Give A Drip – Don’t Water At All, Y’all!

It’s winter in North Texas! The grasses, trees and other plants in your yard are dormant, so there is no need to irrigate during this time of year.  Give a Drip this winter by simply turning sprinkler controllers to the ‘OFF’ position and leave them off until spring!

Now is also the perfect time to schedule a free Irrigation Checkup to identify any repairs your sprinkler system may need that can be fixed so your sprinklers are ready to go in the spring. Follow the link below to schedule – it’s free!

C’mon and Give a Drip:

• Prepare your sprinklers & home for winter: Turning off sprinklers during the fall and winter months prevents unnecessary watering and reduces the risk of lawn diseases.  Winterizing your irrigation system and outdoor faucets and pipes can prevent damage from freezing temperatures leading to costly repairs. Check out our Winter Weatherization page for more tips to prepare for the winter.
• Make sure your sprinkler system is set to water no more than 2 days per week during the summer (See watering schedule chart below for your city/utility).
• Cycle and soak before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. — it’s the rules! Water in two, short cycles (5-6 minutes each), with an hour between cycles.
• Sign up for weekly watering tips, emailed straight to you through Water My Yard.
• Turn off sprinklers when it’s rainy or windy and consider a smart, WaterSense Labeled controller.
• Check and update your sprinkler system for leaks and fix broken heads. Sign up for a free Irrigation Checkup with our Irrigation Specialist.
• Try multi-stream, more efficient spray heads for your yard and drip irrigation options for gardens and home foundations.
• Make your soil healthier with amendments (learn how in this Water Talk video).
• Plant native or adapted flowers, bushes and trees (learn more).