What is a Mid-Season Inspection?

A mid-season inspection is essential for maintaining both your sprinkler system and lawn. Even minor issues—such as leaks, misaligned sprinkler heads, or inefficient watering—can lead to water waste, increased utility costs, and damage to your landscape. Scheduling an inspection with our technicians ensures your system runs efficiently, preventing costly repairs and keeping your lawn in top shape.

What’s Included in a Mid-Season Inspection?

During our inspection, we will:

  • Check and adjust all sprinkler heads to ensure proper coverage
  • Modify watering schedules based on seasonal needs and root development
  • Identify and flag problem areas for necessary repairs or improvements

Planning a Summer Getaway?

Worried about who will water your yard while you’re away? If you have a smart controller, your irrigation system will run automatically at scheduled times, keeping your lawn and garden hydrated, even during the hottest days.

Tips to Keep Your Lawn Healthy in the Heat 

Skip the Mowing

During heatwaves, mowing can put additional stress on your lawn. Instead:

  • Raise your mower deck to 2.5–3 inches and mow only as needed.
  • Combine this with a proper watering schedule for a greener, healthier lawn.

Enable Smart Watering

If you have a Hunter Industries Hydrawise smart controller, take advantage of:

  • Automated watering schedules that adjust based on real-time weather data.
  • Optimized irrigation to prevent overwatering and water waste.

Consider Drip Irrigation

Drip irrigation, also known as “soaker hoses,” delivers water directly into the soil, minimizing evaporation and keeping plant leaves dry. Benefits include:

  • More efficient watering for gardens and potted plants
  • Customizable drip zones that run on specific schedules, just like your sprinkler system

Prepare for Heatwaves

  • Deep water your lawn 24–48 hours before a heatwave hits.
  • Top off soil and mulch around plants, vegetable beds, and new transplants.
  • A well-hydrated lawn and garden will be more resilient to extreme heat.

Water at the Right Time

For best results, run your sprinkler system between 2 AM and 6 AM when temperatures are cooler.

  • This allows for maximum water absorption before heat and wind can cause evaporation.
  • Watering later in the day—especially in direct sunlight—reduces efficiency and can leave your lawn thirsty.