Yard Maintenance

Sprinkler valves are an essential part of any automated irrigation system. They provide control of water pressure to any given watering zone in the system from an electronic control unit that can...

Fixing a broken sprinkler head is a do-it-yourself project that will save you money, and possibly save some of your landscaping. Sprinkler heads can become damaged when the lawn is cut, or if the...

Broken or malfunctioning sprinkler heads are not uncommon in both home and commercial irrigation systems. Sprinkler heads get run over with lawn mowers, hit with digging equipment or broken off...

Moving a sprinkler head to a different spot on your property may be necessary for a number of reasons. Whether it's because you are having drainage problems or you just want a change, moving a...

Your sprinkler system has given you years of service. You love not having to use a water hose to keep you lawn looking green and fresh. The only problem is your sprinkler heads are being covered...

Watering your lawn or garden with a sprinkler is convenient and easy. You don't have to haul a water hose out and you don't have to get wet. Over time, your sprinklers' heads get clogged with dust...

When you improve your front yard you add curb appeal to your home, which adds significantly to the resale value. When it comes to re-doing your front yard there is much more to it than just buying...

Having a sprinkler system for your lawn is perhaps the easiest way to water the grass. Unfortunately, sprinkler heads easily are damaged and might need to be replaced from time to time. Luckily,...

Rain Bird International manufactures many rotor sprinkler models for home use, and most can be adjusted manually to control both the spray distance and the arc. The Rainbird Rotor Adjustment Key...

An irrigation system is the application of water to soil, and is very beneficial to keeping your lawn lush and green. An irrigation system saves hours of time over watering your lawn, garden and...

The major reason lawns do not look as good as they should is lack of water. An Ohio University fact sheet states that our lawns need a least an inch of water every week. If water is not provided...

A sprinkler system is one of a home's most convenient and time-saving features. While they are usually very reliable, these systems do have problems on occasion. The homeowner that has some basic...

A sprinkler system is a convenient way to maintain a beautiful lawn and is also a way to maximize the water being used. Knowing the basic parts of a watering system will keep your system in proper...

It gets tiring when you have to unwrap the hose and pull it across the lawn every other day to water your lawn. If you have a very large lawn it can also be physically taxing. Having a sprinkler...

Mother Nature doesn't always water the lawn on a regular basis. Human lawn intervention is required. But as chores and commitments pile up, watering the lawn tends to lose priority until it loses...

All sprinkler system work by bringing water from a water source through pipework to a designated place. There are many types of sprinkler systems, such as the lawn system. This can be as simple as...

Sprinklers are constructed of metal or plastic. At its core, a sprinkler contains an input valve, a cam connected to a rotating arm and an outlet attached to the rotating arm.

Dogs love to dig. Some breeds love to dig more than other dogs. Terriers, retrievers and hounds live for digging. It is a natural instinct for dogs, so stopping the digging completely may not be...

Having a lawn sprinkler system is an advantage for keeping a lawn watered and in top condition. Unfortunately, dirt sometimes will get into them and keep them elevated. Due to this, they are often...

Perhaps you have neighborhood cats that frequently use your yard for their litterbox. If so, then you are probably tired of them ruining your plants and yard, not to mention having to clean up...

Measuring rainfall can be both fun and educational. Knowing how much rain you really get can help you decide how much you might need to water your plants. You can make a good guess by setting out...

Properly calibrating your automatic sprinkler system is a major part of ensuring plush green grass and healthy trees, bushes and flowers. Once you figure out how much water you need in each...

Inground sprinkler systems are a great way to keep lawns and gardens efficiently watered. Although these systems are useful, over time inground sprinkler heads can become dirty or clogged. Yearly...

"What do we do now" may be the question you find yourself asking after having a new landscape installed. The idea of maintaining the beauty of your new yard may be overwhelming if you...