Sprinkler head problem
 

It looks like one of my pop up sprinklers did not go all the way back down. It is two or three inches above ground, perfect to be tripped over or destroyed by a mower. Is there an easy fix, or do I have to call someone?

sometimes dirt, leaves, grass and/or rocks get jammed around the head.
clean out around it and it should pop right down.

When I'm lazy, I just tap it with my foot and it goes right down.

Spray the shaft with WD40 and then push it down. Should resolve the issue.

It's a common problem with no permanent solution.

Just went out and pushed it from the top. Went down fast, fast. Thanks for the reponses.

Clean the dirt/sand off the shaft that goes up and down and spray it with silicone spray.

step on it

Silicon spray will fix it

I would call someone,for very little they will go over all of them and clean if needed

You should be able to just tap it with your foot and it should pop back down. You might want to spray the pop up part with your hose to clean any debris that might be stopping it from popping down by itself.

Blame the squirrel

Just push it down with your foot. Clear any debris around it.

Spray it with silicone or WD 40....it will then pop down - after you clean out around it, if needed

Tap it with your foot.

If I had a dollar every time I saw a sprinkler head not drop down , well let's say I could buy a cup of coffee at Starbucks! Next time your wife takes you to Home Depot or Lowe's wander off to the Sprinkler aisle and observe how inexpensive the parts are! My IQ is less than room temperature and I can repair my system! You will get a nice tan repairing your system, and She'll like it too