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California water restrictions keep getting tighter
The California Water Commission continues to tighten the reins, this week adopting stricter regulations that limit the amount of grass that landscapers may plant for new homes. The new rules restrict “high water use” landscape elements, including grass, pools and other water features. Originally instituted in 2009, the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance only permitted […]
July 17, 2015
The tighter regulations affect new homes’ landscaping. Photo: Southern California Public Radio
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Water restrictions challenge California’s cemetery caretakers
The statewide reduction in water usage is making things challenging for cemeteries that need to maintain the appearance of the grounds.
July 13, 2015
Mulch and other materials are being used to keep cemetery grounds presentable in the face of water restrictions. Photo: Randall Benton, Sacramento Bee
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New water ordinance rules will affect more California landscaping
Proposed rule changes in California could soon mean that much smaller sites will fall under the jurisdiction of the state’s Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. The changes recently moved one step closer to finalization. The public comment period on the revisions ended June 26 and they are now slated to go before the state’s Water Commission […]
July 9, 2015
The revised ordinance will place further restrictions on water use. Photo: www.water.ca.gov
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Subsite Electronics introduces redesigned, mobile-friendly website
Subsite Electronics is introducing its new mobile-friendly website, which the company says was redesigned based on customer input. The new site provides landscapers as well as utility, pipeline and other underground construction professionals easy access to information regarding Subsite Electronics’ selection of “Underground Awareness” products for enhanced jobsite safety and productivity. Among landscape contractors, the […]
July 8, 2015
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New Orleans neighbors revitalize lots ruined by Katrina
The flood that followed Hurricane Katrina in 2005 left behind acres of devastation in New Orleans neighborhoods. One such lot, which has stood abandoned and neglected for a nearly a decade, recently was transformed into an urban forest by one of its neighbors with help from the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA). Lawrence and Barbara Bank […]
July 2, 2015
The longtime eyesore is now the site of an urban forest in the making. Photo: New Orleans Advocate
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Landscaping survey bears good news for contractors
Landscaping professionals should be encouraged by the 2015 Houzz Landscaping Study, which shows homeowners seek professional help for substantial outdoor projects.
July 1, 2015
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San Diego updates restrictions on watering lawns, landscaping
The city council in San Diego, California, amended the city’s municipal code this week to limit watering of lawns and landscaping to two days a week, five minutes at a time, according to KPBS Public Broadcasting.  Residents using water-efficient devices such as drip-irrigation systems are allowed to water longer than five minutes, but everyone is […]
June 30, 2015
Traditional sprinklers such as this one should be running only rarely in San Diego following the city council’s action this week. Photo: www.flickr.com
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Last chance to book exhibition space at the 2015 Irrigation Show
More than 200,000 square feet of exhibition and educational space and 300-plus exhibitors will be on hand for the 2015 Irrigation Show in Long Beach, Ca.
June 29, 2015
The exhibition hall at last year’s Irrigation Show. Photo: Irrigation Association
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Landscapers: Share good advice during ‘Smart Irrigation Month’
For all the fuss that lawns and landscapes have generated during the past several years’ extremes of drought and rainfall in abundance, we at the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) know America’s love affair with lawns is still going strong. According to a study conducted recently by Harris Poll, 83 percent of Americans think […]
June 22, 2015
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Classes, webinars set on key irrigation issues for landscape professionals
The Irrigation Association has scheduled a number of new classes and webinars of special interest to landscape professionals. Classes are held in a variety of locations around the country and details are available at the association’s website. Here’s a look at a couple of the webinars set for the coming months: July 9, 2-3 p.m. […]
June 22, 2015
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Working with water restrictions
What you need to know, no matter where you live As drought conditions worsen and population centers grow, ordinances limiting water use are increasingly common. “Water restrictions are the new normal,” says Warren Gorowitz, vice president of sustainability with Ewing Irrigation and Landscape Supply in Phoenix. “Our industry has an opportunity to be part of […]
April 20, 2015
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Los Angeles mayor credits rebate program for reduced water usage
Part of California Governor Jerry Brown’s April 1 mandate for the state to reduce its water use by 25 percent was a call for the removal of 50 million square feet of lawn, or about 1,150 football fields. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said the city is well on its way to helping reach that […]
April 17, 2015
Photo: Kirk Condyles, The New York Times.
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California landscapers help homeowners transition to drought-resistant lawns
Faced with an epic drought that is not expected to end anytime soon, Californians under mandatory water use restrictions are exploring a myriad of water-saving strategies, including removal of the lush green lawns the state has become known for. But transitioning from green grass to more a drought-tolerant landscape can be expensive. Some California landscapers […]
April 14, 2015
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Local governments in California respond to water use restrictions
As the reality – and implications – of California Gov. Jerry Brown’s call for a 25 percent statewide water use reduction, landscapers are watching to see how the issue unfolds in the drought-stricken state and across the country. The nation-wide coverage of the water use restrictions shows Americans’ increased awareness of water conservation. Less than […]
April 13, 2015
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Water-use restrictions have California homeowners looking for drought-resistant landscaping
When California Governor Jerry Brown imposed mandatory water restrictions on residents, businesses and farms last week, he caused many to wonder about how to maintain their lawns. The Governor, who ordered cities and towns in the state to reduce water usage by 25 percent, suggested people move away from grass in favor of more drought-tolerant […]
April 8, 2015
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California governor orders first mandatory water cutbacks in state’s history
In an effort to address the state’s long-term drought, California Governor Jerry Brown on Wednesday implemented a 25 percent mandatory water reduction. The order, the first in California history, will impact residents and businesses, but will not affect farmers, who have already suffered cuts to their allocation of water. Last week, NASA’s Jay Famiglietti had […]
April 2, 2015
Already suffering following four years of drought, large landscapes such as parks and golf courses must impose further restrictions following California’s water conservation mandate.
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How to save money, gain expertise with better irrigation
World Water Day was March 22, which brings attention to the water crisis in the U.S. and around the world. Landscapers can contribute to water conservation in honor of the day and to increase your clientel. Warren Gorowitz, vice-president of sustainability at Ewing Irrigation in Phoenix, Arizona, outlined several tips for the landscaping community to […]
March 23, 2015
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NASA scientist predicts California has one year left of water
Jay Famiglietti, a senior water scientist at the NASA Jet Propulsion Library, used NASA satellites to assess that California only has one year left of water storage in a recent editorial for the Los Angeles Times. This dire announcement propelled the situation back into the local and national spotlight. “We’re not just up a creek […]
March 19, 2015
Pine Flat Reservoir (Fresno County, California) on Oct. 14. It’s depleted to about 10% capacity. Photo: Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times
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