Journal
The irrigation journal.
Plain-English guides on cost, watering, zones, heads, drip, smart controllers and seasonal care, written for Tennessee yards.
Design & InstallationClay Soil and Sprinklers: Why Your Lawn Runs OffHow Middle Tennessee clay changes how long and how often to water, and what to do about runoff.
Seasonal CareWatering New Sod and Seed: A Week-by-Week GuideHow often and how long to water a new lawn, and how to step down as roots grow.
Seasonal CareBackflow Preventer Testing, ExplainedWhat a backflow preventer does, why many utilities require annual testing and what to expect from a test.
Seasonal CareSpring Sprinkler Startup ChecklistWhat a good startup covers, so you catch winter damage before it wastes water or kills grass.
Seasonal CareWhen to Winterize Your Sprinklers in Middle TennesseeThe right timing for a fall blowout, what it protects and what happens if you skip it.
Repair & TroubleshootingSeven Signs of an Irrigation LeakHow to spot a hidden leak from your lawn, your meter and your bill before it gets expensive.
Repair & TroubleshootingSprinkler Zone Not Working? A Simple ChecklistWhat to check, in order, when one zone stays dry: controller, wire, solenoid, valve, line and heads.
Smart & EfficientAre Smart Sprinkler Controllers Worth It?What smart controllers actually do, what they cost and how to tell whether one will pay back for your yard.
Design & InstallationDrip or Sprinklers for Flower Beds?How drip compares to spray heads for plant beds, with the numbers that matter: waste, disease and plant health.
Design & InstallationHow Many Sprinkler Zones Does My Yard Need?Why flow, pressure and plant type decide the zone count, with simple examples for typical lots.
Design & InstallationSpray Heads or Rotors? How to ChooseThe real differences in radius, speed and where each one belongs, and why you should never mix them on one…
Smart & EfficientThe Best Time of Day to Water Your LawnWhy early morning wins, what to avoid and how to set a schedule that fits Tennessee summers.
Costs & PlanningHow Much Water Does a Middle Tennessee Lawn Need?A simple guide to weekly watering by season, grass type and soil, and how to know when you are overwatering.
Costs & PlanningHow Much Does a Sprinkler System Cost in Tennessee?Commonly published planning ranges for home irrigation in Middle Tennessee, and what moves the price up or down.