Irrigation guides
Get water
to the roots.
A good watering plan starts before the sod arrives. Check sprinkler coverage, confirm the rules, and adjust watering from soil moisture.
Start with your
next check.
Preparing for delivery? Start with the sprinklers. Already laid the sod? Check moisture underneath it, then review the watering plan.
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How to check sprinkler coverage before laying sod
Inspect each zone, compare catch-cup depths, and fix missed areas before increasing runtime. Use shorter cycles where water runs off before soaking in.
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How do you water new sod in Texas heat?
Check soil moisture, protect fresh roots, and taper as the lawn establishes.
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Can I water new sod under DFW water restrictions?
Find the official city rules and arrange any required approval before installation.
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- Run every zone and mark the heads.
- Check corners, edges, and areas behind obstacles.
- Fix leaks and water hitting pavement.
- Confirm allowed watering times and any new-sod approval.
Seeing a problem?
Check the soil before changing the timer. Compare moisture beneath a healthy area and the affected spot. Yellowing has several possible causes.
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Check where the spray patterns meet
Watch the edges between coverage areas. A missed strip can stay dry even when the rest of the zone gets enough water.
Check below the green surface
Lift a corner gently. The soil beneath the sod tells you more than the appearance of the leaves.