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Practical irrigation writing for Greater Houston. Each note links to the repair and the city it belongs to. Start from the repair list or the city list.
March 31, 2026
When does a sprinkler system need a tune-up?
A system can turn on each morning yet still leave strips of turf dry. Look for misting, overspray, heads blocked by plants, and run times that never change. A zone-by-zone inspection reveals whether adjustment,
March 30, 2026
Inspecting irrigation after heavy rain or flooding
Storms can wash soil away from heads and expose vulnerable wiring or fittings. Wait until it is safe and dry enough to inspect, then look for displaced heads, damaged boxes, and standing water. Photograph visible damage
March 29, 2026
Morning versus evening sprinkler watering
Watering time affects evaporation, wind drift, and how long foliage stays wet. Look for overspray and pooling first; changing the clock cannot make poor coverage uniform. Follow current local restrictions and choose an
March 27, 2026
What is evapotranspiration in lawn watering?
Evapotranspiration describes water lost through evaporation and plant use, not a fixed timer setting. A weather-based controller can use local conditions as a starting point, but it still needs correct zone setup.
March 26, 2026
Rain sensor troubleshooting after Houston storms
A rain sensor can correctly pause irrigation, or fail to release a rain delay after conditions clear. Check the controller display and sensor bypass setting before touching field wiring. Inspect for debris and confirm
March 25, 2026
Fall irrigation adjustments for Houston yards
Autumn often calls for less irrigation than midsummer, even if a timer still carries its July program. Compare moisture in sunny turf with shaded beds before changing every station equally. Reduce unnecessary cycles
March 23, 2026
How to adjust sprinkler watering in Houston summer
Hot weather raises demand, but adding minutes to a leaking zone just increases waste. Watch whether water infiltrates or runs off; puddling means the soil may need shorter cycles rather than a longer one. Check your
March 22, 2026
Spring sprinkler startup checklist
Spring is a practical time to test every zone before summer watering demand rises. Run each station briefly and look for heads buried by turf, misdirected spray, and soggy patches. Record the station number beside each
March 21, 2026
Houston sprinkler freeze prep
A brief Gulf Coast freeze can expose above-ground irrigation components even when the lawn looks fine. Look first at exposed backflow equipment and above-grade piping; these cool faster than buried lateral lines. Before
March 19, 2026
sprinkler maintenance on Bellaire clay and St. Augustine
Sprinkler Maintenance in Bellaire, Texas starts with heads hidden in the turf. Periodic checks keep a working system from gradually becoming a water-wasting one. Around Braeburn Country Club Estates and Southdale, the
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