Close any open drain valves or test cocks. Open the sprinkler water supply valve. Do this slowly to avoid pressure spikes. Turn the controller back on and run each zone manually to check for leaks, ...

Prevent your irrigation pipes from freezing this winter by relieving the pressure and clearing out the water. This video shows how to do it. If you live an area where the ground freezes, you probably ...

A sprinkler system is one of the most convenient, effective ways to keep your lawn healthy year after year. Their “set and forget” nature frees up valuable time, and they can even save you money in ...

Rebecca Brill is a writer whose essays have appeared in The Paris Review Daily, VICE, Literary Hub, and elsewhere. She runs the Susan Sontag's Diary and the Sylvia Plath's Food Diary accounts on ...

Why winterize your sprinkler system? After every watering, small amounts of liquid remain in your sprinkler system, even when it sits unused for a long period. If this water is left undrained through ...