A hard freeze can crack a backflow preventer beyond repair. Here is how to recognize the damage and what replacing the assembly involves.
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Slopes and poor grading send sprinkler water to the street or against the house. Here is how grading affects runoff and what you can…
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The above-ground parts of a sprinkler system are the ones that freeze. Here is how to insulate them properly before a North Texas cold…
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A lawn's water needs change dramatically through the year. Here is a month-by-month approach to adjusting run times in Dallas.
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Fixing a cracked sprinkler pipe usually comes down to a glued coupling or a slip fix. Here is how they compare and when each…
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Storms and outages can wipe a controller's clock or schedule. Here is why it happens and how to get your system back on the…
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Rain Bird DV, JAR-TOP, and PGA valves are common in Dallas yards. Here is how they differ when a valve needs cleaning or repair.
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Parkway strips are hard on sprinkler heads. Here is how to replace mower-damaged heads and set them up to last, without spraying the street.
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Fertilizer works best when it is watered in correctly. Here is how to coordinate feeding with your Dallas watering schedule without waste or runoff.
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Uptown townhomes often have just a sliver of lawn, a few beds, and some planters. Here is how to water small spaces efficiently in…
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