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’ve had your irrigation system for many years, it may be time for some upgrades. And this is the perfect time. Irrigation professionals are more available, and lawns or plants won’t be harmed while the system’s down. Why Upgrade?
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
Now that the rains have ended and the hot, dry days of summer have arrived, our sprinkler systems are vital for maintaining a green, healthy landscape. A summer maintenance inspection will ensure your irrigation system is operating at its full
A common irrigation problem is sprinklers continuing to cycle over and over. The answer often lies in an improperly programmed controller. In this article, we will look at basic programming. (in case you missed it Part One.) Programming Steps Here
This is a common problem. You set the controller to start running at 6 a.m. for five zones, ten minutes each zone. The cycle should be finished at 6:50 a.m., but the zones are still running at 8:30 a.m. Why
Inspection It’s easy to spot broken or malfunctioning sprinkler heads. Just look for puddles or spurts of water around the heads, water geysers, water spraying unevenly or not at all, and sprinklers that don’t pop up, don’t pop up fully,
It’s a fact of life that sprinkler systems will eventually need repair. Leaks are common problems — pipes rupture, valves malfunction, and sprinkler heads break. Knowing how to turn off the water supply to your irrigation system when leaks occur
An irrigation system should work for many seasons without trouble, but eventually due to wear and tear you will have to repair or replace some of its parts. Fortunately, sometimes it’s as simple as replacing some sprinkler heads to return
Now that summer is beating on our door, we have put together a few simple steps to help conserve water while saving you money. For more effective watering, put the garden hose aside and use a MP Rotor system or drip
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Beat the freezing weather! Get your sprinkler system inspected to last all winter - and be ready for spring!
