As summer starts to sizzle in Central Texas, your irrigation system becomes one of the hardest-working features of your home—keeping your lawn alive and your landscaping healthy. That’s why June is the perfect time to inspect it for leaks, misaligned sprinkler heads, or zones that aren’t working efficiently.

A few minutes spent walking your yard while the system runs can help you catch dry spots, puddles, or broken heads wasting water (and money). Look for signs like low pressure, uneven spray patterns, or heads spraying sidewalks and driveways instead of your grass. Most of these issues are quick DIY fixes with parts you can find at your local hardware store—or you can bring in a lawn care pro to do a full system audit.

Efficient irrigation saves money on your water bill, keeps your landscape healthy, and helps you stay ahead of Austin’s summer watering restrictions. A little attention now means a lot less stress (and dead grass) later.