DENVER — As the grass begins to turn green across Colorado, many are wondering when is the best time to turn on a sprinkler system for the summer season. Denver officially reached 80 degrees for the ...
What should you consider when deciding when to turn your sprinkler system back on in spring? Doing so too early can be a costly mistake, potentially leading to frozen pipes and system damage (pipe ...
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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, ...
If your turf is too dry in the fall, you could pay the price with bald patches in the spring. Even if you've already shut off your sprinkler system ... that shuts of the water to your irrigation ...
A sprinkler system will make the job of watering easier and less time-consuming, but it doesn’t eliminate the need to monitor ...