Is Austin’s Winter Weather Causing Damage to Your Sprinkler System?

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

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 because they’ve gone dormant for the winter but because

Save Water and Money With Rain and Freeze Sensors

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

Winter Lawn Care

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

Frosty Grass - Winterizing Your Irrigation System

Winterizing Your Irrigation / Sprinkler System

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.

Do You Have Cold Weather Damage to Your Sprinkler System?

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

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

Winter Irrigation and Lawn Care

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

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, you need to winterize and protect the above ground RPZ (reduced pressure zone) backflow assemblies to prevent any