News + Features
Pending home sales fell 5.4% in June, marking the largest monthly decline in several months as elevated mortgage rates and high home prices continued to weigh on buyers.
As contractors across the United States and Canada replace legacy irrigation controllers with smart controllers, they can further support sustainability initiatives through Site One Landscape Supply’s Controller Trade-In Program.
Irrigation contractors and technicians work around underground utilities, pressurized water lines and electrical components daily to complete projects on schedule.
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) announced that Project EverGreen will lead the annual Renewal & Remembrance volunteer service event starting in 2027.
The City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department has been awarded a $115,000 grant from TSMC Arizona for irrigation system upgrades at Madison Park and Los Olivos Park.
Margaret Saulsby’s first job out of college was in customer service at Rain Bird, and she liked it so much, she has stayed with the company for 26 years.
Columns
Irrigation Pipeline columnist Christopher Pine breaks down the real meaning of troubleshooting — a strategic process of isolating where problems aren't before diagnosing what they are.
Brilliance LED trainer Kevin Smith walks through the lighting strategies, fixture choices and smart technology that restaurants, hotels and commercial buildings should deploy to maximize safety, curb appeal and energy savings.
Business consultant Tom Borg makes the case for replacing annual performance reviews with short, ongoing conversations — showing how regular feedback reduces confusion, improves quality and builds stronger irrigation and lighting teams.
Product Spotlight
Hunter Industries
Save water without sacrificing landscape health. The Hunter Solar Sync® Sensor automatically adjusts irrigation run times using on-site weather data while providing instant rain and freeze shutdown. It's an easy way to add smart irrigation capabilities to compatible Hunter controllers.
FX Luminaire
The LumaKey™ Utility streamlines Luxor® fixture assignment with ActivAssign® Technology, enabling fast, wireless programming without adapters or extra hardware. Designed for landscape lighting professionals, its compact, durable design and Bluetooth® connectivity simplify installation, commissioning, and system updates, helping contractors save time while ensuring reliable communication with Luxor-compatible fixtures and devices.
Hunter Industries
Designed for precision, Pro High-Efficiency Nozzles combine a high-uniformity spray pattern with a matched precipitation rate across the line to improve irrigation efficiency and reduce water waste. These robust nozzles are packed with user-friendly features that ensure easy installation, optimal water savings, and easy mixing and matching on zones.
Hunter Industries
The MP Rotator® MP800 Nozzle Family offers a 0.8 in/hr matched precipitation rate across 6' to 24', providing efficient coverage for small spaces and spray retrofits. Featuring wind-resistant streams, high distribution uniformity, and debris-blocking double-pop technology, it maximizes water efficiency, performance, and landscape health.
FX Luminaire
The Terra TG-60 Ground Wash delivers powerful, wide-area illumination with field-adjustable light distribution from 90° to 360°. Built from durable solid brass and rated IP66/67 with IP68 submersion testing, it withstands harsh environments. Luxor® Technology enables zoning, dimming, and RGBW color control for versatile residential and commercial landscape lighting.
FX Luminaire
The Cora™ CN-73 is a durable, low-profile in-grade well light designed for seamless landscape integration. Its reversible housing supports angled or flush installation, while brass construction ensures longevity. Compatible with PAR-36 LEDs, it delivers powerful, precise uplighting for architectural features, trees, and outdoor spaces.
In The Magazine
Lighting for life
Outdoor lighting professionals explain how truly great residential lighting design starts with understanding how homeowners live in and move through their spaces — not just how a property looks
Finding the fix
Experienced irrigation managers share how systematic electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting — backed by training and site documentation — saves time and cuts costly callbacks.
Training that sticks
From chunking content into short segments to getting hands-on fast, irrigation training experts share the methods and mindsets that turn technical knowledge into real field skills — and keep employees coming back for more.
