Many homeowners assume their sprinkler system can be ignored once winter arrives. In reality, sprinkler repair and winter maintenance are just as important during colder months as they are in summer. While lawns require less water in winter, irrigation systems
Fall and Winter Irrigation: Keep Your Lawn Healthy Year-Round Some homeowners are under the impression that you only need to water your yard during the hot summer months. However, even dormant grass needs to have occasional water to maintain healthy
As Austin’s climate shifts with the seasons, your sprinkler system requires attention to remain efficient, prevent damage, and conserve water. Adjusting your system for different weather conditions—like the rainy season or cooler months—helps ensure your lawn stays healthy while avoiding
Generally temperatures around 32 degrees Fahrenheit will put your sprinkler systems at risk. Although Central Texas winter temperatures generally don’t drop that low, there are instances of it occurring. The temperature this winter did drop quite low in Austin, and
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 because they’ve gone dormant for the winter but because
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
Your grass may look dead in the late fall, but don’t let it fool you. It’s only gone dormant and is hibernating for the winter. You still need to maintain it so it can re-emerge strong and healthy in the
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.
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
Winter lawn care for warm-season grasses takes less work, but there are still steps you must take. Giving some care and attention to your dormant lawn will help ensure a healthy spring growth. Irrigation Most dormant lawns only need supplemental
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Beat the freezing weather! Get your sprinkler system inspected to last all winter - and be ready for spring!
