Tag: irrigation

Hunter’s New Wireless Valve Link Helps Simplify Installation

When taking on a new installation or retrofit project, running wire from the controller to field valves can be time-consuming, labor-intensive, and expensive. The new Wireless Valve Link uses LoRa® Wireless Radio Technology from Hunter Industries enables contractors to easily connect valves without running additional wires or cutting into hardscape, which can be an extremeley time consuming part of any hardscape or design-build project.
World Soil Day

It’s World Soil Day! Here’s The Dirt

World Soil Day (WSD), a program of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, is held on December 5 every year (since...
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Troubleshooting Emitters & Driplines In Drip Irrigation Systems

DripWorks experts offer tips on clogged emitters, low water pressure, uneven water distribution, and leaking emitters and driplines.
Landscape Irrigation

A Balanced Approach To Landscape Irrigation

Here are eight best practices for landscape irrigation to ensure water use is also about resource management.
water conservation California

Water Conservation Lessons From California

Decades of drought brought about water conservation measures in California. What do they mean and what can landscapers learn from them?

Turf June 2023 Issue

Exploring landscaping in the era of drought or deluge, the Turf June 2023 issue — The Water Issue — focuses on water conservation, irrigation, sustainable solutions, and more.
Step2

Not Just Kids’ Stuff: Step2’s New Home & Patio Products

Maker of indoor and outdoor toys & imaginative play sets launches new, contemporary outdoor home and patio products just in time for spring.

Southern Californians Urged To Reassess Winter Irrigation Needs & Non-Functional Turf

Regional Drought Emergency declared. Preparing for a fourth consecutive dry year, last week Metropolitan Water District’s Board of Directors declared a Regional Drought Emergency for...

Ann Hunter-Welborn Green Industry Sustainability Awards Announced

At Hunter Industries, sustainability means "achieving a balance between the people we affect, the planet we impact, and the profits we earn." Over the...
Advanced Drainage Award

Advanced Drainage Systems Wins Project of the Year Award

The Plastic Pipe Institute’s (PPI) Drainage Division has awarded its 2022 “Project of the Year Award” to Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (ADS) for their...
Autonomous Snow Plow

Remote-Operated, Autonomous Industrial Snow Plow Hits The Market

Teleo and Storm Equipment have introduced America’s only remote-operated and autonomous industrial snow plow.
Vulcan

Proposed Tax Break For Government Snow Removal Equipment In CA

California Senate Bill 546 proposes an exemption from the state sales and use tax for public entities purchasing dedicated snow removal vehicles.

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Stumpy

Final Bloom Of Beloved “Stumpy” Cherry Tree Is National News

Stumpy, a scraggly cherry tree who became beloved as a symbol of resilience during the pandemic, is marking its last Spring. Seawall rehabilitation of the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. will require its removal in May.
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It’s Spring! Get A Jump On Invasive Insects With These USDA Updates

Today's the first day of Spring and along with greening turfgrass, singing birds, and blooming daffodils, are the far less welcome signs of warming temperatures—the return of hungry invasive insects.
Design-Build Equipment

Get Equipped: Design-Build Equipment

From trenchers to compact track loaders and excavators, this assortment of design-build equipment will help your professional lawn care and landscaping services team get the job done.
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Lakeside Landscape Project: Manitou Watch

Twin Bay Landscaping designs dunegrasses, a boardwalk, and cozy gathering spaces to honor the lake life.