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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, ...
To avoid an expensive mess, seasonal cottages and beach homes that remain empty in the offseason should be properly ...
As Colorado feels its coldest temperatures since May, many are wondering when they should winterize their sprinklers.
A sprinkler system will make the job of watering easier and less time-consuming, but it doesn’t eliminate the need to monitor ...
Before the temperatures drop, it’s time to prepare your home for winter, starting with your sprinkler system. Drew from All Seasons Outdoor spoke with us about why ...
“A sign that it’s time to reduce or stop watering is slower grass growth and cooler, more humid conditions,” Adnan said. “You ...
The City of Lubbock fall and winter irrigation restrictions officially went into effect on October 1st, and will continue ...
Lawn grasses enter dormancy in the fall and winter but still need moisture to maintain a healthy root system. Learn when you ...
The program is for customers in communities that may not be able to afford turf removal or water-saving upgrades.
The City of Yakima’s irrigation season for residential and business customers is ending more than a week early due to drought ...
Now that it’s officially fall, it’s a good time to think about garden tasks you want to accomplish before winter — like ...