Although leaks and other issues are common in irrigation systems, the biggest single source of water waste occurs where you least expect it — at the control box. While you’re adjusting irrigation for the cool season or just turning off your sprinkler system for the year, remember to also make sure your irrigation controller knows… Continue Reading Don’t lose control of your controller
The twice-annual time change is here. And it’s a good reminder to tend to these landscaping tasks. Change the batteries in your irrigation controller (and smoke alarms, too). If the power even flickers, your irrigation controller can lose the correct time and that could throw off all the settings. A quick battery swap will keep… Continue Reading Fall back on watering
Did you know your irrigation system can use more water in one week than your entire family uses in a month? Gardening and Landscaping Industry. Automatic Backyard Garden Lawn Water Sprinkler in Action. In Ground System. Watering Plants and Grass. In fact, SAWS customers with irrigation systems use 70% more water on average in the… Continue Reading Get paid to kick your irrigation system to the curb
Whether you’re new to San Antonio or a long-time resident, you probably know our region is prone to drought. Sometimes we’re lucky and get great summer rains. But that certainly hasn’t been the case in the past few years. 2024 marks the fifth year in a row of below-normal Edwards Aquifer recharge, and three straight… Continue Reading Drought rule changes coming later this summer – but why?
Drip irrigation has exploded in popularity over the past few years – not surprising since current Stages 1 and 2 rules allow drip to be used every day. That’s a problem because drip can use more water than people think. SAWS is still working with the community to determine the final rules on drip irrigation.… Continue Reading Drip Irrigation rule changes
Your landscape is preparing for its long winter’s nap. That means it doesn’t absorb as much water, and soil evaporation drops significantly. Autumn is the ideal time to stop widespread watering — especially with your irrigation system. It’s as easy as 1-2-3. Cut run times in half. For a lawn in full sun, reduce the… Continue Reading Fall for less water
If you’ve kept the hoses and sprinklers stowed away all winter, well done! Stay the course for a little while longer to get your spring lawn off to a healthy start. Most turf grasses don’t hit their growing season stride until April. If you start watering too early, the weeds will certainly get a boost,… Continue Reading It’s not time to start watering just yet
Crisp autumn air is a welcome relief after a brutally hot summer — unless you’ve been overwatering your lawn. Cooler temperatures and increased moisture make your grass susceptible to fungal disease. Bermuda, zoysia and St. Augustine grasses are all vulnerable to these common turf diseases. Take-all root rot or take- all patch: characterized by yellow… Continue Reading Water less to avoid lawn disease
Texas native plants are way tougher than they look. They can withstand brutally hot and dry conditions with very little help. That means even though you can water once a week, you don’t have to — even if your landscape is brown. St. Augustine, Bermuda and zoysia grass have been rigorously tested and found to… Continue Reading Don’t Worry About Your Plants — They Will Survive
Late April showers brought much relief to many parched landscapes in and around San Antonio. But the hot and dry weather conditions (thanks, La Niña) are expected to dominate this summer. Stage 2 watering rules remain in effect. That means watering with a sprinkler, irrigation system or soaker hose is allowed only between 7-11 a.m.… Continue Reading Make Sure Your Landscape Can Take the Heat
