Why Your Irrigation Controller Needs Seasonal Adjustments
Many homeowners set their irrigation controller once and never touch it again. Unfortunately, that's one of the biggest reasons for wasted water and unhealthy lawns.
Grass requires dramatically different amounts of water throughout the year. During Georgia's hot summer months, your lawn may need more frequent watering. In the spring and fall, those same run times often become excessive. Winter may require little to no irrigation depending on rainfall.
Seasonal controller adjustments help:
Prevent overwatering
Reduce water bills
Improve root growth
Prevent fungus and disease
Extend the life of sprinkler components
Most homeowners forget to adjust watering schedules several times each year. Smart irrigation controllers handle these changes automatically by using local weather data.
If you still use a standard timer, we recommend adjusting your controller at least four times per year:
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Our technicians can program your controller correctly or upgrade your system to a Rain Bird smart controller that makes seasonal adjustments automatically.
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