Welcome to Texas Yard Makeover. With a few simple projects you can turn a ho-hum landscape into a water-saving paradise. Each video features easy-to-follow advice to maintain your sprinkler system, create a pollinator garden, design a landscape with native plants and much more.
Episodes
Save With a Sprinkler Check
In this episode we learn how to check the sprinkler system for leaks and broken heads. We also talk about setting the controller to water twice a week or less this summer.
Simple Ways to Save with Sprinklers
On this episode of Texas Yard Makeover, we’re talking sprinklers. How to use them correctly, when to water, how to water and how to program that controller. Let’s get started.
Sprinkler System Upgrades
On this episode of Texas Yard Makeover, we’re talking about sprinkler systems. There are lots of great options out there – drip irrigation, multi stream heads and more. Let’s see what’s right for your yard.
Save Water with Weekend Sprinkler Projects
On this episode of Texas Yard Makeover – Weekend Edition, we’ll look at an easy way to convert a zone to a drip system, upgrade your old sprays with new, high-efficiency rotary nozzles, and change out your controller to a smart WaterSense labeled unit you can easily program with your phone to water twice a week or less. You’re gonna like this one.
Rule of Thirds
Water is Awesome presents Texas Yard Makeover! We’ll show you how to create a beautiful yard and still save water. Start with these 3 simple steps.
Water-Saving Retreat
With a few weekend projects, you can turn your landscape into a water-saving retreat! Add native plants, grow a pollinator garden and never water the lawn more than twice per week. Have a water-saving weekend!
Use Native Plants
On this episode of Texas Yard Makeover, we’re talking native plants. They’re beautiful, they’re Texas tough and they don’t need much water. Let’s see how you can use them in your yard.
Smart Landscape Design
On this episode of Texas Yard Makeover, let’s look at smart landscape design. The right design can help you save water. There are some basic principles you can start using in your yard right away.
Creating A Pollinator Garden
In this episode we learn how to plan out a pollinator garden to attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Plus, we’ll look at some popular native plants and learn how to get them planted and growing.
Set Your Lawn Up for Success
In this episode we learn what lawns need to do well, what type of grass works best, how to improve the soil and making sure you’re mowing the right way at the right time of year.
Best Tips to Save Water
On this episode of Texas Yard Makeover, we’re looking at all the ways you can save water and still have a beautiful landscape. From how often you water to which plants you select. It all adds up to big water savings.
Sistemas de Aspersión
En este episodio de Texas Yard Makeover estaremos hablando de sistemas de aspersión. Aprenderemos con qué frecuencia se debe regar asegurándonos de tener el equipo adecuado en el sistema.
Diseña tu Jardín
Prepárense para ver una transformación increíble mientras convertimos este deslucido jardín Tejano en un agradable oasis para el agua, que equilibra perfectamente belleza y sustentabilidad.
Prueba los Aspersores Mensualmente
En este episodio de Texas Yard Makeover edición fin de semana, trajimos un experto: Julian. Él es inspector de irrigación de la Ciudad de Frisco, y nos va a enseñar a ahorrar agua con nuestro sistema de aspersores. ¿Qué vas a hacer el próximo fin de semana?
Hablando de Plantas Nativas
En este episodio de Texas Yard Makeover, hablaremos sobre los sistemas de aspersión. Con qué frecuencia deberías regar, cómo detectar fugas en el sistema, y los sistemas de riego por goteo. También vamos a hablar de las plantas nativas.