Planning
Drip, sprinklers or hand watering: start with the plants
Choose a watering method around your landscape, soil and daily routine.
Read the guide ↗Learn before you dig
The field guide.
Useful answers for the landscapes you look after.
Drip irrigation
Drip irrigation for garden beds: what belongs in the plan
A practical introduction to emitters, filtration and checking root-zone coverage.
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Watering a vegetable garden without guessing
Observe the soil, plant stage and delivery pattern before changing the timer.
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A lawn watering schedule should follow the weather
Why a fixed summer timer needs regular attention.
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What a catch-can irrigation check can tell you
See whether a sprinkler zone is applying water evenly before adding runtime.
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Smart irrigation controllers: weather and soil are different signals
Understand the two WaterSense controller categories before choosing an upgrade.
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Soil moisture sensors: ask what the controller will actually do
Understand sensing, compatibility and the limits of a single measurement.
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Find sprinkler leaks and overspray on a daylight walk
A zone-by-zone inspection makes hidden early-morning problems easier to spot.
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Cycle and soak: a response to runoff, not a universal timer recipe
Break watering into intervals only after understanding where water is going.
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New trees need a watering plan beyond the lawn
Check the root ball and surrounding soil while the tree establishes.
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Established trees: check the soil before adding water
Drought, drainage and exposure all change a tree’s irrigation needs.
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Hot weather watering: check restrictions and root-zone moisture
Make a deliberate adjustment during heat instead of watering every plant alike.
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Plan irrigation winterization before the first freeze
Identify your equipment and arrange the right seasonal service.
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The irrigation maintenance record every property should keep
A useful handover sheet for homeowners, property managers and contractors.
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