As the summer heat settles into North Texas, your irrigation system needs to keep up. If you live anywhere from Fort Worth west of Highway 360 to Denton, Aledo, Burleson, Azle, Weatherford, or surrounding DFW communities, now is the time to adjust your sprinkler timers.
Too little water can stress your lawn and landscape. Too much water can cause root rot, fungus, and plant decline. Finding the balance is critical.
At Petersons Landscape, we help homeowners across DFW keep their landscapes healthy through proper irrigation scheduling, sprinkler repairs, and smart controller upgrades.
Recommended Summer Sprinkler Run Times
As temperatures rise, here are our general summer watering recommendations:
- Spray heads: 20 minutes
- Rotor heads: 40 minutes
- Drip irrigation: 50 minutes
- New sod: Water daily until fully rooted
These are general guidelines, but every property is different based on sun exposure, soil type, slope, and plant material.
How to Tell if Your Plants Need Water
One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make is judging plants during the hottest part of the day.
Plants naturally wilt under extreme afternoon heat—even when they have enough water.
Instead:
✅ Check your plants early in the morning
✅ If they are wilted before 10 AM, give them water
✅ Wait a few hours and observe how they respond
Your plants will tell you what they need if you look at the right time.
Overwatering Is a Bigger Problem Than Most People Realize
Many homeowners assume wilted plants mean they need more water.
That’s not always true.
Overwatering often causes:
- Rapid leaf drop
- Yellowing leaves
- Root rot
- Fungus and disease
- Weak root systems
If you’re unsure, use a soil probe or moisture meter to test the soil before watering.
Smart Sprinkler Controllers Save Water and Protect Your Landscape
One of the best upgrades for North Texas irrigation systems is a smart controller.
Smart irrigation controllers automatically adjust watering based on:
- Rainfall
- Temperature
- Seasonal changes
- Weather forecasts
This helps prevent overwatering while keeping your lawn healthy.
Learn more about smart controllers here:
Smart Sprinkler Systems
You can also explore our full irrigation services here:
Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems
Need Sprinkler Repair in DFW?
If your system isn’t keeping up—or you’re unsure if it’s watering properly—Petersons Landscape can help.
We provide:
- Sprinkler repair
- Valve replacement
- Leak detection
- Coverage adjustments
- Smart controller installation
- Seasonal irrigation tune-ups
Serving homeowners across Fort Worth, Azle, Denton, Aledo, Burleson, Weatherford, Benbrook, Keller, Haslet, and surrounding North Texas areas.
Don’t wait until your grass is brown or your plants are dropping leaves.
When in doubt, let us help. Contact Petersons Landscape today and keep your irrigation system running efficiently all summer long.
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