Spring is here! With it comes the perfect opportunity to get your garden and landscaping ready for the season.
But before you start digging in the dirt, let’s ensure your plumbing is ready for the change of season.
Your outdoor spigots play a key role in keeping your plants hydrated. That’s why making sure they're functioning properly—and even adding a few extra—can make all the difference.
Below we share how to prepare your plumbing for a productive spring season.
Winterizing Your Outdoor Plumbing
Before we dive into spigots and the spring, let’s briefly talk spigots in winter. Many homeowners don’t realize they need to winterize their outdoor plumbing systems. But doing so is essential to help prevent frozen pipes!
So remember that before the frost hits, you’ll want to shut off the water supply to your exterior spigots. To do this, you can either turn off the valve inside your home that controls water to your spigots, or install an outdoor shut-off valve to prevent water from freezing inside the pipes.
Another idea is to add insulated covers to your outdoor spigots to help protect them from the cold.
Ensure Your Outdoor Spigots Are Functioning to Prepare Your Plumbing for Spring
Now, on to warmer weather discussion!
Outdoor spigots are essential for watering your garden. Not only that, but you’ll likely use them to help you clean gardening tools or fill buckets and watering cans. Needless to say, before you start your spring gardening, let’s check that your spigots are working!
To do that, take a moment to turn on each spigot. If the water pressure is low or there’s no water at all, it might be a sign that something is wrong. This usually has something to do with the pipes leading to the spigot or the valve itself.
When you turn your spigot off, look for signs of leaks or drips. If you see them, this could mean you’re potentially dealing with a faulty valve or a worn-out washer.
Finally, don’t forget to check for winter-related damage. The cold temperatures can sometimes freeze pipes or valves, which can cause cracks or other issues. If your spigots have been sitting unused over the winter, a quick inspection can save you from unexpected repairs later!
Add New Spigots in Convenient Locations
Once you’ve checked your existing spigots, let’s talk expansion!
Do you find yourself hauling a hose around your property to reach all of your plants? Adding an extra spigot in more convenient locations around your home can save you time and muscle.
Consider installing spigots near garden beds, flower beds, or the front or back yard, depending on where you need them.
Don’t worry! Adding new spigots is a relatively simple and cost-effective way to increase convenience.
This small upgrade can make watering more efficient and even help you manage more outdoor tasks. If you’re unsure where to install them, a plumber can help you identify the best spots for optimal water flow and convenience.
More Upgrades for Better Spring Water Flow
Let’s say you want to make outdoor lawn and garden care even easier.
Go beyond installing additional spigots when you consider installing hose bib timers for automatic watering.
Consider adding a more powerful outdoor faucet for better water flow. And, of course, you can add an irrigation system to water your garden more efficiently.
Needless to say that with the right upgrades, your spring gardening season can become a lot more enjoyable.
Final Thoughts
Getting your plumbing ready for spring gardening and landscaping doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s often as simple as ensuring your spigots work as they should!
If you’re not sure where to start or need help with installing new spigots, repairing old ones, or upgrading your outdoor plumbing system, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re here to help ensure your home is ready for spring.
We serve all Monroe, Western Wayne, Northern Ontario, and Northern Livingston Counties, including Brighton, Canandaigua, Chili, Fairport, Farmington, Gates, Greece, Henrietta, Macedo, Newark, Palmyra, Penfield, Pittsford, Victor, and Webster.
Contact us for an appointment at 585-355-1463.
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