Landscaping
Funding smarter irrigation for farms
By Jesse Sanchez. Val Fishman is helping connect growers with resources that support more precise, water-efficient irrigation systems. Smart irrigation technology can help agricultural communities conserve water while maintaining productive farmland, but adoption often depends on whether growers can access practical funding. Val Fishman, an advocacy and development consultant with ...
Build skills, connections and business at HNA 2026
By The Coffee Shops®. Hardscape and landscape professionals can explore new products, sharpen their expertise and connect with industry peers. Hardscape and landscape professionals looking to strengthen their businesses can connect, learn and explore industry innovations at Hardscape North America (HNA), held October 21-23, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. Co-located ...
Layered water-saving strategies deliver results
By Jesse Sanchez. Municipal parks departments are combining smart irrigation technology, recycled water, turf conversion and long-term planning to reduce water consumption. As the Irrigation Association reports, municipalities facing tighter water restrictions are finding that no single conservation measure is enough. The most significant savings come from combining irrigation technology, ...
From soil to sprinklers and everything in between
By Emma Peterson. 4 common irrigation challenges and the tools that help outdoor contractors overcome them. On the surface, irrigation is simple – get the water to the plants. But in reality, there are quite a few different factors to account for when setting up an irrigation system! Things like ...
2026 Irrigation Show and Education Week
The Irrigation Show and Education Week is the irrigation industry’s ultimate resource for cutting-edge technology, best-in-class education and invaluable networking opportunities. If you’re ready to elevate your skills and supercharge your business, this is the event for you! The Irrigation Show attracts professionals from all corners of the industry. Our attendees ...
IA awards scholarships to eight rising irrigation professionals
Beyond their academic achievements, these students are innovators, researchers and future leaders whose work is already making an impact on the irrigation industry. The Irrigation Association is proud to announce the eight recipients of the 2026 Anthony W. “Tony” LaFetra Scholarship Program, sponsored by Rain Bird. These students are not only ...
Building landscapes that last with Heritage
By Emma Peterson. Heritage Landscape Supply provides the products and expertise contractors need to promote vibrant, resilient landscapes. Creating a client’s dream backyard landscape takes a lot of time and effort. Not only do landscapers work alongside contractors ranging from siding specialists to hardscape installer and pool designers who all ...
AquaStars Golden Ticket Giveaway
With only a handful of Golden Tickets remaining, now is the time to get in on one of AquaStar's most exciting promotions. The Golden Ticket giveaway gives pool professionals the chance to win exclusive prizes while being part of a high-energy experience that culminates at the International Pool & Spa ...
2026 Irrigation Show and Education Week
The Irrigation Show and Education Week is the irrigation industry’s ultimate resource for cutting-edge technology, best-in-class education and invaluable networking opportunities. If you’re ready to elevate your skills and supercharge your business, this is the event for you! The Irrigation Show attracts professionals from all corners of the industry. Our attendees ...
Abed Masarwa named IA 2026 Innovator Award Recipient
Abed Masarwa has played a defining role in advancing irrigation technology through his leadership in product development at Orbia Netafim. The Irrigation Association is excited to announce that Abed Masarwa, Orbia Netafim, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Innovator Award. The IA’s Innovator Award honors individuals who have made significant, ...
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