08/19/2026
Please be aware with the lack of rainfall we are experiencing, we’re seeing some heat stress in the lawns, so please take a minute to check your sprinkler system and make sure it is coming on and properly covering any areas that are starting to brown.
Also, double-check your watering schedule. During the summer heat, your system should be running twice a week—not three times a week. On each of those two watering days, be sure to run your sprinkler system through three cycles.
Recommended run times for each cycle:
• Stationary spray heads (non-rotating): 7–10 minutes, ideally closer to 10 minutes during the heat of the summer
• Rotary heads: approximately 20 minutes, since they put out water more slowly
If you make these adjustments and still notice heat stress in certain areas, add a few extra minutes to only those zones that are struggling. Do not add a third watering day.
We’re seeing some lawns being watered three days a week with fewer cycles and shorter run times. We’re also seeing systems set to water twice a week but running only two cycles on those watering days. Neither provides the deep, thorough watering the lawn needs during the summer heat
Please do not hesitate to reach out to us with any questions.
