As soon as the grass starts to turn green – and sometimes even before it’s green – customers start calling to find out if they should or shouldn’t start up their sprinkler systems.
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When Should You Start Up Your Sprinkler System?
As the temperatures start to get warmer, the grass is going to come up and it’s going to turn green. But it’s also going to rain more this spring. So when should you start up your sprinkler?
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- Best Time To Start Up Sprinklers
- Risks Of Starting Up Too Early
Best Time To Turn On Sprinklers
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Typically we don’t suggest that our customers start up their systems until the end of April or the first of May. Some years, we may even be a bit later than that.
Usually, the forsythias are blooming by the end of March; some years, they just start to bloom in April. With a late freeze, everything will be a little bit later than normal.
Believe us, your grass likely doesn’t need to be watered yet. The ground still has plenty of water in it, and we’re going to get more rain in the next few weeks. If your grass is brown, it’s because it’s still dormant from the winter.
If it’s already turning green, then it has all the water it needs for now.
Risks Of Starting Up Your Sprinkler Too Early
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There is a real risk in starting up your system too early. You can run the risk (and the expense) of having your backflow preventer freeze if we get another cold night or two. The ground in the spring is still really cold from the winter. That’s why when the wind blows this time of year, it feels so cold.
The ground in the fall is still holding the heat of the summer, so it’s safe to leave your system operational in the early fall. But with the cold ground in the spring, you run the risk of damaging your system if we should get a night below freezing.
If you just have to start up your sprinklers now, make sure you take precautions if the temperature dips below freezing. You can wrap your backflow with old blankets or towels and then cover it with a plastic bag – or you can purchase an insulated backflow cover.
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If you want us to start up your sprinklers, make sure you call soon. Appointment times in late April and early May book up fast.
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