Field notes
What to look for before you book.
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.
May 10, 2026
Overlapping sprinkler zones in shaded yards
Two stations covering the same shaded ground can keep it wetter than expected. Map which heads run on each station and note where their patterns overlap. Adjust heads or schedules to reduce unnecessary overlap while
May 9, 2026
Irrigating around Houston live oaks
Trees and lawn grass do not always benefit from the same watering pattern. Look for sprinklers soaking trunks or missing surrounding landscape beds. Adjust spray so it reaches intended soil rather than bark or pavement.
May 8, 2026
Aeration and irrigation after lawn care
Aeration changes how water enters compacted soil and can expose hidden head locations. Mark sprinkler heads before equipment crosses the lawn. After lawn work, run a brief zone check to catch damaged heads or altered
May 6, 2026
Chinch bugs or dry sprinkler zone?
Damage in St. Augustine can resemble a watering gap, but the remedy is different. Confirm whether the sprinkler pattern covers the affected area and whether soil is actually dry. If coverage and moisture are adequate,
May 5, 2026
Sprinkler schedule for new sod
New sod needs closer moisture monitoring than established turf while roots take hold. Check beneath the sod at multiple locations, especially edges and sunny sections. Follow the sod supplier’s guidance and adjust
May 4, 2026
Is a brown lawn patch a sprinkler problem?
A brown patch could signal missed watering, too much water, disease, insects, or compacted soil. Run the relevant zone and see whether spray reaches the patch evenly. Check soil moisture and surrounding turf before
May 2, 2026
Watering zoysia in shaded yards
Shaded turf may stay wet longer than an exposed section on the same property. Compare soil moisture under trees and near sunny edges after a normal watering cycle. Separate zones when practical or adjust coverage to
May 1, 2026
Bermuda lawn irrigation troubleshooting
Bermuda lawns can still develop dry strips where heads are blocked or patterns do not overlap. Look for a repeated shape in the dry area that corresponds to a head or station boundary. Run a zone and correct spray
April 30, 2026
Watering St. Augustine grass in Houston
St. Augustine lawns need coverage that reaches the root zone without persistent saturation. Check shaded and sunny areas separately; one schedule may not fit both. Use rainfall, soil moisture, and current local
April 28, 2026
How to audit sprinkler coverage
A coverage audit asks where water actually lands, not just whether every head turns on. Run each station and note blocked heads, overspray, pooling, and areas left dry. Document station numbers and adjust heads or
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