When properly installed, drip irrigation will reduce water waste and improve water efficiency. Studies suggest a 30-50% reduction in water waste compared to overhead sprinkler irrigation. Turfgrass is still generally irrigated by sprinklers, but other plant materials such as shrubs, perennials, annuals and trees can be watered with drip irrigation. It’s the last week of … Read more
Welcome to the second week of Smart Irrigation Month. Not familiar with Smart Irrigation Month? “Smart Irrigation Month is an Irrigation Association initiative celebrated throughout July to promote the social, economic and environmental benefits of efficient irrigation technologies, products and services in landscape, turf and agricultural irrigation.” Learn more. Just moved into a new home … Read more
To kick off Smart Irrigation Month, we are discussing some of the most recent smart irrigation controller technology, weather-based irrigation controllers (WBICs). Not familiar with Smart Irrigation Month? “Smart Irrigation Month is an Irrigation Association initiative celebrated throughout July to promote the social, economic and environmental benefits of efficient irrigation technologies, products and services in … Read more