A lawn can look fine even when one sprinkler zone has been running too long. By the time brown spots show up, water may already be going down the curb or soaking one corner of the yard. At Spartan Irrigation, we know that summer maintenance checks often come after a problem is already noticed. So, here’s a quick guide of what we look for and how you can do the same throughout the summer season.
1. We Review Controller Settings
Ten minutes at the controller can reveal a surprising amount. We go through the seasonal program with you. Then we compare run times with recent heat, rain, and the way your lawn is actually responding. Our summer maintenance visits give us time to adjust a schedule based on what is happening outside, not what worked back in May.
2. We Inspect Sprinkler Heads for Damage
A mower nick is enough to throw off a spray pattern. So, we run one zone at a time and watch for a loose nozzle, a head that stays down, water pooling near the base, or spray hitting the driveway instead of the grass. If something is damaged, our sprinkler repairs team can address it before a minor leak leaves a soft, muddy spot in the yard.
3. We Look for Signs of Water Waste
Water on the sidewalk is an easy clue, but it isn’t the only one. During an active cycle, we watch where every zone lands, including mist blowing in the wind, runoff from packed soil, and streams that travel past the intended area. The controller can’t show those problems. Seeing the system run can.
4. We Look for Uneven Coverage
Dry crescents between two spray areas often stand out first, especially after three or four hot days. We compare turf color, soil moisture, and the reach of each sprinkler stream to find sections that are getting missed. Our sprinkler installation work has taught us when a small adjustment will help and when the layout itself needs attention.
5. We Test Rain & Lighting Connections
After a summer storm, a rain sensor that doesn’t respond can leave the system watering wet grass. We check those connections, along with landscape lighting wires and timers, for loose parts or settings that no longer match the season.
Keep Your System Ready With Us
A controller setting or loose sprinkler head can change how your lawn gets watered. At Spartan Irrigation, we turn what we find into a straightforward watering plan with fewer surprises. We also handle sprinkler repairs, sprinkler installations, and landscape lighting for homeowners across Lansing, MI. Call us at (517) 882-1826 or contact us on our website to get started.