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Guides from Foothills Irrigation
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.
October 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Getting a Home Sprinkler System Through an Eastern Washington Summer
A few quick checks in June save you from brown patches in August.
October 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Fixing a Leaking PVC Line: Glue, Fittings, Valves and Repair Couplings
A clean cut, the right fittings and patience with the glue are most of the repair.
October 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Picking Season Prep: Bags, Tickets, Ladders and Trellis Checks
Most picking-day problems can be seen in the week before the crew arrives.
October 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Drip, Micro-Sprinklers or Impact Sprinklers for an Orchard Block
There's no single best emitter, but there are good questions to ask before you buy a mile of tubing.
October 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Spring Start-Up Checklist for Your Orchard Irrigation System
Do the start-up in the same order every year and small problems stay small.