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Stay Ahead of Summer Lawn Stress

Summer is officially here—school’s out, and the heat is in! While June 2025 started off wet, that doesn't mean it’ll stay that way. Maintaining a consistent irrigation schedule is essential for a healthy lawn all summer long.

Common Summer Lawn Issues

We often hear from concerned customers noticing brown spots in their yard. Is it from chinch bugs? A fungus? Most of the time, the answer is much simpler: lack of water.
Rising temperatures highlight weaknesses in your irrigation system—like poor head spacing or broken sprinkler heads. Fortunately, these issues are usually easy to identify.

How to Identify Irrigation Issues

Start with a visual inspection:

  1. Turn on each zone and observe all sprinkler heads.
  2. Pay special attention to areas that look dry or stressed.
  3. Ask: Is water reaching this area? How much?

Try a quick “Dixie cup test”:

● Place small cups (weighted with pebbles) around both healthy and problem areas.
● Run your irrigation system.
● Compare water levels in each cup afterward.

If cups in dry areas have noticeably less water, you've found the problem.

Solutions may include:

● Adjusting spray nozzles
● Increasing watering time
● Installing an additional sprinkler head
Tip: Always contact a licensed irrigator for any system modifications.

Brandon Spiteri
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Prevention Is Key

Regular checks of your irrigation system can prevent lasting lawn damage. Don’t wait for symptoms—proactively maintain your system.

Also, avoid turning your system off just because rain is in the forecast. Most modern systems have rain sensors that automatically adjust for rainfall. To test yours, pour a glass of water over the sensor—it should shut the system off.

Our Watering Recommendations

Frequency: 3 days per week
Timing: Early morning, between 4–8 AM
Duration per zone:

● Sprays: 10–15 minutes
● Rotors: 20–30 minutes
● Beds: 8–12 minutes

Consistency is key. A steady schedule is far more effective than overwatering during dry spells. Keeping your lawn hydrated now is easier than playing catch-up during a Texas drought.
If the rain continues—enjoy it while it lasts! But be prepared for the heat of July and August. A well-maintained and scheduled irrigation system will keep your lawn healthy and thriving all summer long.
Best regards, The Fertile Earth Team