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What is Winterizing Your System? When the weather gets below freezing, water expands as it turns to ice. This means that if you have any pipes that are full of water and those same pipes freeze, you are more than likely going to experience a busted pipe! Winterizing your system is when you turn off the water supply to the sprinkler system and then drain the rest of the left over water from the entire system to ensure it's completely empty. How to Winterize Your System SHUT OF

It's very important that you know what to do if your sprinkler system starts leaking. By law (code) all sprinkler systems must have a backflow preventer of some sort. There are a variety of these, but these prevent your irrigation water from back flowing into your city water or drinking water. It also is designed to shut off your water to your sprinkler lines incase of a leak. Where Do I Find My Backflow Preventer? Backflow preventers must be put in after the main water suppl

Thousands of people every year get hit with a high water bill because they had no idea they had a leak in their sprinkler system. This is why we think that an annual sprinkler system check should be done right after winter, but before you start watering. We recommend shutting the system down for the winter. The only thing needing watering then is winter flowers, but you don’t want to risk freezing your lines. Also, water can run down the sidewalk and freeze at night, creating

Low Pressure In One Of My Zones Most people don't realize they have low pressure on one of their zones unless they either frequently inspect their system while it's running or notice dead spots in their yard. Having low pressure could mean a few things. The most likely reason would be a leak somewhere in that zone. What To Look For? The first thing you should do is check to see if the low pressure is just in that zone or if it's in the entire system. If it's just certain zone

The answer is simple... Because it's better! Drip irrigation became popular when the topic of "water conservation" became the "new" concern. It's not ideal for all situations, but is definitely the best option for flowerbeds. Let's review how the a drip system works. On a normal system, water is released from the sprinkler valve and then goes to the sprinkler heads that are attached to that valve. But when you convert to drip irrigation, the water goes through the drip line

We regularly serve clients who can't get one of their sprinkler stations on. This is very common and can mean two things; a bad diaphragm in the valve, or an electrical issue. In order to narrow it down, you must do some basic troubleshooting. Troubleshooting: Step 1 Determine if you have a master valve. You can take the cover or open the cover of the sprinkler controller (usually located in the garage) and look to see if you have a wire going into a terminal labeled "P" or

Why Having Proper Drainage For Your Yard Is Important! Outdoor drainage systems are a necessary element of any yard. They allow the water to exit your yard, preventing flood damage to your house or pool. Water is required for the survival of most plants, and this requirement can be met with basic outdoor drain age systems. Yard drainage systems make plants happier, increase grass health, and even help to save water. Yard drainage preserves not just your property, but then als