Sprinkler & Lawn Care Blog

Treat mowing near sprinkler heads with care, because contact with the blade can damage the whole system.

Set your mower height a little higher so blades are less likely to hit sprinkler heads.

Stop mowing right away and do not turn the sprinkler system on to check the damage.

Expect drooping streams, broken arcs and shrunken coverage when pressure falls below 25 PSI.

Hunter systems generally handle more PSI and are described as more reliable than Rain Bird.

Shut off the irrigation controller first, then run the system briefly to locate the buried head and mark it.

Choose pressure-regulated sprays and high-efficiency nozzles when installing or replacing a sprinkler system.

Turn off the water supply before removing and cleaning any sprinkler head.

Turn off the isolation valve and timer, then drain the line at the hose bib before you start.