Submitted by The Home Depot

When it comes to a home’s irrigation system, a little maintenance goes a long way. Cracks in pipes can lead to costly leaks, and broken sprinkler heads can waste water and money.

Before you ramp up watering this season, spruce up your irrigation system by remembering four simple steps: inspect, connect, direct and select.

Learn more about conserving water in times of drought here, and get help maintaining a water-smart yard by visiting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense website at www.epa.gov/watersense/outdoors.

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