July in Texas is usually very dry with a little or no chance of rain. These are the times when most landscapes require a lot of water for your yards and plants. However this July went quite differently with the generous showers. This surprised many home owners who were preparing for the worst.

However, such surprising changes in the weather should not be made an excuse to take lawn irrigation systems lightly. You should keep in mind that the state of Texas remains to be under drought conditions and this can significantly affect your lawn and plants condition.

So, What Must Be Done?

First, you need to install a reliable irrigation system that can efficiently take care of your lawn and plants. If you already have one installed, do the following:

• Check your sprinklers for any signs of damage, you can do this yourself or you can hire a contractor to do a maintenance check. You may also check for some issues like loose nozzles, leaks and others.

• If you find any damage or problem with your sprinklers, have it immediately repaired. Delaying repairs may cause the damage to get worse to the point of being irreparable. This will save you more money in the long run.

• Make sure that your system provides sufficient water for the dry, hot weather and for the type of grass that you have. You can configure your irrigation system for a schedule watering. If you are unsure if it is at it best then ask the help of a professional. This will ensure that your lawn gets the right amount of water it needs.

• If you can afford it, look for irrigation upgrades that may provide more efficiency in watering your lawn and plants. Contact your lawn irrigations system service provider to know which upgrades best fit your lawn.

It is always smart to make sure that your lawn irrigation system is in good working condition no matter what the weather is. With this, you can be assured that your landscape is in good hands.