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How To Winterize Your Sprinkler System

Close any open drain valves or test cocks. Open the sprinkler water supply valve. Do this slowly to avoid pressure spikes. Turn the controller back on and run each zone manually to check for leaks, ...
As Colorado feels its coldest temperatures since May, many are wondering when they should winterize their sprinklers.
How you care for your lawn in the fall can have a direct impact on its growth next spring and summer. Local landscaping ...
Don't skip these essential steps for winterizing your lawn before the first frost hits—your yard will thank you later.
Amanda Weidner, the horticulture specialist with the Pueblo County CSU Extension Office, provides a list of fall and winter ...
The dry weather is posing a threat to some plants and lawns. Here's how to tell if you ought to take watering action.
How to save on your grocery bill. Purchase oranges, onions, and potatoes in bags rather than individually. You'll pay roughly half the price, says Kati Neville, coauthor of "Fix, ...
When to fertilize, when to water, how short to cut the grass. You've surely heard one or more of these lawn care myths, but is there some truth to them? Read on to find out. While there’s no shortage ...
Colorado's dry climate means fall and winter watering remains a key part of responsible landscape care -- especially during prolonged drought.
Missoula-based attorney Graham Coppes entered the spring hopeful. Despite a slow start to winter, most western Montana river ...
Kansas City Royals first base coach Damon Hollins and umpire Chris Guccione look on as the results of a Automated Ball Strike (ABS) replay challenge by Texas Rangers catcher Chad Wallach are shown on ...
It’s much easier to deal with a problem in plus temperatures rather than minus ones, says one professional. Follow our ...