Lawn Care Articles To Help You Get the Yard You Want

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How To Program a Sprinkler System

When programming your sprinkler system, you must set the days you want the system to water, the start time when the sprinklers come on, and how long to run each station or zone.

How to Fix a Sprinkler Head

Some sprinkler head fixes are easy to DIY. We’ve included the basic steps for fixing heads that won’t drop, cleaning or replacing nozzles or filters, and replacing malfunctioning Irrigreen and non-...

How to Fix a Sprinkler Leak

Sprinkler leaks can cost much money in wasted water, but you can fix many problems yourself. Start by locating the source of the leak—a valve box, head, or supply line. Then, take the necessary ste...

How to Get a Greener Lawn

The grass doesn’t have to be greener on the other side. By choosing the right seed and following lawn care practices such as proper watering, mowing, and fertilizing, you can have a deep green, lus...

How to Adjust Sprinkler Heads

Adjusting out-of-alignment sprinkler heads is straightforward when you have the right tools and know the type of head(s). Generally, you turn the head to adjust the right and left stops and increas...

How to Grow New Grass Correctly

When starting a new lawn, following the correct steps is essential. You want to prepare the planting area, work the soil, and amend soil pH problems before sowing seed. Then, add fertilizer, cover ...