Irrigation Start-Up & Equipment Preparation

Prevent problems before the season begins instead of reacting once demand starts.

Spring failures are predictable.

Systems sit idle all winter. Parts shrink, seals dry, heads settle.

First watering often reveals:

Plants don’t need heavy watering yet, they need correct watering.

Measure how long it takes to apply 1 inch of water.

Place several containers across zones and time irrigation.

Uniformity matters more than duration.

Too little = shallow roots
Too much = disease and waste

First warm weekend = peak repair demand.

Prevent downtime by servicing early:

A maintained mower cuts cleaner and reduces turf stress.

Even growth
Fewer breakdowns
Less emergency repair time

Prepared equipment prevents rushed decisions.

Spring rewards the prepared and punishes the reactive.