Sprinkler Maintenance

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

How to Replace a Sprinkler Head

If you have an automated irrigation system in your yard, you know that you sometimes have to replace sprinkler heads. Learning to…

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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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Micro Irrigation System

What Type of Irrigation System Should I Get?
Part 2–A Look at Micro Irrigation

In Part 1 of this article, we detailed turf rotors, spray heads, and drip irrigation. Part 2 is an examination of micro…

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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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lush lawn with sprinkler working nicely

Irrigation System Spring Tune-Up

With the warmer weather arriving, it’s time for your irrigation system spring tune-up. It’s important that your system is working properly throughout…

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Sprinkler head spraying water

Common Reasons to Replace Your Sprinkler Heads

An irrigation system should work for many seasons without trouble, but eventually due to wear and tear you will have to repair…

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Sprinkler Repair Austin

4 Tips for Winter Maintenance of Your Irrigation System

Winter seems like a good time to put irrigation on the back burner.…behind the turkey dressing and baking racks. After all, your…

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Back Flow Testing

When Should You Have Backflow Testing?

Backflow is not a positive term. It does NOT refer to the reversal of cash back into your account. It is something…

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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.

Sunroom windows before and after exterior window cleaning

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!