A dry patch does not always mean the entire zone needs more watering time. Often the problem is distribution: water is reaching some parts of the zone but not the area that needs it.
Check for blocked or tilted heads
Grass, shrubs, edging, and landscape growth can interfere with a spray pattern that worked correctly when the system was installed.
Look at head-to-head coverage
Sprinklers are generally intended to overlap. If one head is damaged, capped, moved, or fitted with the wrong nozzle, a gap can appear between neighboring patterns.
Pressure problems affect distance
Low pressure can shorten throw distance across several heads. A leak or valve restriction may therefore look like a coverage problem.
Fix distribution before increasing runtime
Running the zone longer can overwater areas that already receive enough water while the dry spot remains under-watered.
Bloomfield Hills Irrigation diagnoses sprinkler coverage, pressure, heads, nozzles, and leaks. Call or text (248) 970-0700.
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