Irrigation Resources
Stay informed with the latest irrigation best practices for New Jersey homeowners and property managers.
Seasonal Guide
The ideal window for NJ winterization is late October through mid-November. Waiting too long risks frozen pipes and expensive repairs come spring. Learn the signs and the process.
Read Guide →Smart Irrigation
Everything you need to know about getting a new sprinkler system installed at the Jersey Shore — cost, process, and what to expect from Coastal Mist.
Read Guide →Troubleshooting
Brown patches, soggy spots, spiking water bills, heads that won't pop up, and zones that won't activate — don't ignore these warning signs.
Read Guide →Installation Guide
System cost varies by property size, zone count, and soil type. We break down typical pricing for Jersey Shore installations and what affects your quote.
Read Guide →Lawn Care
When should you turn your system back on after winter? Learn the right timing, what a professional startup includes, and why it matters.
Read Guide →Hiring Tips
What to look for, red flags to avoid, and why local NJ licensing matters when hiring an irrigation contractor in Ocean, Monmouth or Atlantic County.
Read Guide →Every irrigation guide we have written, in one place. This is the full Coastal Mist Irrigation library: practical, local answers on sprinkler winterization, repairs, installation costs, watering schedules, smart controllers, and drip irrigation, written for homeowners and property managers in Ocean, Monmouth, and Atlantic County.
Everything here comes from work we do in Jersey Shore yards every week. Prices are real local ranges, timing is based on our climate and soil, and each town guide covers what is different about that town. Start with the newest articles below, or jump to a topic. If you would sooner talk to a person, call or text 609-548-5187.
After November 15, winterizing in Ocean County becomes a gamble, but a late blowout still beats none. Here is what to do if you are behind.
Why inland Monmouth County towns like Freehold and Manalapan should winterize early, and what a proper sprinkler blowout includes.
When to winterize sprinkler systems in Galloway, Egg Harbor Township, Absecon and Hammonton, and what a proper Atlantic County blowout includes.
An annual sprinkler service plan costs $199 to $299 against $235 to $360 for the same three visits booked separately. Here is who it suits and who can skip it.
Leave a smart sprinkler controller plugged in over the winter, set it to standby or off, and keep it on Wi-Fi. Here is why, and what to check in spring.
A twelve-point checklist for HOA boards and property managers getting a community irrigation system through winter without spring surprises.
Wall Township systems should be winterized between October 15 and November 15, with inland sections going first. Here is the timing, the process, and the cost.
Winterizing the sprinklers at an LBI shore house has to be timed with the plumber, the landscaper, and your last weekend down. Here is the order to do it in.
Most residential sprinkler blowouts take 30 to 60 minutes. Here is what happens during the visit and how to get ready for it.
Closing, blowout, and winterization are three names for the same fall service. Here is what each term means and what a complete job includes.
In New Jersey, keep watering through October at a reduced rate and stop when the grass stops growing, usually between late October and mid-November.
Weak spray, wet spots, stuck heads, corrosion, and a rising water bill are the five signs to act on before your sprinkler system is winterized.
Jersey Shore systems need to be blown out between about October 15 and November 15 and brought back online carefully in spring. These guides cover timing by town, what a proper blowout includes, what it costs, and what to do if a freeze beats you to it. To book, see our winterization and blow-out service or spring startup service.
What a new system costs in New Jersey, what common repairs run, how to track down a dead zone or low pressure, and when it makes sense to replace an old system. See also installation, repairs and maintenance, and annual service plans.
How long to run each zone, the best time of day to water, how to handle summer heat on sandy soil, and how to read your water bill. Small changes to a schedule usually save more water than any new equipment. Try the savings calculator to see your own numbers.
Weather-based controllers, when they pay for themselves, how to set them up for coastal soil, and what to do with one over the winter. See our smart controller service for installation.
Local guides for the towns we work in, from Toms River, Lacey Township, and Bayville to Brick, Jackson, Manahawkin, Colts Neck, and Galloway. Soil, water source, and frost timing all change from town to town, and so does the right way to run a system. For every town we cover, see our service areas.
Coastal Mist Irrigation is a licensed and insured New Jersey irrigation contractor (NJ LIC#719827 · LICBP-726164). Call or text 609-548-5187, schedule online, or request a free quote. See all services or read our reviews.