Pro tip: test your new sprinkler zone before you bury the line

I was in my Denver backyard last month and turned on the system, only to have a geyser shoot up from a cracked fitting I missed. Had to dig up a 15 foot section of fresh trench to fix it, which took all afternoon.

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violar351mo ago

Used to do that too, learned the hard way.

the_thea1mo ago

Ugh, I always bury it first to save time.

michael6691mo ago

You're missing the point of the whole step. It's not just about speed, it's about making sure the roots are actually covered. Skipping it means the plant can dry out and die faster.