Irrigation is critical to preserving a Florida sod lawn, and most of the lawn problems we get called out for trace back to the sprinkler system rather than the grass itself. Here's what to look for.
1. Uneven color across the lawn
Patchy green and brown sections in a striped or circular pattern almost always mean uneven coverage — usually a head that's clogged, misaligned or has lost pressure.
2. Water pooling near the house
Standing water close to the foundation after a cycle runs is a sign of a broken line or a head stuck on, and it can cause real damage to the property beyond just the lawn.
3. A spike in your water bill
A sudden increase with no change in your watering schedule is one of the clearest signs of a leak somewhere in the system, often underground and out of sight.
4. Grass that's thriving in some zones, struggling in others
If one zone always looks better than the rest, that zone's controller timing or head spacing is doing its job — and the others aren't.
5. It's been more than a year since a full inspection
Heads shift, settle and get knocked out of alignment by regular mowing and yard work. An annual check catches small issues before they become a dead patch of lawn.
A quick irrigation check-up usually pays for itself in water savings within a season.
