Lower, Raise, andor Straighten Your Crooked Heads- May 25, 2008 Some very common problems with landscape irrigation systems that are several years old are that the sprinkler heads tend to get out of alignment in one way or another. The sprinkler heads may end up crooked, too high, or even too low. These are all issues that can be resolved with a little work.Sprinkler systems that have the heads connected to the pvc with swing assemblies tend to need the heads straightened every few years or so depending on the soil and landscape conditions. Sprinkler...http://www.autolawnsprinklers.com/2008/05/lower-raise-andor-straighten-your Setting your irrigation timer- May 22, 2008 Programming or setting your lawn sprinkler or irrigation controller should be part of the routine maintenance on your landscape irrigation system. Different types grasses have different water needs. Your soil condition also has a lot to do with programming your timer. In the Southeastern region of the United States, centipede grass or sod is commonly used on residential and commercial landscapes and has a water requirement of approximately 2" of water per week.With a sandy, permeable soil you...http://www.autolawnsprinklers.com/2008/05/setting-your-irrigation-timer |