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Project EverGreen and ScottsMiracle-Gro partner to renovate Phoenix park

Highlighting the project was the planting of 49 25-gallon box trees — Oaks and Elms ranging from 8 to 12 feet tall — to deliver more shade and cooler temperatures to the park and its visitors.

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Where drip irrigation rules…and where it’s ruled out

LM asked a few friends of the magazine about the usefulness of drip irrigation in hot summers like the this one in 2024.

Irrigation Association awards scholarships to 17 students

In its eighth year, the program awarded 17 scholarships to deserving recipients studying and pursuing careers in the irrigation field.

Irrigation controllers can offer more functionality than just managing water resources. (Photo: Hunter Industries)

How familiar are you with irrigation controllers?

Consider these critical areas that can enhance your use of pivotal irrigation components.

New two-wire smart controller from Rain Bird set for early 2024 release

Steve Barendt, senior controller product manager at Rain Bird, shares the ins and outs of the company's new ESP-2Wire controller.

Irrigation Association names new product contest and pitch competition winners

The association announced the winners at its annual conference and trade show.

While rain and freeze sensors have minimal maintenance, contractors should check the device yearly as part of an irrigation system check. (Photo: Rain Bird)

How rain and freeze sensors can benefit your clients

Practical tips to maximize the effectiveness of rain and freeze sensors in an irrigation system.

Rain Bird's new rotor coverages spans 105 feet and is designed for commercial turf applications. (Photo: Rain Bird)

Rain Bird launches rotor with 105-foot radius for commercial turf

New rotor series designed for use on large commercial turf properties.

(Photo: Harvest Landscape Enterprises)

Water World: An irrigation transformation

Harvest Landscape Enterprises worked with property owners to retrofit the outdated irrigation system with new equipment. The total project spans about 141 acres and about 1,120 valves.

Smart irrigation features can add new revenue streams to your business. (Photo: Rain Bird)

How tech-savvy is your irrigation department?

Learn to leverage Wi-Fi irrigation technology for more opportunities and a robust bottom line.

Irrigation Association awards scholarships to 18 students

In its seventh year, the program awarded 18 scholarships to deserving recipients studying and pursuing careers in the irrigation field.

It’s crucial to know thresholds for zone sizes to ensure proper head-to-head coverage. (Photo: Hunter Industries)

Tips to choose the right nozzles and heads

Consistent coverage is the key to selecting the right products for each individual job site.

Rain Bird teams up with Flume to reduce outdoor water use

A combined system of Rain Bird controllers and Flume's water monitor will help homeowners detect leaks and adjust water use by zone.

Newly created irrigation products go through several stages of testing before hitting the market. (Photo: Hunter Industries)

What goes into the launch of a new irrigation product?

Manufacturers spend countless hours bringing products from concept to completion. Learn more about the research and development of new irrigation products.

Rotors help efficiently move water to where it needs to be according to Jeff Johnson, product manager for Rain Bird. (Photo: Rain Bird)

Get to know how rotors can be a successful tool for irrigators

Jeff Johnson, senior product manager for Rain Bird, gives his insights on why a rotor is a useful tool for irrigation pros.

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Get the 411 on pressure-regulated spray bodies

As many states mandate the use of pressure-regulated sprinkler bodies, experts from Hunter and Rain Bird share what you need to know.

Irrigation professionals, manufacturers and distributors flocked to Las Vegas for the annual Irrigation Show and Education Week. (Photo: LM Staff)

Attendees say 2022 Irrigation Show was a return to form

Attendees touted the 2022 Irrigation Show and Education Week in Las Vegas as a return to form for the Irrigation Association's flagship event.

The client’s sustainability center is a space where staff research products on pollinators. Five beehives line the perimeter of the area. GreenView Partners designed a perennial planting for beneficial insects and pollinators. Two Husqvarna Automowers maintain the turf. (Photo: Tyner Tew)

The Big One: A green vision

With a focus on sustainability and the use of robotic mowers, GreenView Partners maintains an award-winning 124-acre property in North Carolina.

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Chosen by professionals worldwide, Rain Bird® Plastic Valves are compact without sacrificing performance. Setting the standard for reliability, the HV/HVF Series offers the highest value…

Pack a punch Two-in-one rain/freeze sensor offer professionals the best of both worlds. (Photo: Rain Bird)

A look at the advantages of rain and freeze sensors

Learn more about the benefits that rain and freeze sensors can provide to both customers and irrigation companies alike.

A smart controller is only as useful as the irrigation system it controls. (Photo: SiteOne Landscape Supply)

Ready to install an irrigation system? Get smart with site prep

Smart irrigation controllers offer professionals plenty of options. Experts share their strategies for preparing a site for a smart controller.

Rain Bird launches new smart controllers

Rain Bird launched a pair of new smart irrigation controllers, the ESP-LXME2 and ESP-LXME2 PRO Controllers. They can be retrofit to LXME and LXMEF models.

(Photo: Aaron Leimkuehler)

Hardscape Solutions: Upgraded space

The story of the project that won Hermes Landscaping a Gold Award from the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Awards of Excellence program.

Employees from Ruppert Landscape's Maryland and DC branches helped restore the grounds of the Long Branch Community Recreation and Senior Center in Silver Spring, MD. (Photo: Ruppert Landscape)

Companies in the News: Updates from Ruppert Landscape, SiteOne, Stihl and more

The latest news and updates from green industry companies, including Ruppert Landscape, SiteOne Landscape Supply, Stihl and more.

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