Landscaping
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 ...
Why contractors should attend industry shows
By Emma Peterson. A conversation with Heritage Pool Supply's Chris Hill highlights why in-person events remain essential for learning, relationship-building and business growth. In the outdoor contracting industry, there are countless tradeshows ranging from market specific (like the Irrigation Association’s Show) to more all encompassing (such as the Pool Spa ...
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 ...
John Kenney - Contractor Compliance Updates
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, host Karol Weyman sits down with John Kenney, from Cotney Consulting Group, to break down the legal, safety and compliance changes affecting contractors and outdoor construction projects. From labor laws and licensing requirements to insurance, liability, environmental rules and local zoning restrictions, they ...
Cultivate’26 connects growers, landscapers and outdoor living professionals
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Through education, innovation and relationships, Cultivate’26 showed how horticulture is shaping the future of outdoor living. When OutdoorCoffeeShop® traveled to Columbus, Ohio, for Cultivate’26, we knew we were heading into one of the biggest gatherings in horticulture. What we did not fully expect was how directly ...
Jeff Snyder - Waterproofing Beyond the Surface
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, host Karol Weyman talks with Tremco CPG waterproofing experts about the challenges of protecting planters, fountains, rooftop amenity decks and other high-risk spaces. From ponding water and drainage issues to added structural weight and long-term maintenance, the conversation offers practical insight for contractors, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Watch your step
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Fall prevention and trip hazards across outdoor worksites. Whether you're installing tile, setting pavers, running conduit for outdoor lighting, maintaining athletic turf or building a pergola, every trade shares the same silent threat: uneven, unpredictable walking surfaces. Most contractors think of fall hazards as working ...
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