Soil quality is one of the most important factors in growing and maintaining a healthy lawn. The Austin area has several different soil types, but all of them are clay-textured, low in organic matter, and somewhat alkaline. These characteristics cause
A thorough spring inspection and tune-up should be done to ensure your system is running efficiently for a healthy spring lawn. It can also prevent future system problems leading to costly repairs. Below are various parts of your system you
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
When you install an irrigation system, it’s vital that you also connect it to a backflow prevention assembly. The City of Austin and other Texas municipalities strictly regulate the installation, maintenance and testing of these devices to maintain the safety
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
An automated irrigation system is the best way to keep your lawn and landscape looking beautiful and healthy. When well-planned, properly programmed and using the right components, a sprinkler system can be very water efficient. This can have a beneficial
A healthy lawn requires specific nutrients that it gets from the soil. Sometimes, though, your lawn needs an extra boost from a quality fertilizer to replace lost nutrients, stimulate leaf and root growth, and recover from wear and tear. The
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
No homeowner wants to run an irrigation system when it’s raining. A rain sensor will prevent this from happening. A rain sensor is a small device set up in an open area that’s exposed to the rain, and it works
If you have an automated irrigation system in your yard, you know that you sometimes have to replace sprinkler heads. Learning to identify the malfunctioning ones early will help you save money and keep your lawn healthy. Once you’ve spotted
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