As your drip irrigation system ages, you need to check regularly for problems, particularly if the system is more than five years old.

Master Gardener columnist Laura Simpson suggests some ways to keep your irrigation system working well.

This is the reason for calibrating your irrigation system. You should apply one-half to three-fourths of an inch of water to the lawn only when the grass indicates that water is needed.

SAWS will inspect your irrigation system to cut waste and your water bill — and it’s totally free The irrigation checkup takes an hour, and you don’t have to lift a finger.

Consider installing an irrigation system to simplify your watering needs – and your life.

Christopher Null Installing Rachio’s Wireless Flow Meter on my irrigation system required a couple of adapters because the meter is designed to fit pipes that are 3/4- to 1-inch in diameter.

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If another hour of watering your garden sounds daunting, you're not alone. While you can't skip watering, you can automate it by installing drip irrigation.