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

Winter Lawn Care Grass

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…

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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…

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This is the Perfect Time to Upgrade Your Sprinkler System

This is the Perfect Time to Upgrade your Sprinkler System

If you’ve had your irrigation system for many years, it may be time for some upgrades. And this is the perfect time.…

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Backflow Testing

If you have an irrigation system in Texas, you must have a backflow prevention assembly (BPA) installed and tested annually. These assemblies…

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Fall Lawn Care Raking Leaves

Fall Lawn Care

The end of summer doesn’t mean an end to yard work. Warm-season grasses still need fall maintenance before they go dormant if…

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Green grass lawn - How to Detect Irrigation System Leaks

How to Detect Irrigation System Leaks

An irrigation system can run trouble-free for many years, especially if it is well-maintained. But at some point, it may start leaking,…

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Mowing for Your Lawn Type

Mowing for Your Lawn Type

Mowing is a basic lawn care task, but it might surprise you to know it’s not always done properly. To support and…

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Is My Tree Dead?

Is My Tree Dead?

Many people are wondering this spring if their trees are still alive after the winter storm in February. Live oaks are especially…

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Choosing a Soil Amendment

Choosing a Soil Amendment

Soil quality is one of the most important factors in growing and maintaining a healthy lawn. The Austin area has several different…

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Winter Sprinkler Upgrade

Why Your Sprinkler System Needs a Spring Inspection and Tune-Up

A thorough spring inspection and tune-up should be done to ensure your system is running efficiently for a healthy spring lawn. It…

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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.

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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!