Most sprinkler problems come unannounced. However, it is easy to spot them. Dry patches and broken sprinkler heads are some of the most conspicuous signs of a sprinkler system under stress. Most of the time, you need to pay proper attention to the spray pattern to identify the underlying problem that is ailing the system. Uneven coverage or drooping water arcs are some of the telltale signs of low water pressure, whereas a loud hissing…

Most homeowners don’t think twice when mowing their lawn and treat it as another harmless chore. But things can go south very fast if the mowing blade happens to come into contact with a sprinkler head. It can seriously damage the integrity of your sprinkler system, and it can quickly turn for the worse if you don’t pay proper attention to it. Contrary to what most people believe, it is not the big hits that…