Outdoor watering systems are essential to lawn and plant health, but are subject to harsh conditions, especially in winter.

These valves open automatically when the water pressure drops. Turn off the main water supply to the irrigation system. Open each zone. Activate each zone manually to relieve pressure and allow ...

These valves open automatically when the water pressure drops. Turn off the main water supply to the irrigation system. Open ...

BOB GRETSKY OWNS SPRINKLER TECH ... A DRY CYCLE. EACH ZONE ONLY TAKES A FEW MINUTES. IT’S RUNNING THE SYSTEM WITHOUT THE WATER ON AND THE IDEA IS TO OPEN THE VALVES IN THE VALVE BOX AND DRAIN ...

When your multimeter reads low ohms between the common wire screw and a particular zone in your ... to be replaced. A sprinkler’s solenoid may also be bad if the sprinkler valve doesn’t ...

You can fine-tune your coverage zone ... traditional valve zones. Irrigreen says most yards can get by with much less hardware than a traditional watering solution: Since its sprinkler heads ...

Any vegetable garden slows down as winter approaches and being proactive when it comes to preparing it for the cold weather ...

Pressure compensating emitters increase distribution uniformity of spray-stakes but may be cost prohibitive for nursery ...

While a bit of thatch helps keep moisture in during hot summers, when it gets too thick, it hampers air and water movement from reaching the root zone easily ... to winterize your irrigation system.

It’s generally believed that farmers are slow to adopt new technology. Yet, while this adage may be true for more expensive ...