Adjusting pop-up sprinklers is a bit different from the last. Here, the first thing that you need to do is identify the type of nozzle spray your sprinkler has. Pop-up sprinklers have two heads – fixed and variable. If it’s fixed, then you need to replace the nozzle entirely. Theref...
However, most require you to turn the entire body of the sprinkler to get the correct spray angle. This is also a good time to see if your sprinkler head needs any cleaning. Step 2 - Dig Around the Sprinkler Next, if your pop-up sprinkler is recessed in the ground, you need to use...
Repair faucet and sprinkler leaks ASAP:Fix leaks, dripping outdoor faucets, or broken sprinkler heads as soon as possible to avoid puddles in your yard. Remember, mosquitoes can lay their eggs in the tiniest of water sources – as small as a bottle cap. Regularly empty and replace water in...
These above-ground irrigation system pieces are especially vulnerable to freeze and can be costly to fix. Cracked pipes and broken backflow preventers are a pain that no homeowner wants to deal with. If your system includes these components,we recommend scheduling a sprinkler blowout with a Rachio...
Sprinkler Breaks Like a broken pipe, a broken sprinkler head robs the rest of the sprinkler system of the necessary flow and pressure to function. Broken sprinklers are usually easy to find. If you suspect that a broken sprinkler is causing your sprinkler system to malfunction, turn on the ...
flat-head screwdriver between the rubber gasket and the fixture's lip to break the seal that holds the gasket in place. Lift the gasket off the fixture with your fingers. Remove the lens from the fixture. Reach inside the fixture and unscrew the light. Wear gloves when removing broken ...
Remove your sprinkler system if you have one Check local guidelines or with your HOA to see if there are restrictions for removing your grass How to approach your last mow Set your mower to its lowest setting and feel free toscalp the grass. Cutting your grass as low as possible will spee...
Sprinkler Breaks Like a broken pipe, a broken sprinkler head robs the rest of the sprinkler system of the necessary flow and pressure to function. Broken sprinklers are usually easy to find. If you suspect that a broken sprinkler is causing your sprinkler system to malfunction, turn on the ...
Deers are most comfortable feeding during the low-light hours—dawn and dusk—on the fringes of woods and gardens bordering dense trees. They are highly selective eaters, focusing on the most nutritious plants or plant parts. Especially in spring, deer view gardens as ways to replace nutrients ...
Jonathan Haidt returns to discuss his latest book, "The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness."