The water-wise planner.
Pick the month, the grass, the soil and the heads and get a weekly watering target with run times, cycles and days, using common turf guidance for Middle Tennessee.
- Month by month
- Run times and cycles
- Free, no signup
What should I water, and when?
A starting point from common turf guidance for Middle Tennessee. Rain counts toward the total, and a rain sensor or smart controller adjusts for it.
- Days per week
- Cycles per day
- Minutes per cycle
- Best start time
- Before sunrise
The habits behind a thick, green lawn.
Water early
Before sunrise to mid-morning, so less is lost to heat and wind.
Water deep, not often
Fewer, longer cycles build deeper roots.
Cycle and soak on clay
Split a run into short cycles so water soaks in.
Let rain count
A sensor or smart controller skips cycles after storms.
Check coverage
A catch-cup test shows what each zone really delivers.
Get your number
A free visit turns all of this into one written proposal. Ask for my estimate
The tools that do it for you.
Smart Controls & SensorsSmart Irrigation ControllersWater when it matters, skip it when it does not.
Smart Controls & SensorsRain & Freeze SensorsThe cheapest way to stop wasting water.
Smart Controls & SensorsSoil Moisture SensorsLet the ground say when it is thirsty.
Seasonal & MaintenanceIrrigation Audits & Coverage ChecksNumbers beat guesses.
Drip & Low-VolumeDrip Irrigation for BedsSlow, deep, and almost invisible.Drainage & Water ManagementWater Use Planning & Utility ProgramsPlan the water like you plan the budget.Watering questions
Are smart controllers worth it?
For most yards, yes. They adjust to weather and season and skip watering after rain. Commonly cited savings range from about 15 to 40 percent, depending on how your old schedule was set. They only work as well as their zone settings, so we program and tune each zone for you.
How much water does my lawn need?
A common guideline is about an inch a week in summer for cool-season lawns such as tall fescue, with rain counting toward the total, and much less in spring and fall. Our Water-Wise Planner gives a starting schedule for your grass, soil and sun.
When should I winterize and start up my sprinklers?
Blow out the system in late October to November, before a hard freeze, so water does not crack pipes and the backflow device. Start it up in spring, usually April in Middle Tennessee, after the risk of hard freezes has passed.
Let us set it up for you.
We program every zone for your grass, soil and sun, and tune it after the first weeks.