Chico, Sustainable

I got up close and personal with my sprinklers the other day, but it was worth it. Call me Captain Obvious, but I found out that with a screwdriver, my hands, ten minutes of time and lack over concern about getting wet, I can both control the rotation of each sprinkler head (how far it rotates to the right and left) as well as spray of the water (a continuum from “fan” to “jet”).

Adjusting the two screws on each sprinkler head is all it takes. Though you do need to do it while it is on, which will require a willingness to get a little wet.

This, combined with the half-hour I spent last year learning how to properly program the sprinkler timer, allows me full control of the time, duration, and coverage of my sprinklers.

And by watering properly, I can water less, as now my sprinklers no longer water my driveway, the sidewalk, or the exterior walls of the house.

I think I might just keep a screwdriver in my backpack, just in case I see someone who hasn’t figured it out yet.

I’ll give them an adjustment. Well, their sprinklers, at least.