Short answer: Run each zone and watch it. Look for broken or tilted heads, geysers, clogged nozzles, water on pavement and dry or soggy patches. Fixing small problems early saves water and keeps your lawn and plants healthy.
Run each zone in daylight
Turn on one zone at a time and walk the area. It is far easier to spot problems when the water is running.
Look for the common problems
Broken or sunken heads, geysers of water, heads spraying the wrong way, clogged nozzles, and spray that hits walls, fences or pavement instead of the lawn.
Check for dry and soggy spots
Brown patches can mean a head is not reaching, and constantly wet ground can mean a leak.
Adjust the schedule for the season
Water less in cool months and more in the heat. Early morning is usually best, and your water agency may have watering rules you need to follow.
Fix or call for help
Simple adjustments are easy to do yourself. For broken heads, leaks and repairs, we can check and adjust sprinklers and handle basic repairs.
This is general guidance. Every yard is different. If you would like us to look at yours, call us or send a request.