In today’s world, sustainable agriculture is gaining increasing importance. As a result, farmers and agricultural experts continually explore innovative techniques and practices to optimize crop production while minimizing environmental impact. One such method emerging as a game-changer in water management is drip irrigation. In this article, we will delve into the benefits of drip irrigation, mainly focusing on drip tape, and discuss how it contributes to sustainable agriculture. When talking about sustainability in agriculture, several… Read more »
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CategoriesIrrigation Hacks: Easy Solutions for Common Problems
There are many easy solutions for complex problems that don’t work. Fortunately for us, these irrigation hacks are simple solutions that work for the irrigation problems listed below. Broken Sprinkler – Hopefully, at a minimum, you are inspecting your irrigation system monthly for broken heads. I recommend an inspection after every mowing. Broken heads waste tons of water, and everyone has a story of a broken head by a drain and the resulting $40,000 water bill…. Read more »
ARE WE WASTING THE DROUGHT?
We’ve always exalted Charles Fishman’s book The Big Thirst on our blog, but recently he wrote an article for the New York Times I think just missed its mark in a couple of ways. Charles Fishman is an asset to our industry and an excellent proponent for water management in the United States so I was excited to see him… Read more »
It’s Hot!
The official start of summer is tomorrow. If you take a look at the record temperatures across the United States you will notice summer has been here for awhile. The first three months of 2012 were 6 degrees higher than average in the lower 48 states, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It’s great to be able to wear shorts in February but there are some potential negative effects. According… Read more »
It's Hot!
The official start of summer is tomorrow. If you take a look at the record temperatures across the United States you will notice summer has been here for awhile. The first three months of 2012 were 6 degrees higher than average in the lower 48 states, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It’s great to be able to wear shorts in February but there are some potential negative effects. According… Read more »
The Bottom Line for Green is Black
The theme for the fourth annual Sustainable Urban Landscape conference being held at Cuyamaca College March 8 is “The Bottom Line for Green is Black,” examining the ways that good landscaping practices can be a profitable business model in addition to helping the environment. Architect John Picard, known as the “green prophet” for his pioneering work in sustainability is the key note speaker for event…. Read more »
100 Ways Winner of the Week
Congratulations to this week’s winners! Stacy Long of Rosville, CA Sean Williams of Tampa, FL Carol Marszalek or Irving, TX Jeff Glander or Olympia, WA Chris Daines of Bakersfield, CA Rod Black of San Antonio, TX Pierre Gibbons of Baltimore, MD You have each won a Hunter® Wireless Rain-Clik™ rain sensor as part of our 100 Ways, 100 Days campaign. You are among the 100 winners… Read more »
100 Ways Winners of the Week
Congratulations to this week’s winners! Biff Sturgess of Houston, TX Jenny Schwab of Lincoln, NE Sean Morrissey of Parker, CO John Pittman of Flower Mound, TX Erik Vaisey of Marshfield, MA Stephanie Landregan of Los Angeles, CA Lori Cohan of Atlanta, GA You have each won a Hunter® Wireless Rain-Clik™ rain sensor as part of our 100 Ways, 100 Days campaign. You are among the 100… Read more »
10 Easy Ways To Make Your Landscape More Water Efficient Today
There are number of ways to reduce water usage on your property. Often the perception is that you have to make a large upfront investment for a water management program to pay off. While often an upfront investment leads to long-term savings, there are a number of small changes you can make to your daily and weekly maintenance program that will make an immediate impact on your water… Read more »
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