March is a useful time to plan your irrigation system’s spring checkup in Greenville and eastern North Carolina. Before returning to automatic watering, find out what the system needs and whether the landscape needs supplemental water yet. A calendar date alone cannot answer either question.
Start with a walk around the property
Look for visibly damaged equipment, areas that stayed wet, and changes made since the system last ran. A new planting bed, widened walkway, or relocated shrub is worth noting. Make a short list with photos so each concern can be checked during startup.
EPA WaterSense recommends a spring irrigation inspection even when a smart controller manages the schedule. Automation can help with timing, but the equipment still needs attention.
Check performance before setting the schedule
Once the system has been safely returned to service, observe each zone. Watch whether water reaches the intended lawn or bed and whether any spray lands on pavement. Check drip areas too, since a quiet line can still have a clog or leak. Arrange professional help for problems you cannot safely evaluate.
Keep startup work on the water supply, pump, and backflow equipment with someone familiar with your installation. If you do not know how the system was shut down, mention that before the visit.
Match watering to the lawn you have
Identify your grass and account for rainfall before choosing a program. NC State’s centipedegrass guidance ties watering to active growth and notes that sandy soils may need a different frequency. Those details matter more than copying a neighbor’s timer.
Write down the settings you start with, the areas each zone serves, and any unresolved concerns. Keep that record near the controller so the next adjustment begins with clear information.
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