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Precision irrigation improves crop health and farm profits or as we say, More Crop per Drop®. But unfortunately, irrigation is not always on the top of the action item list for many growers because the results are not always instantaneous.

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Can you solve today’s riddle?

I am gentle enough to soothe your skin, light enough to fly in the sky, strong enough to crack rocks. What am I?

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I often hear gardeners complain about steps to improve clay soil, but soil with proper management can provide a good foundation for healthy plants.  Clay’s unique properties allow it to hold more water and nutrients than other soil types, so it needs less irrigation and less water. In addition, clay soil particles are tiny with lots of surface area. The challenge is compacted soil restricts air water and nutrient movement, creating nutrient deficiencies and… Read more »

Mobile drip irrigation combines center pivot irrigation and drip irrigation technology for agricultural irrigation and the benefits are literally saving farms. As the water crisis gets worse world wide more and more farms are taking acres out of production due to the lack of water. Center pivot irrigation was invented in 1940, but did not see much use until the 1950s.  It increased farm acreage and water use in many rural areas. To put this… Read more »

Rainfall is free irrigation, but not all rainfall in your garden is usable. If you are not measuring and using the rain properly for irrigation, you could be wasting a valuable free asset for your garden. It does not matter if you manage 1000 acres, a small home garden, or an HOA’s landscape. Understanding these four concepts will help you be a better water manager.

How Much Rain Is A Heavy Rain?

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Gardening supplies are essential to growing a garden. Recently Mike Sutterer, President and CEO of Bonnie Plants, one of the largest producers and suppliers of plants and herbs to Home Depot, Walmart, and Lowes, said that there are “16 million gardeners who have entered the market” since the pandemic started last year. With both new and existing homeowners who are currently planning projects, there were 16 million new gardeners in 2020…. Read more »

Commercial landscape maintenance play a significant role in gaining a competitive advantage today by attracting tenants and saving money.

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