Five Highly Effective Sprinkler System Watering Tips

Lawn water needs vary with weather, soil, grass type and rainfall. Check soil moisture and current local watering guidance before changing your schedule. A properly designed and maintained sprinkler system can help deliver water where it is needed; savings depend on its setup and use. A good test of your watering levels is to stick a six-inch screwdriver into your grass. Resistance can also come from compaction or stones. Check actual soil moisture rather than treating resistance as proof the lawn needs more water. Below are five of our effective watering tips.

1. Install a smart watering timer – A smart timer can save you time, water, and money by watering your lawn using weather or soil-moisture information when properly installed and programmed. Check current model support, equipment compatibility, and connection requirements before choosing a controller. To discuss options, give us a call!
2. Adjust watering frequency to the season and soil – Follow your provider’s current rules and adjust for soil moisture, rain, and plant needs. Established lawns and new seed or sod need different schedules.
3. Water early in the morning – Watering in the heat of the day will cause some of the water to evaporate, thus wasting precious water. If you water in the mornings, less evaporation will occur, which can reduce losses; follow your provider’s permitted hours.
4. Install a rain or moisture sensor – A compatible rain sensor responds to rainfall; a soil-moisture sensor responds to moisture at its probe. Both need correct placement, setup, and maintenance.
5. Check your sprinkler system routinely – Insuring that your system is fully functioning is incredibly important. If there are any problems with your system, it can cause dry spots and ruin the look of your beautiful lawn. If you need a repair done on your system, we can help! Contact us!

And remember, a broken sprinkler is a huge waste of water. The amount lost depends on the leak’s flow rate and how long it runs¹. If you have a busted sprinkler, don’t hesitate to call us! Contact us here: https://slcsprinklerrepair.com/contact-us-best-sprinkler-service/  

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Sources and further reading

• EPA WaterSense: watering tips
• USU Extension: checking soil moisture
• Hunter Industries: controller programs and watering runtime FAQs

For related service information, visit the main Sprinkler Master website and Sprinkler Master Weber County’s repair guide. These regional pages describe service in their own areas; Salt Lake City appointments are handled by our local team.