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A man in an orange shirt and gloves installs a rain sensor on the gutter of a house in a sunny residential neighborhood. Palm trees, bushes, and a nearby yellow home with a red roof are visible in the background, evoking a typical Florida setting.

Rain Sensors 101 – What They Are and Why Every Florida Lawn Needs One

These small devices shut off your sprinkler system when it rains—so you’re not watering your lawn when Mother Nature already is. Florida law even requires them on all automatic irrigation systems. By installing and checking your rain sensor, you’ll help prevent runoff, save money, and follow local rules.

Illustration of a woman kneeling on the grass with a checklist, inspecting sprinkler heads as water sprays from them.

Top 5 Sprinkler Mistakes People Make During Florida’s Rainy Season

Avoid common sprinkler mistakes to stop runoff and protect the Indian River Lagoon. Turn off your system during rain, fix misaligned heads, and check for a working rain sensor to save water and stay in compliance.

Rainy Season Reminder: Hold the Fertilizer to Help the Lagoon

Applying fertilizer in summer can wash harmful nutrients into the Indian River Lagoon. Learn how going fertilizer-free from June to September protects wildlife, water quality, and your community.

A ruler inside a tuna can on the lawn, measuring the amount of water collected from sprinklers.

The Tuna Can Test: A Simple Trick to Water Smarter and Protect the Lagoon

Use a simple tuna can to check how much water your sprinklers deliver. This quick test helps you prevent overwatering, protect the Indian River Lagoon, and stay in compliance with Brevard County’s irrigation rules.