Posts Tagged ‘sprinkler systems’
How to Turn On Your Irrigation System After Winter
TL;DR: Wait until nighttime temperatures stay above freezing, then slowly turn on your irrigation system, test each zone for damage, and address any leaks or broken components before regular watering begins. When spring arrives in Western Washington, it’s time to wake your irrigation system from its winter sleep. But turning on an irrigation system after…
Read MoreShould I Get a Sprinkler System? A Homeowner’s Guide to Irrigation
You water your lawn a few times a week, drag the hose around the yard, set a reminder on your phone so you don’t forget, and somehow, there are still dry patches by August. If that sounds familiar, you’ve probably wondered whether a sprinkler system (also called an irrigation system) is worth the investment. The…
Read MoreSigns Your Irrigation System Needs Repair (Before It Costs You More)
Many homeowners don’t realize something is wrong with their irrigation system until the damage is visible. Lawns fade unevenly, plants struggle in one corner of the yard, or puddles appear after a regular watering cycle. These issues often seem minor, or they get blamed on weather, soil, or even “just the way the yard grows.”…
Read MoreHow Smart Irrigation Saves Water in the Pacific Northwest
Landscapes in the Pacific Northwest face an odd challenge: months of rain followed by weeks of dry weather. Lawns and planting beds can swing between soaked and thirsty, and traditional irrigation systems rarely keep up. Smart irrigation smooths out those extremes by giving your landscape only the water it needs, when it needs it. For…
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