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It is possible to DIY sprinkler system installation, but we don’t recommend it. In theory, installing a sprinkler system is relatively easy, aside from having a plumber connect the system to your water supply. However, in practice, you can run into major issues—like broken lines, flooding, and even foundation damage—if your lines aren’t buried deep enough, if the soil isn’t backfilled properly, and if the sprinkler heads aren’t arranged optimally. It’s best to leave the work to an experienced professional to avoid these issues.

Plants benefit from slow, deep watering. This means you have to use enough water to penetrate the soil. Ideally, spend 30 seconds watering each specific plant or area in your garden. In total, a garden in sandy soil needs about 10 to 15 minutes of water, and a garden in clay soil needs 20 to 30 minutes of water. Use a low setting with a high-pressure spray to avoid damaging the roots.

Yes, systems can integrate weather data for automated adjustments and water savings.

If you notice your irrigation system sputtering or spurting out water from the emitters, you might want to try “bleeding” the irrigation valve to release unwanted air pressure. Releasing air from the system means only water will flow through the tubes, ensuring consistent pressure from each head.

To manually bleed the irrigation valve, turn the solenoid valve counterclockwise or turn the bleed screw counterclockwise a quarter turn.