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PHTA unites industry leaders and policymakers at third annual Day on the Hill

Association members were invited to Washington, D.C. to engage with policymakers and support the interests and growth of the industry.

There was plenty of new technology on display at the 2024 Irrigation Show. To get a snippet of what we saw, visit LandscapeManagement.net (Photo: LM staff).

What the irrigation industry can expect in 2025

Irrigation trends and tips as we start the new year.

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Ace your irrigation shutdowns

Avoid costly mistakes when prepping irrigation systems for the winter with these tips

More than meets the eye: Water features can add a lot to your landscapes, so knowing how to care for them is critical. (Photo: Atlantic-Oase)

Water winterization: How to prepare your water features for the cold

Tyler Fisher, Northeast regional sales manager for Atlantic-Oase, shares tips landscapers should be thinking about regarding winterization for water features.

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.

Rachio survey shows value of smart sprinkler controllers

Rachio surveyed more than 1,000 homeowners to learn how water restrictions impact or will impact their outdoor water use habits.

Green wall, Manhattan (Photo: John Mini Distinctive Landscapes)

Water World: Water in the walls

This green wall in Manhattan has an irrigation system that John Mini Distinctive Landscapes maintains.

Illustrations: ©istock.com/RonFullHD/Sudowoodo

Celebrating Smart Irrigation Month with watering tips and stats

As Smart Irrigation Month enters its 13th year, efficient irrigation practices are as important as ever.   Illustrations: ©istock.com/RonFullHD/Sudowoodo

How landscape water use stacks up in California

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A perspective on the California drought and landscape water use. Landscape water use in California accounts for 9 percent of the total statewide water use.…

USGS: US water use at lowest level in 45 years

Water use in the U.S. reached its lowest recorded level in nearly 45 years, according to a report by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), “Estimated…

Banyan Water tallies 1.25 billion gallons of water saved

Banyan Water reached a company milestone, saving commercial and institutional clients 1.25 billion gallons of water. That amount, which the smart water management firm has…

California puts stronghold on water with 270-day regulations

In response to the ongoing drought in California, the State Water Resources Control Board approved new water regulations for residents and business owners that will…

How 5 firms cut down clients’ water use, bills

The U.S. uses more gallons of water outdoors per day than there are people on the planet. The ratio: 9 billion gallons to 7 billion…

Defeating the drought

One of the big challenges facing the future of the landscaping industry is water. Or more precisely, the lack of water. The western United States…

Point allocations set LEED v4 apart from predecessor

When, in November, the U.S. Green Building Council took the stage at the annual Greenbuild International Conference in Philadelphia to unveil the release of LEED…

AgriLife publications allude to Texas’ urban landscape water use

Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists fashioned two free downloadable resources on the amount of water used on urban landscapes in Texas, the benefits of green…

EPA plans specs for soil moisture-based controls

WaterSense, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) water-efficiency program, has issued a formal notice of intent to develop a specification for soil moisture-based irrigation control…

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