You might find yourself double-checking your sprinkler schedule if you find that one head or zone that appears to be running when the system is supposed to be off. If the system really should be off, you have a leak on your hands. There are two main reasons a sprinkler system can leak when it’s [...]
Does your sprinkler system have low pressure in one zone? Consistently low pressure, but in only one zone, can be frustrating, as the problem will soon leave a brown spot in your lawn, as its water doesn’t get as far as it should. Intermittent low pressure can be even more frustrating. It seems like the [...]
Naturally, corner lots have curb appeal, or the potential for it. All of that extra green space can be used for garden beds, retaining walls, or just beautifully manicured grass. If you have a corner lot you have lots of options, but also more landscaping to do. Are you using your corner lot to its [...]
Ever watched that familiar pattern of your sprinkler system starting zone by zone, only to notice one zone doesn’t turn on? What’s going on when your sprinkler system will not change zones? There are a few common culprits of this problem, some of which you can fix yourself. You want to start troubleshooting quickly before [...]
Why won’t your sprinkler system turn on? It’s a frustrating problem to find that your automatic sprinkler system didn’t water your grass in the morning, when it’s supposed to. Or, if you have a manual sprinkler system, perhaps the system isn’t responding when you turn it on. Your Sprinklers Have Power Issues If you have [...]
Your beautiful garden companions and their pond need some special attention before winter arrives. Koi hibernate over the winter, but there are a few things you can do to ensure they’ll be safe and as healthy as possible come spring. How Cold Will It Get? The type of winter preparation your pond needs partly depends [...]