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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 ...
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, ...
Top 15 things to see and do at Equip Expo 2026
Grow your business and network at this epic, once-a-year trade show. Award-winning Equip Exposition, the industry’s largest gathering for landscapers, contractors, dealers and outdoor power equipment manufacturers, announces this year’s top 15 experiences and education opportunities at this year’s show held October 20 to 23 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. “We build ...
The science behind stronger outdoor bonds
By Jesse Sanchez. Understanding green strength, weather resistance and application needs can help contractors reduce adhesive-related failures on outdoor projects. Outdoor installations put adhesive performance to the test. NORDOT Adhesives develops solutions for applications such as synthetic turf, aquatic installations, landscaping projects and other recreational uses that can face heat, ...
José Chávez, PhD, named recipient of IA 2026 Excellence in Education award
His work bridges foundational irrigation science and engineering with emerging tools such as remote sensing, evapotranspiration modeling and precision irrigation, equipping students with the skills needed to address complex water management challenges. The Irrigation Association is excited to announce that José L. Chávez, PhD, of Colorado State University, is the recipient of the ...
Beyond building basic pools
By Emma Peterson. Experts from Noble Tile and Heritage Landscape discuss how today’s homeowners are embracing fully integrated outdoor living environments. In a new OutdoorTalk™, Karol Weyman is joined by Logan Barker, Jamie Jaramillo and John Zaprala for a conversation about building exceptional outdoor living environments. The conversation started with ...
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