Clay soil, runoff, and sprinklers around Crosby
Why water runs into the street on Gulf Coast clay, and what to change besides the timer.
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Practical sprinkler advice for Texas homeowners.
Straightforward guides for spotting problems, understanding the irrigation system, and asking better questions before a repair.
The sprinkler system still runs in the rain
A rain sensor, a bypass switch, and a program can each ignore the weather. Here is the order to check them.
Read the guideSprinkler heads broken or buried after mowing
What a mower does to heads, how to tell a cracked cap from a bad nozzle, and when the whole zone needs a look.
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Why a sprinkler valve box stays wet
How to tell rain in the box from a valve that seeps, and what to do before you replace parts.
Read the guideHow to fix uneven sprinkler coverage
Dry spots, overspray, pressure, spacing, and mixed nozzles, and what to fix before you add runtime.
Read the guideWhy your sprinkler controller is not working
Check power, programs, rain sensors, wiring, and valves before you replace the timer.
Read the guideA practical watering schedule for Crosby, Texas lawns
A season-by-season way to water clay, sand, shade, and sun without copying a timer setting from a different yard.
Read the guide7 signs your sprinkler system has a hidden leak
Soggy soil, weak pressure, curb water, and a moving meter can point to an irrigation leak before you see a geyser.
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