This is how I winterize my Orlando irrigation system:
Simply put, I stop watering so much. Last year I installed a Solar Sync to my irrigation system. The Solar Sync made my Hunter Pro C controller a Smart controller.
The Solar Sync re adjust my runtimes according to the weather. It automatically increases and decreases my runtimes. [...]

In Central Florida, it is not necessary to winterize your irrigation system. It is more than likely that you will need to use the system during the Florida winter. It is common to need irrigation about 2 times per month. Yes, only twice a month. Our ET (evapotranspiration) rate is below 2 inches per [...]

Just because all of your irrigation heads are working does not mean that they are working efficiently.
Over time, heads get pushed into the ground and get out of plumb or become crooked. They will need to be ” RESET” . This is simply digging up the heads and resetting them. Make sure they are plumb [...]

Dry week, this week! Make sure your irrigation system is working correctly. Most people don’t pay attention to the irrigation, just dead grass.
We recommend making sure your irrigation system is working properly. Then wait-wait until you see the beginning of stress in your dry grass. Then water about a 1/2 inch. Count the days since [...]

It has been raining out and we’re getting wet. Try not to overwater your lawn when it rains. If you are constantly overwatering, you run the risk of getting a fungus. A fungus can damage your lawn quickly. There is no reason for your lawn to have this trouble. The best way to make sure [...]

It has been raining outside quite often this August and the most asked question is “does my rain sensor work?”
That is a good question. There are two tests. You can spray the rain sensor with water or press the button on top of the sensor. But how much rain does it turn off at? [...]

Yes, you need a rain sensor. Yes, they are required by law. Yes, they do save water. And yes, they can help you fight off problematic additions to your lawn and landscape such as fungus.
A rain sensor will help you from over-watering. Too much water is bad for the lawn and landscape. Too much water [...]

St. Augustine grass does not waste water, people do! That’s right, St. Augustine sod does not waste water. Most people set their irrigation controller and forget it until the lawn is dead! Remember, your sod is a living, breathing thing. It gets hot, it gets cold, it gets sick, it gets unhealthy. We can make [...]

Are you dealing with no water when you turn on the irrigation system? There are 2 simple things it could be. Reason #1: Rain Sensor. Reason #2: Water is turned off by your water purveyor.
It could rain enough to automatically turn off your irrigation system while you sleep. It’s possible that the rain will not [...]

The general consensus for most homeowners is  that they are using too much water for irrigation. Yes, it is true. We are using too much water!
Several utility companies are turning off the reclaimed water during the day, and even on off-water days. Though it seems like this is a great idea, how can you  fix [...]