Sprinkler Articles
Plain-language articles on the sprinkler problems we see most around New Caney, and how to keep a system working.
Spring Sprinkler Checkup for East Montgomery County
A spring checklist for your sprinkler system: backflow, meter test, every zone, heads, valve boxes, fire ants, rain sensor and a spring schedule.
Drip Irrigation for Beds and Foundation Plantings
Why drip works better than spray in beds, how a spray zone gets converted, the parts that matter, and how to keep drip lines from clogging.
Brown Patches in St. Augustine: Sprinklers, Fungus or Bugs?
Brown areas in a watered lawn can be coverage problems, fungal disease or chinch bugs. How to tell them apart and what to do about each.
How Long Should You Run Your Sprinklers Here?
Run times depend on head type, soil, sun and season. A simple can test, starting points for sprays and rotors, and how to adjust for sandy soil and summer heat.
Freeze Prep for Sprinkler Systems North of Houston
Hard freezes are rare around New Caney, but Winter Storm Uri showed what they do. How to protect the backflow device and restart the system safely.
Backflow Preventers: What They Are and Why They Leak
What the backflow device on your sprinkler line does, common types, why it leaks or cracks, testing notices, and why it should never be removed.
Setting Up Your Sprinkler Controller and Rain Sensor
How to set a sprinkler controller for southeast Texas weather: programs, start times, seasonal adjustment, rain sensors, smart controllers, Texas sensor rules.
Common Sprinkler Problems in New-Construction Homes
Builder-installed sprinkler systems in new subdivisions share the same flaws. What they are, how to spot them, and how they get fixed without a new system.
Sprinklers acting up? Give us a call.
Tell us what the system is doing and where you are. Most calls turn out to be a broken head, a stuck valve, a leak or a controller problem, and a few questions on the phone usually tell us which.
Call (346) 627-2444