Smart Irrigation & Water Management: Page 28

Irrigation & Water Management
HydroPoint Partners with John Deere Green Tech
HydroPoint Data Systems
John Deere Green Tech named preferred partner distributor for WeatherTrak smart irrigation controllers in Washington and Oregon.
Hardscaping & Installation
Top Commercial Hardscaping Trends
Clients want looks that complement, and products that help meet LEED requirements for sustainability.
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Industry Updates
Lawn Renovation Rejuvenation
Four main drivers are leading aeration and other lawn renovation services to become a more requested—and profitable—component to an overall landscape maintenance plan.
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Industry Updates
Not Just Another Number
Greenscape Inc.
Greenscapes of SW FL reinforces personalized approach
Each Client Services Team has two leaders: a client services manager and an operations supervisor.
Industry Updates
Polymer Injections Cut Water Usage in Half
AquaCents helps Fresno contractor conserve water
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Industry Updates
Landscape Industry Aims to Thwart Pesticide Over-Regulation
National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP)
PLANET members lobby Congress to pass legislation that eliminates need for pesticide applicators to obtain costly NPDES permits.
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Mowing & Maintenance
Landscape Designs with Nature in Mind
An underlying principle of landscape restoration should focus foremost on restoring ecosystem functions rather than on the species.
The Green at College Park (University of Texas at Arlington) features native and adapted plants in rain gardens, along with a water detention system that help slow the flow of stormwater to cleanse it for re-use on the green space’s new vegetation.
Irrigation & Water Management
Contractor-Developed App Helps Reduce Water Usage
Sprinkler Times uses historical weather data to create a monthly watering schedule customized to a given landscape.
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Irrigation & Water Management
Rain Bird ESP-SMT Controller Earns WaterSense Label
Rain Bird Corporation
The WaterSense label certifies that the ESP-SMT has passed the EPA’s rigorous testing requirements, confirming the controller’s water-efficiency and performance in landscape settings.
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Industry Updates
Irrigation Industry Needs Widespread Commitment
Irrigation Association
All must embrace technology to advance water conservation
Deborah Hamlin, executive director of the Irrigation Association
Mowing & Maintenance
Double Down on Design/Build
Parker
Residential landscaping flourishes for New Jersey's Parker Homescape
Roughly 95% of Parker Homescape's revenue comes from residential design/build.
Mowing & Maintenance
Green Building Meets Landscaping
SITES pilot projects in, rating system refined
The Novus SITES pilot project features stormwater retention features, and is a great example of how designer and maintenance contractor can work together to develop a sustainable landscape. Visit www.sustainablesites.org for more information on SITES.
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