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Installation, ongoing management are keys to drip irrigation

Most sizable landscaping companies’ services include irrigation work, and many of them have installed a so-called “drip,” irrigation system too. Click to read more.

April 27, 2016

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Rachio rolls out 2nd generation sprinkler controller nationwide

Rachio's newest sprinkler controller is “smart home” technology, enabling a user to manage a sprinkler system from any smart mobile device.

April 5, 2016

The second generation of Rachio’s sprinkler controller has been integrated with Amazon’s Echo, among many other ‘smart home’ devices. Photo: Rachio

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Irrigation Association offers webinar on restraining pipes, fittings

Landscape contractors may want to devote an hour on April 8 to an Irrigation Association webinar titled “Methods and Materials for Restraining Pipes and Fittings," held by Brian Vinchesi.

March 25, 2016

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Product roundup: Removing sprinklers, mapping for sprayers

Underhill, a maker of irrigation products, has a new tool for removing sprinklers & Master Manufacturing has launched a free app for Apple & Android called “Spraying Simple.”

March 23, 2016

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World Water Day: Toro participates in White House summit

Toro was recognized by the White House on World Water. Click here to read more on the story from Total Landscape Care.

March 22, 2016

The White House Water Summit is held “to catalyze ideas and actions to help build a sustainable and secure water future through innovative science and technology.” Photo: Zack Rudisin

Collegiate landscaping competitors give 100% on ‘game day’

After several days of workshops, career development and networking, the 700-plus students participating in this year’s National Collegiate Landscape Competition (NCLC) put their game faces on Friday morning. From the operation of skid steers and excavators to proper trailer loading and towing, from plant analysis to small-engine repair, the day had finally arrived to prove […]

March 18, 2016

A volunteer from John Deere measures a hole dug by student landscaper Tyler Stefancin of Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland, Ohio, in the compact excavator competition. Photo: David Rountree

Tomorrow’s landscapers congregate for annual collegiate competition

Students gathered at Mississippi State University campus Wednesday for the National Collegiate Landscape Competition, prepared to learn more about landscaping.

March 16, 2016

Students listen to instructor Rip Tompkins talk about the best practices of arboriculture. Photo: Jill Odom

Irrigation Association deadline nears for booth-space contracts

The Irrigation Show & Education Conference is set for Dec. 5-9 in Las Vegas along with the National Groundwater Association, creating one of the largest irrigation exhibitions ever.

March 4, 2016

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Irrigation classes provide chance to catch up on those CEUs

With the busy season approaching fast, landscapers may be trying to schedule continuing education sessions during what’s left of the cold weather. The Irrigation Association has a comprehensive list of training opportunities that offer the chance to earn continuing education units (CEUs) to obtain – or maintain – your certification credentials. While professional certification is […]

February 26, 2016

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IA’s ‘Drought Summit’ eyes greater use of existing technology

The Irrigation Association (IA) today published its report and recommendations stemming from the organization’s Nov. 13 “Drought Summit” in California. Offering no panaceas, the IA report does point to the potential for existing water-efficient technologies to have a much greater impact on water shortages. Broadening the adoption of those enhanced technologies and systems, the IA […]

February 2, 2016

New mobile application released for HydroPoint’s WeatherTrak

HydroPoint Data Systems, maker of WeatherTrak irrigation technology, released a new mobile application for Apple iOS and Android devices, WeatherTrak Mobile App 2.

January 28, 2016

This screen shot shows the new mobile app in map view. Photo: HydroPoint Data Systems

Despite El Nino rains, Palo Alto tightens water restrictions

California’s drought is far from over despite El Nino rain, & Palo Alto’s city council has introduced a new landscaping ordinance affecting water usage.

January 20, 2016

Palo Alto’s new landscaping ordinance requires the usage of native or low-water-use plants.

SiteOne acquires Southern California landscaping supplier

SiteOne Landscape Supply, formerly known as John Deere Landscapes, has acquired Hydro-Scape Products, a supplier of landscaping products in Southern California.

January 11, 2016

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Landscape Irrigation Contractor class set for Feb. 24-25

From Feb. 24-25, the Irrigation Association will host a Landscape Irrigation Contractor class, offering a comprehensive refresher for experienced contractors.

January 7, 2016

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World landscape: Cathedral gardens honored; IrriGreen wins patents

The Gardens at Leicester Cathedral project wins British Association of Landscape Industries award; IrriGreen receives patents for Geinus Irrigation System.

December 17, 2015

Leicester Cathedral is where the remains of Richard III, discovered in 2012, were buried in a newly constructed tomb earlier this year. Photo: Leicester Cathedral

Companies team up to recycle sprinklers normally discarded

Hunter Industries and Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply are testing a new sprinkler recycling program in California and Texas. When sprinklers are removed and replaced, they typically end up in the trash, but Hunter and Ewing have partnered to give new life to old sprinklers and keep them out of landfills, according to a news […]

December 3, 2015

Rain Bird introduces mobile-ready update of its IQ Platform

Rain Bird says its IQ Platform for central control of irrigation systems can now be used with smartphones and tablets to meet the industry’s growing demand for mobile-compatible water management tools. The mobile update enables irrigation professionals to manage systems from their smartphones and tablets using IQ-Cloud v. 3.0, the company says, noting there are no recurring […]

November 27, 2015

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Helping your landscaping customers prepare for winter

is coming and while your clients are thinking about poinsettias and Christmas trees, there is still work to be done before snow begins to fall. Here are five things you can remind your customers that they – or, better yet, your crews – should do before the cold sets in for good. Get digging […]

November 25, 2015

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Landscapers use a variety of attachments for doing everything from snow removal to jobsite cleanup, and regardless of how often they are used, every landscaper has a favorite attachment.

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