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Every spring, Michigan homeowners put serious effort into getting their lawns ready for the season. It is a meaningful investment of time and money. But Spartan Irrigation sees the same pattern repeat every year: homeowners who do all the right things in spring and still end up with stressed, patchy turf by mid-summer, largely because the one element that ties everything else together — consistent, properly timed irrigation — was never in place. Spring Establishment Depends on Consistent Moisture Whether you are encouraging a newly seeded lawn to germinate, helping an established lawn recover from winter dormancy, or trying to get fertilizer nutrients to move into the root zone effectively, consistent soil moisture is the common denominator. Michigan’s spring weather is notoriously unpredictable — several dry weeks can follow a rainy stretch without much warning, and hand watering is rarely consistent or thorough enough to keep pace with a lawn’s … Continued

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Winterizing your sprinkler system is kind of like putting your garden to bed for the season. But even after a proper blowout, winter has a way of testing pipes, fittings, and valves (thanks, freeze-thaw cycles). At Spartan Irrigation, we always tell homeowners: winterization is step one; staying alert is step two. Here are four signs a winter water leak might be creeping in, along with what to do next.1. Your Water Bill Suddenly SpikesIf your irrigation is off but your bill climbs, that’s a big red flag. Leaks can happen at the backflow preventer, shutoff valve, or even a small crack in a line that didn’t fully drain. Try turning off all water inside, then check your water meter. If it’s still moving, you may have a leak. Be sure to give us a call if this is the case!2. Random Wet Spots or Mushy GroundA soggy patch in the … Continued

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4 Signs of a Winter Water Leak | Spartan Irrigation | Lansing, MI Spot the signs of a winter water leak. Then give Spartan Irrigation a call at (517) 882-1826 for irrigation repairs in Lansing, MI.