Water is the single biggest variable in a healthy landscape, too much causes root rot, fungal disease, and erosion; too little leaves your lawn brown by July. Professional irrigation system installation pays for itself within a few seasons through lower water bills and healthier plants. Browse our guides on drip versus sprinkler systems, fixing common drainage problems, and what every homeowner should know before installing a new irrigation system.
One hard freeze on a system with water in it can crack the backflow preventer, the manifold, and every head on the line. Here is how to winterize properly, and what it costs to have it done.
Standing water is a symptom, not a diagnosis. Fixing it starts with working out whether you have a grade problem, a soil problem, or a volume problem.
Drip irrigation uses up to 50% less water than sprinklers and excels in garden beds. Sprinklers still win for lawns. Here's how to choose, or combine both.
