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The importance of smart water management
By Emma Peterson. How modern water management technologies help contractors improve sustainability, save money and keep landscapes thriving. In a new episode of OutdoorTalk™, host Karol Weyman sits down with Luis Andrade of Heritage Landscape Supply Group to discuss the smart tools and strategies available to irrigations and landscape professionals. ...
Water efficiency moves earlier in home design
By Jesse Sanchez. Updated water-efficiency standards give irrigation contractors a greater role in planning systems before construction begins. Outdoor water use is becoming a more important part of residential building design, according to the Irrigation Association, creating opportunities for irrigation contractors to contribute earlier in the planning process. The National ...
Irrigation Association highlights industry voices and practical tools for Smart Irrigation Month 2026
The campaign continues to focus on equipping professionals with tools they can adapt for their own audiences. The Irrigation Association will recognize July as Smart Irrigation Month, its annual initiative to promote efficient irrigation practices and help industry professionals share that message with customers and communities. The 2026 campaign pairs ready-to-use ...
The origins of the impact sprinkler
By Emma Peterson. How one farmer tinkered his way towards patenting one of the most foundational irrigation tools today. Today, impact sprinklers are a commonly used and essential tool among gardeners. This uniquely designed sprinkler utilizes a rotating motion and impact arm to distribute water evenly across a garden ...
Smart Watering for Every Season
On this OutdoorTalk™, host Karol Weyman sits down with Luis Andrade of Heritage Landscape Supply Group to discuss the tools and strategies helping landscape professionals make every drop count. From smart controllers and drip irrigation to rain sensors, drainage solutions and low-water landscape design, this conversation will explore how contractors ...
Making every drop count
By Emma Peterson. How smart irrigation tools and practices can lead to healthier landscapes, satisfied clients and a sustainable future. For decades, scientists have been warning about water usage and an impending global water crisis. And at the beginning of this year, those warnings became far more real with ...
Technology and maintenance drive better irrigation performance
By The Coffee Shops™. Growers are using real-time irrigation data to improve efficiency and reduce water waste. As water availability and efficiency pressures continue to shape agricultural operations, irrigation professionals are increasingly focused on maximizing every gallon applied in the field. In the article “Every Inch Counts” from Irrigation Association’s ...
The Coffee Shops™ welcome the Irrigation Association!
The Irrigation Association supports contractors and businesses by providing industry insights, certification opportunities and expert publications. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning online communities where the industries meet for technologies, safety, information and education for the construction trades of roofing, metal, coatings and outdoor living are pleased to welcome the Irrigation ...
Irrigation policy update: New Colorado law
Colorado HB26-1034 has been signed into law and is set to take effect on August 12, 2026. In Colorado, the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado and the Irrigation Association have worked with policymakers and state agencies to address legislation affecting irrigation equipment and professional practice. The issues involved, as well ...
2026 Call for Irrigation Show Proposals - Deadline Extended to May 13!
DEADLINE EXTENDED! Submit by May 13! More time to share your expertise! Great ideas deserve the chance to be heard. We’ve extended the deadline to submit proposals for the 2026 Irrigation Show and Education Week—giving you more time to refine your session and bring your expertise to the stage in Las ...
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