Step-by-step guide to add a new zone to a sprinkler system, from checking water pressure and controller capacity to installing the valve, pipes and heads.
Locating overgrown sprinkler heads is easier with five methods: listening, layout plans, metal detectors, measuring head spacing and a garden rake.
Learn how to use lawn sprinklers to protect plants from frost: when to start, how much water is needed, which heads work best and how to prepare.
Lawn sprinkler dry spots often come from bad head height, clogs, mixed heads, misting or broken pipes. See what causes each problem and how to fix it.
Learn how to dog proof lawn sprinklers with bitter sprays, head covers, buried lines, training and a designated dog area to protect your irrigation system.
Should you run sprinklers longer or more often? Compare deep versus frequent watering and learn how soil, grass and weather shape your schedule.
Learn how to increase water pressure in a sprinkler head: the 30 to 50 psi target, clogs, valves, leaks, booster pumps, zoning and smart controllers.
Learn how to protect your backflow device during a freeze: shut off the valve, bleed the water pressure, leave the bleeders open, and insulate the pipe.
Rotary vs spray sprinklers compared on water pressure, coverage, installation, maintenance and cost, so you can pick the right heads for your yard.