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Guides from Fleming Irrigation
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.
October 13, 2026 · 4 min read
Head-to-Head Coverage and Rain Sensors: Why They Matter
Two details separate a sprinkler system that looks after your lawn from one that waters the driveway.
October 13, 2026 · 4 min read
A Spring Sprinkler Start-Up Checklist for Eastern Iowa
Turning the water back on is the easy part. Checking what the winter did to each zone is the job.
October 13, 2026 · 3 min read
RPZ Backflow Devices Explained for Eastern Iowa Owners
The strange brass device by your foundation has one job: keeping sprinkler water out of your drinking water.
October 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Why Eastern Iowa Sprinkler Lines Need a Fall Blowout
A cracked pipe or valve doesn't show itself until spring, which is why the fall visit is worth scheduling early.
October 13, 2026 · 4 min read
What Happens on Sprinkler Installation Day in Eastern Iowa
From the flags in your lawn to the as-built drawing in your hand, here is the order things happen when a new sprinkler system goes in.