Spring startup and fall blow-out service that protects pipes from freezing and gets your system ready for the season.
Water in irrigation lines expands when it freezes, and it can crack pipes, valves and backflow devices. Tennessee winters bring enough hard freezes that winterizing a sprinkler system is a sensible precaution, and the cost of a blow-out is small compared with a burst line. In spring, a careful startup avoids water hammer, finds winter damage and puts the system back into service with the right settings.
In fall, we shut off the water, drain the system and use compressed air to blow water out of each zone, then protect the backflow device and set the controller to rain mode. In spring, we turn the water on slowly, check every zone for leaks and broken heads, make simple repairs and adjust coverage. We set the schedule for the season and explain how to adjust it. Many customers schedule both visits together every year, so they never have to think about it. Scheduling both visits at once, in spring and fall, means your system is always protected, and you are never caught by an early freeze or a hot week when the controller has not yet been set.
Compressed air clears water from each zone so freezing cannot crack pipes or heads.
The backflow device is one of the most vulnerable parts. We drain and protect it correctly.
Slow pressurizing avoids water hammer, and a zone check finds winter damage.
We program the controller for the grass type and the weather, and explain changes.
Drag the handle to compare.
BeforeAfterPrevents freeze damage.
Drained and covered.
Leak check.
Heads and nozzles.
No remembering.
Seasonal schedule.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Topic guideLawn Watering GuideHow much, how often and when to water a Tennessee lawn, with tips for new seed, summer heat…Learn more 
Topic guideLawn Care CalendarA season-by-season guide to feeding, weed control, seeding, aeration, pest watch and winter prep for Middle Tennessee lawns.Learn more 
Lawn typeTall Fescue LawnsThe most common Middle Tennessee lawn: deep green, fine to medium texture and happiest in the cool seasons…Learn more Enter your grass, soil, weather, sprinklers and rainfall to see how long and how often to water this week.
You tell us about your lawn and what you want to change, from weeds to a full program, and we set a visit that fits your day.
We walk the lawn, identify the grass, check the soil, weeds, pests and drainage and talk through your goals.
We build a calendar of treatments for your grass type and give you an itemized written estimate with options.
Visits are scheduled by season and weather, and any gates, pets or irrigation are noted.
Crews apply products and perform services with calibrated equipment and leave notes after each visit.
Each season we review the results with you and adjust the plan for the next one.
Before the first hard freeze, usually in late fall.
It is recommended, since freezes can damage pipes and backflow devices.
After the danger of hard freezes has passed, usually in spring.
We locate it and repair simple problems, or quote larger repairs.
We service most residential systems. We tell you if something needs a specialist.
Irrigation Checkups and AdjustmentsZone-by-zone sprinkler inspections that find broken heads, poor coverage and wasted water, with adjustments for your lawn.Explore 
Drainage and Grading FixesSolutions for soggy spots, standing water and runoff: regrading, swales, French drains and downspout extensions.Explore 
Lawn Disease ControlIdentification and treatment of lawn diseases such as brown patch, dollar spot and leaf spot, plus the habits…Explore 
Annual Lawn Care PlansA full year of treatments, mowing and seasonal services on one schedule, so your lawn is cared for…Explore Tell us about your lawn and we will call you back to set up a visit.
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