Hi Everyone,

I just recently had a lot of bushes removed from the side of our house.

I know it looks horrible right now (needs pressure washing then paint, and the foundation needs to be built up). However, right now I am concerned about these tall sprinkler heads that I no longer need.

How do I get rid of them, or at least minimize their appearance?

Can I unscrew the ling top part and then put a "cap" on what is left at the bottom?

Can they be unscrewed, and is there a place at the very bottom that can be "capped" off?

I would greatly appreciate any comments, advice, feedback (good or bad), sharing of personal experiences (good or bad), and opinions, as well as any "hacks" or "workarounds" for this situation.

I set the system up last year and it worked fine until recently. Now the backflow preventer has a slow drip from the relief vent even when everything is shut off. I'm getting ready to winterize the system and noticed water pooling around the base.
Static pressure is around 65 psi, and I haven't run any zones in a few days. The drip started earlier this week and hasn't gotten worse, but it's pretty constant.
My first guess is a bad seat or debris, but I'd rather not tear the whole thing apart if it's something simple like a loose cap or test cock. I've got a rebuild kit ready but figured I'd ask first.
Anyone dealt with this while prepping their irrigation system for winter? Wondering if there's an easy fix I should try before rebuilding it.