s components are in top condition for the warmer months ahead. Knowing what to look for when
We’re fortunate to have milder winters here in Texas. However, we still experience freezing temperatures that can damage an irrigation system. Freeze-proofing your system will protect it, and at the same time allow you to irrigate during the colder months.
If you have an irrigation system in Texas, you must have a backflow prevention assembly (BPA) installed and tested annually. These assemblies prevent any backflow of contaminated water through cross connections into the drinking water supply. Backflows and Cross Connections
This February, Central Texas experienced the coldest stretch of weather ever recorded at Camp Mabry in Austin. For six days, from February 12th to the 18th, the temperature stayed at or below freezing. This historic freeze lasted 144 hours, and
One of the benefits of using irrigation controllers is the ability to keep your lawn and plants looking great without wasting water. Sometimes though, homeowners have trouble programming their controller, resulting in over-watering or under-watering. If you’re one of those
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
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Beat the freezing weather! Get your sprinkler system inspected to last all winter - and be ready for spring!
