A few years back, I got a call from a longtime customer in Annapolis. She said, “Bob, my water bill doubled this month. What’s going on?” We came out the next morning and found the issue in 10 minutes: a… Read More
Archive for February, 2026
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When You Might Not Need a Sprinkler System at All (And We Tell You That Honestly)
Now here’s something you don’t hear from most sprinkler companies: You might not need a system at all. Yep. You read that right. I’ve been in this business for over four decades, and I’ve walked thousands of lawns from Annapolis… Read More
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What Happens When You Skip Winterization (And How to Avoid a $600 Mistake)
Every fall, like clockwork, we start getting calls: “Hey Bob, do I really need to winterize my sprinkler system?” And every spring, we start getting different calls: “Bob, water’s bubbling out of my yard and I don’t know why.” Same… Read More
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Why Brown Spots Show Up Even With a New Irrigation System
It’s a call we get more than you’d think: “Bob, we just had a brand-new irrigation system installed… but there are still brown spots in our lawn. What gives?” And I get it. If you’ve invested in a professionally installed… Read More
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3 Design Mistakes We’ve Seen Other Contractors Make (That Cost Homeowners Thousands)
After 40+ years in this industry, I’ve seen just about every kind of sprinkler system you can imagine — the good, the bad, and unfortunately, the expensive to fix. What breaks my heart is when I meet a homeowner who’s… Read More
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When Your Sprinkler System Makes Things Worse, Not Better
We don’t like to talk about it — but I’ve seen it too many times to ignore. A homeowner calls us, frustrated. They installed a sprinkler system — or had one installed by someone else — expecting it to solve… Read More
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Why Your Sprinklers Are Watering the Sidewalk (Not Your Lawn)
Picture this: It’s 6:00 a.m. in Annapolis. You’re sipping coffee, looking out your front window, and your sprinklers kick on — and spray half the sidewalk. Again. Sound familiar? If you’ve ever noticed your irrigation system watering more pavement than… Read More
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The 5 Most Common Sprinkler Problems (And How We Fix Them Fast)
You know what’s worse than a brown lawn in July? A sprinkler system you paid good money for — that isn’t doing its job. After 40+ years installing and servicing systems all over Maryland — from Bowie to Bel Air,… Read More
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What Goes Into a Sprinkler System Estimate? Behind the Quote
When folks call TLC for a sprinkler system quote, I can usually hear it in their voice — they want a straight answer. And they deserve one. But too often in this industry, estimates are vague, incomplete, or full of… Read More
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How Much Does It Cost to Maintain a Sprinkler System Each Year?
Let’s say you’ve taken the leap. You’ve invested in a sprinkler system. Your lawn looks better, your weekends are less stressful, and you’re starting to wonder: what’s this thing going to cost me to maintain year after year? That’s a… Read More