Congratulations on your new lawn. The manner in which you nurture your new sod during its first six weeks is critical to its future health.
Step-by-Step on How to Blow Out Sprinkler System Posted on: February 12, 2020 When the time comes to turn off your sprinkling system and brace for the colder months of fall and winter, there are a few crucial steps to take beforehand. If you skip these steps, your sprinklers might not...
If your goal is a lush, vibrant lawn, you can’t overlook the importance of a reliable, efficient sprinkler system. While professionally installed sprinkler systems offer convenience, creating your DIY sprinkler system is a cost-effective and satisfying project, allowing you to build a system uniqu...
If so, then you will need to shut down the controller, or the timer. Many controllers have a rain mode that shuts off the signals to the valves. Depending on your system, the controller for your automatic system might keep time, programming information, and a clock that runs throughout th...
To clean a filter: Turn off your water, lift the pop-up riser, remove the nozzle and the filter, clean the filter and return to the nozzle.3. The water sprinkler controller stops working: Here are four main problems that could cause your controller to stop working: it fails to keep ...
In this article, we'll walk you through the basics of winterizing your irrigation system and explain why it’s recommended for optimal watering performance. If you are unsure about how do you winterize your sprinkler system, check out our winterization video below to learn how to winterize wi...
system on your own, using the same tools to achieve a much cleaner look in your yard. Divide up the space into zones The first thing you’ll need to do is divide your yard into zones. Sketch out your whole garden and all your boxes and grass spaces—anything that needs to be watered...
Test the System: Turn on the water supply and test the system to ensure the sprinklers cover the desired areas and that there are no leaks in the pipes or fittings. Adjust the Sprinkler Heads: Adjust the angle and range of the sprinkler heads as needed to achieve proper coverage and avoid...
How Your Sprinkler System Works You should understand how your sprinkler system works, as this could have a significant impact when things go wrong. Interestingly, while most assume smoke triggers a sprinkler, this is incorrect; extreme heat causes a sprinkler system to go off. As one goes off...
How to Winterize Your Lawn Mower in 9 Easy Steps Next, turn off the water supply to the sprinkler system and set the timer to open just one zone. If the zone has a manual drain valve, open it up. Use the compressor to blow out the first sprinkler zone. Once the sprinkler heads pop...