How to Map Sprinkler Coverage for Beds, Lawn, and Slopes

A yard can look fine from the patio and still water badly once the sprinklers turn on. Draw it first. That is the safer move. Map the zones, place the… Read more

What Size Pipe and Water Pressure Do You Need for a Sprinkler System?

What Size Pipe and Water Pressure Do You Need for a Sprinkler System?: A weak spray pattern usually means the layout was undersized, not that the lawn is… Read more

System Design and Planning — The Complete Guide

System design and planning — The Complete Guide: A vague idea becomes a buildable system only after someone pins down the boundaries, capacity targets… Read more

How Many Sprinkler Zones Does Your Lawn Need?

How Many Sprinkler Zones Does Your Lawn Need?: A lawn needs as many sprinkler zones as it takes to group plants with similar water needs, sprinkler types… Read more

Drip Irrigation vs Sprinklers: Which System Fits Which Areas?

Drip Irrigation vs Sprinklers: Which System Fits Which Areas?: Drip irrigation suits planted spaces that need water at the roots; sprinklers suit open… Read more

How to Design an Irrigation System for Your Yard

A yard can look fine and still be badly watered. Start with zones, pressure, and plant needs—not with the shape of the lot. This guide shows how to design… Read more