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Recent Thunderstorms Damage Hundreds Of Irrigation Systems In Houston
It’s been a wet last few months with record rainfall and flooding. Many homeowners have turned off their irrigation systems because of it. Now that the rain has subsided, it’s time to water again. Some people find that when turning on their system, it doesn’t work. Along with the flooding rains were Thunderstorms. These thunderstorms…
Read MoreJuly Is SMART IRRIGATION Month. We’ll Help You Save Water and Money
JB Irrigation is celebrating Smart Irrigation Month by helping customers save water, save money and see better results. Smart Irrigation Month is a public awareness campaign to promote efficient water use. Focused on July, traditionally the month of peak demand for outdoor water use, the campaign highlights simple practices and innovative technologies to: Make maintaining…
Read MoreIs Your Irrigation System Ready for Spring? Do a Spring Irrigation Check-Up!
In warm climates, perform at least quarterly irrigation checks to find leaks and any other issues. Check the controller to ensure the settings and schedule are right for the season! Check sprinkler heads, nozzles, valves and pipes to make sure everything is in good working condition. Run the system to check for coverage, overspray and…
Read MoreAre You Ready for Spring? Get Your Spring Start-Up Checklist
Spring is upon us…are you ready? With the seasons come changes in plants, weeds and irrigation needs. There are several steps to make sure the lawn, plants and irrigation system are ready for the change, and JB Irrigation has a checklist to help you make sure everything is covered! Get Lawns and Plants Ready for…
Read MoreRepairing Houston Sprinkler Water Leaks
An irrigation system that has a leak 1/32” in diameter (about the thickness of a dime) wastes 6,300 gallons of water per month or 75,000 gallons per year*. In a typical subdivision of 48 homes, that’s over 3.6 million gallons of water…from just one leak! Here are some tips to avoid leaks and wasted water:…
Read MoreWhen Should I Fertilize My Houston Lawn In The Spring?
To get a beautiful green lawn and healthy stand of grass you will need to fertilize your lawn. Since our winter (or lack of) seems over it is now time to fertilize your lawn. A few days before fertilizing, water your lawn thoroughly with your sprinkler system. Then apply your fertilizer. Water fertilize in. If…
Read MoreThank You For A Great Year. We Look Foward To Serving Your Sprinkler Repair Needs In 2016.
2015 was a wonderful year for all of us at JB Irrigation. We want to thank all of our great customers and employees that make our business a success. We look forward to continuing to serve your sprinkler system repair needs throughout 2016 and beyond. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Read MoreTips On How To Adjust Your Sprinkler Head Arc
This informative video from Hunter explains exactly how to adjust your sprinkler head arc and inspect your o-rings. This simple adjustment is very commonly needed to ensure that you are efficiently watering your lawn.
Read MoreSpring Sprinkler System Check and Start Up Inspection
You’ve made it through the cold months with a winterized sprinkler system, but what do you do now as the weather warms up for Spring? JB Irrigation offers a complete Spring system check to ensure that your irrigation system is ready for service and that you are watering efficiently and not spending too much on…
Read MoreSprinkler System Winterization Service Houston TX
JB Irrigation provides a Winterization service that involves insulating and/or draining; the exposed irrigation system piping and components. They use professional, proven insulating products. The Winterization service also includes a system check, adjustments and general maintenance to your sprinkler system. Save $10 by ordering your sprinkler winterization online here.
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