Replacing grass with artificial turf changes your irrigation needs. Here is how to rework zones so trees, beds, and the remaining lawn still get…
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Pots and planters dry out fast in Dallas heat. A simple drip system keeps them watered without daily trips with a hose.
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Water spitting from the top of a backflow preventer is a common sight in Dallas yards. Here is what usually causes it and what…
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Aeration opens up dense clay so irrigation water soaks in instead of running off. Here is how to time it and protect your sprinkler…
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Dallas freezes rarely last long, but they still break irrigation parts every winter. Here is why, and how to protect the most vulnerable pieces.
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New sod needs more frequent water than the twice-weekly schedule allows. Here is how Dallas handles new landscapes and how to water sod so…
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Dallas clay moves with the seasons, and buried sprinkler pipe moves with it. Here is why pipes crack in expansive soil and what helps…
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A flow sensor lets your controller notice when something is wrong, like a broken head or a stuck valve. Here is how flow monitoring…
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When two zones come on together, pressure drops and coverage suffers. Here is how to figure out whether the controller, wiring, or a valve…
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If water keeps seeping from the lowest head after a zone shuts off, the cause is low-head drainage. Check valves are the usual fix.
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