So I’m needing to build a plant irrigation system for where I live. And I want it to be managed using a smart controller that will be integrated into Home Assistant which is my home automation ...
Dreams of home ownership usually do not include figuring out landscape irrigation systems. That is probably a good thing, because the average irrigation system can bring otherwise competent and ...
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How To Winterize Your Sprinkler System

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, ...
Owning a suburban home has its perks. Having to water your lawn constantly isn't one of them. You must dedicate multiple hours every week standing behind a garden hose or running a sprinkler. If you ...
Sprinklers, which spray water into the air where it is easily evaporated or lost to the wind, are inherently inefficient. They spread water over large areas, regardless of whether there are roots ...
Traditional home irrigation systems don’t think for themselves. You set them to water at certain times, and that’s what they do. “Smart” irrigation controllers automatically adjust the dials based on ...
Hughes Landscaping's Matt Akabane shares tips on what to look out for when it comes to irrigation systems in the winter.
ANGELINA COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - I got a call from my water provider a couple weeks ago asking if I had a leak in my water line as my bill was substantially higher than normal. I assured them that I ...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Thousands of people are receiving notices in the mail from JEA about an annual test for their homes’ irrigation system, but some people thought it was a scam. JEA said it sent ...