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
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
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
Most people know that that sprinkler system leaks cost them money but may not realize just how expensive they really are. Leaks can have a big impact your budget, especially at this time of year — when wastewater averaging is
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
In Part 1 of this article, we detailed turf rotors, spray heads, and drip irrigation. Part 2 is an examination of micro irrigation systems. Micro irrigation is a low-flow-rate, low-pressure type of irrigation, often referred to as low-flow irrigation. The
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
Water conservation has become part of daily life. Here are some water saving tips for various areas of your home. These tips will not only conserve water, but will also keep your water bills down and save you money. Irrigation
With the warmer weather arriving, it’s time for your irrigation system spring tune-up. It’s important that your system is working properly throughout the upcoming seasons to maintain a healthy lawn, and to ensure you’re not wasting water and increasing your
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
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