Dec 4, 2025
The solenoid clicks and nothing happens
The solenoid clicks and nothing happens. Practical notes from the truck in Tarrytown.
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From the yard, not a brochure
Short pieces on what we actually see under the pines.
Dec 1, 2025
Mismatched nozzles on a spray zone
Mismatched nozzles on a spray zone. Practical notes from the truck in Bee Cave.
Nov 28, 2025
A soggy strip that is not overspray
A soggy strip that is not overspray. Practical notes from the truck in Lakeway.
Nov 25, 2025
A station that runs twice in one night
A station that runs twice in one night. Practical notes from the truck in Round Rock.
Nov 22, 2025
Head stuck up after the mower passed
Head stuck up after the mower passed. Practical notes from the truck in West Lake Hills.
Nov 19, 2025
Montgomery lake lots and extra zones
Montgomery lake lots and extra zones. Practical notes from the truck in Montgomery.
Nov 16, 2025
Buda is a short drive from Creekside
Buda is a short drive from Creekside. Practical notes from the truck in Buda.
Nov 13, 2025
Well water vs city water in Dripping Springs
Well water vs city water in Dripping Springs. Practical notes from the truck in Dripping Springs.
Nov 10, 2025
Larger Georgetown lots and rotor spacing
Larger Georgetown lots and rotor spacing. Practical notes from the truck in Georgetown.
Nov 7, 2025
Kyle freeze calls on the same trucks
Kyle freeze calls on the same trucks. Practical notes from the truck in Kyle.
Nov 4, 2025
Map sun and shade before you trench a new system
Map sun and shade before you trench a new system. Practical notes from the truck in Cedar Park.
Nov 1, 2025
The edger cut the wire. Again.
The edger cut the wire. Again.. Practical notes from the truck in Pflugerville.
Oct 29, 2025
Misting heads usually means too much pressure
Misting heads usually means too much pressure. Practical notes from the truck in Tarrytown.
Oct 26, 2025
Round Rock start-up: run every station before the first mow
Round Rock start-up: run every station before the first mow. Practical notes from Austin-area irrigation work.
Oct 23, 2025
Spray on a mulched bed is the wrong tool
Spray on a mulched bed is the wrong tool. Practical notes from the truck in Hyde Park.
Oct 20, 2025
Blank controller display after a storm
Blank controller display after a storm. Practical notes from the truck in Hyde Park.
Oct 17, 2025
The lowest head keeps trickling after the cycle
The lowest head keeps trickling after the cycle. Practical notes from the truck in Round Rock.
Oct 14, 2025
Pine roots and old PVC in West Lake Hills
Pine roots and old PVC in West Lake Hills. Practical notes from the truck in West Lake Hills.
Oct 11, 2025
HOA entry is brown on one side of the monument
HOA entry is brown on one side of the monument. Practical notes from the truck in Bee Cave.
Oct 8, 2025
Do not mix rotors and sprays on one station
Do not mix rotors and sprays on one station. Practical notes from the truck in Lakeway.