K-Rain sprinkler heads have interchangeable nozzles shaped with different angles to alter the distance of the spray. Ideally, the spray from one sprinkler head should overlap the spray area of all adjacent sprinkler heads. The spray should travel far enough to touch the adjacent sprinkler heads. ...
Motion-activated lights and sprinkler jets are usually easy to install, and they can be effective for scaring off raccoons. Place these motion-activated deterrents in strategic locations where the raccoons are sure to set them off, such as next to your trash cans or under your deck. Motion-a...
How to Avoid stripping gears on a Rain Bird sprinkler head By getexcellent Dec 4, 2010 Tools & Equipment WonderHowTo Avoid stripping the gears in your Rain Bird 5000 Series Rotor Sprinkler Heads by never turning the turret against the turn. Sean Stefan from Sprinkler Daddy explains in this...
In most parts of the country, trying to keep yards watered throughout the summer requires an open tap like you haven’t seen since your last fraternity kegger. Which isn’t so great if you live in a conservation-conscious area that restricts sprinkler use. If the best defense is a good ...
Finally, you should look at the spray pattern to make sure it is still delivering an even distribution of water. Once you have found the sprinkler head that needs to be replaced, it’s a good idea to purchase a replacement. You can usually find sprinkler heads at your local hardware ...
Vinegar:Apply watered-down or straight vinegar with a spray bottle. Don’t spray near your grass or garden, as vinegar kills plants. Pipe tobacco:Spread pipe tobacco in a perimeter around the area you want to keep cat-free. Essential oils:Fill a spray bottle with water and add up to 10...
The most common cause of individual sprinklers not coming on is blockage. The thin spray opening of a sprinkler head easily becomes clogged with dirt and debris. Inspect malfunctioning sprinkler heads while the water supply is off, and clear blockages with a thin, straight-edged tool such as ...
and a few miniature sprinkler heads. The water spray from an LPA sprinkler head has large droplets that surround the plant roots. LPAs generally run the system 24 hours and 7 days a week, continually wetting the roots. The works well, and are cheap and easy to build. However they are ...
Bahiagrass and Centipedegrass are examples of low-maintenance turfgrasses. Low-maintenance turf should be fertilized one to two times a year, mowed as needed (often just to remove seedheads), and may or may not be irrigated. High-maintenance turf should be fertilized throughout the growing sea...
hole. Make sure the maiden grass is straight from all angles and then begin to put soil back in the hole. Break up the soil thoroughly and pat it down with force to prevent air pockets. Run lots of water over the soil to help it settle and get your maiden grass on its way to ...