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Sprinkler & Yard Care Tips

Practical advice on sprinklers, drip irrigation and lawns, from the people fixing and installing them in East Bay yards every day.

7 Signs Your Sprinkler System Needs Repair (Before the Water Bill Tells You)
May 14, 2026

7 Signs Your Sprinkler System Needs Repair (Before the Water Bill Tells You)

Most sprinkler problems show up somewhere other than the sprinkler: a soggy patch, a brown strip, a zone that won't shut off. Here's what each symptom usually means and what it takes to fix it.

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Drip Irrigation vs. Sprinklers: Which One Does Each Part of Your Yard Need?
July 9, 2026

Drip Irrigation vs. Sprinklers: Which One Does Each Part of Your Yard Need?

It isn't one or the other. Lawns want sprinklers; beds, shrubs, trees and pots want drip. Here's how to tell which is which, and why mixing them on one zone causes problems.

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How to Water New Sod So It Actually Takes Root
September 3, 2026

How to Water New Sod So It Actually Takes Root

New sod is won or lost in the first three weeks. Here's the watering schedule we set for new lawns, why it changes week to week, and the mistakes that turn fresh sod brown.

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