Summer heat does not politely tap on the door before arriving. One week brings mild temperatures and spring rain, and the next week turns gardens into crispy brown cautionary tales. Irrigation systems often reveal hidden problems during the first real heat wave, especially after sitting idle through winter and early spring.
A single cracked sprinkler head or clogged drip line can leave entire flower beds gasping for moisture while water bills climb sky-high. Smart gardeners know that a few quick inspections and inexpensive repairs in early summer can save plants, protect lawns, and prevent frustrating mid-season disasters.
