AquaTX Sprinkler

  Keep your lawn and plants looking healthy and green with a water irrigation system. These systems are extremely convenient as you don’t have to drag your hose and sprinkler all over your yard, and you don’t have to go outside to manually turn it on.  Not only do water irrigation systems take the hassle out of having to water your yard, but they also save you water and money. Think about when you manually water your yard with a hose and sprinkler. You typically have an area that you would like to get watered, but you aren’t able to specifically target that area with the amount of water that it needs. Water can overshoot your targeted area and get areas that don’t need it. You could also forget that you have the sprinkler on and let it run longer than you need to. With water irrigation systems all those problems go away. Instead, you are able to program them to discharge more precise amounts of water in targeted areas, conserving water.  Now that you know the benefits of...

  Many of us want to create a green and luscious landscape, but might be concerned about the amount of water needed to maintain it. In recent years, water has become a scarce natural resource in the United States, making it more important than ever to conserve water. Adopting water-wise landscaping practices benefits us and society as a whole by preserving the resources and helping to prevent local water supply pollution.  If you want to reduce landscape water use but still have a beautiful lawn and garden, follow these water conservation tips: Lawn Watering When watering your grass, the key is the apply enough water to soak down to the roots. At most, your lawn will need one inch of water each time, which is plenty to soak the six to ten inches. Watering deeply but infrequently also encourages deeper roots.  To avoid wasting water, measure your sprinkler output. Not doing so can use up to 300 gallons of water per hour, plus your lawn will be over-water...

As the month of February concludes, it is a relief for countless people to know that spring is officially right around the corner. And that feeling of relief makes perfect sense; after all, there is so much to look forward to about the season ahead. The sun is going to shine just a little bit brighter. The temperature is going to be a little more pleasant. The grass is going to become just a little bit greener.  But getting ready for the spring season isn’t just about flowers blooming; there also comes a bit of responsibility when the weather outside turns less frightful, especially if you are a homeowner. The often harsh conditions of the winter months can wreak havoc on vital operating systems in your house, such as your water system. Yes, that’s true even in our beautiful Texas climate; even though we are the envy of much of the country from November to March, that doesn’t mean we are strangers to severe weather, and what it can do to our property. Here is how you can pr...

Although Texas is known for its wide variety of weather, one thing is certain, we are lucky enough to live in a state where we don’t have to battle treacherous and harsh winters. However, certain things still need to be done in terms of winterizing or “hibernating” your home’s essential components. One of those maintenance items is your sprinkler/irrigation system. A winter maintenance plan is important to prevent further damage and costly repairs down the road.  Here are some tips to consider when winterizing your system so it’s running optimally when you need it the most.    Do NOT turn sprinkler/ irrigation systems off   Contrary to what you might think, turning your system off during the winter months could actually cause more damage. Instead, leave your system on and flush your lines.  Consider reprogramming your system  Depending on which type of system you have, you can switch your sprinklers to rain mode during the winter months which c...

Add caption The Texas climate is unpredictable. While summer almost always assures scorching heat, fall and winter are less consistent. Use the following tips to transition your lawn from summer to fall to keep it looking great all year long: Fertilize Your Lawn. Although your grass doesn’t grow as fast during the Texas “cold” season, it doesn't mean we can take a break from lawn care basics like fertilizing. Depending on the type of grass you have, head to your local garden center and purchase the correct fertilizer for fall. Spread the granules onto your lawn with a manual spreader as needed. The fall fertilizer will make sure that your lawn maintains or regains all of the necessary nutrients, shielding it from colder winter temperatures and preparing it for the spring.  Don’t wait for the weeds to sprout. Be proactive and utilize preventative weed maintenance like pre-emergent weed control. This weed management program service is a treatment that is applied to your lawn ...

Here in Central Texas, a reliable sprinkler and irrigation system is a necessary tool for proper lawn care so you can maintain a healthy and beautiful lawn all season long, The first step to preparing your sprinkler and irrigation system for the summer months is to properly prepare your irrigation system for the winter months!  Proper winter preparation is critical to avoid costly replacements and repairs come springtime. Use the seasonal adjustment feature on your system to lower the run-time to as low as 1 minute. This will keep the pipes flushed and the valves free of debris. Remember, water to an irrigation system is like oil in your car engine. Only turn the system off in freezing weather to avoid mineral build-up. Mineral buildup causes deposits on the pipes to loosen up and flow to the head which can cause more damage. If there is an expected deep freeze, please call AquaTX for information and guidance on the best way to protect your irrigation system. One of the ...