Close any open drain valves or test cocks. Open the sprinkler water supply valve. Do this slowly to avoid pressure spikes. Turn the controller back on and run each zone manually to check for leaks, ...

As Colorado feels its coldest temperatures since May, many are wondering when they should winterize their sprinklers.

WE’RE ENJOYING SOME NICE FALL TEMPERATURES, BUT WINTER IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER. WE’VE ALREADY HAD ONE FREEZE THIS SEASON, BUT BEFORE A LONG, DEEP FREEZE, WE’RE FINDING OUT HOW TO SAVE MONEY AND ...

The first frost of the season will be nipping at Fort Collins early Thursday morning with lows hovering around the freezing mark, meaning it's time to think about your sensitive plants and sprinkler ...

Dear readers: If you haven’t shut down the sprinkler system, now is a good time. I don’t recommend blowing out the lines with compressed air, however. It’s vital during dry winters to water the lawn, ...

If your property is equipped with an automatic lawn-sprinkler system, it’s been busy all summer keeping your grass lush and green. If your sprinkler system is connected to your house water source, ...

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