Tips

How to Find The Precipitation Rate For Your Sprinklers Knowing each zones precipitation rate for your sprinkler system is crucial for setting a proper watering time. It will allow you to make sure your plants get all the water they need while not going over your soil’s infiltration rate. When

Maximum Safe Flow in GPM for Sizing Pipe This is the maximum amount of water measured in gallons per minute you can run through each type of pipe at once in each size. There are more comprehensive pipe charts used for sizing pipe correctly, and knowing when to step down

Historic Rainfall in Texas This is a useful chart to track the historic amount of rainfall we get per month in inches. If you’re system has a functioning rain sensor, this will automatically cut down on how much you’ll water. Smart timers like the Hydrawise connect directly to the local

Historic Average ET Rates (Evapotranspiration) Evapotranspiration (ET) – Is the combination of water that has evaporated from the soil and transpired from the plant material. This is the measurement of the total amount of water needed for the plants to grow. Find our city and you’ll see the total amount

Are you someone who takes your lawn’s health seriously? If so, chances are you use your sprinkler system regularly. If you’re a DIY’er you’ll want to check out this tip for replacing a sprinkler head without digging. Consistent use of your system is necessary for a variety of reasons, which

What To Do If Your Sprinklers Won’t Turn Off – How to Fix Almost every day we get calls from frantic homeowners who wake up and see their sprinklers running when they aren’t supposed to be. Confused, they go to the timer in the garage and turn the switch to