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Plant containers, trees, shrubs and vegetable gardens may be watered one day per week using drip irrigation or hand watering only.

Learn more about some of the recipients of the Irrigation Association’s 2025 Anthony W. “Tony” LaFetra Scholarship Program sponsored by Rain Bird, given to college students studying and pursuing careers in the irrigation field.

The Irrigation Association has named North Fort Bend Water Authority, Texas, as the Smart Water Application Technologies 2025 Outstanding Public Engagement Award recipient.

The Irrigation Association has named Colorado Springs Utilities, Colorado, as the Smart Water Application Technologies 2025 Outstanding Industry Partnership Award recipient.

The Irrigation Association announces 2025 award recipients honoring industry excellence, education leadership, and innovation, while opening registration for the Irrigation Show in New Orleans.

Following design and installation best practices ensures irrigation systems deliver on expectations, maximize water efficiency, and build contractor reputation through customer satisfaction and system longevity.

Lighting color temperature is subjective and varies by region and client preference, requiring contractors to understand the Kelvin scale and client needs to create effective outdoor lighting designs.

Soil moisture sensors provide real-time data that eliminates irrigation guesswork, enabling smart controllers to optimize water use based on actual plant needs rather than fixed schedules.

Irrigation Association certification validates technical expertise, opens career opportunities, and elevates industry professionalism while delivering measurable benefits to contractors and clients through improved system performance.

NDS generated $313 million in revenue in the 12 months ending June 2025, with about 90% of sales in the U.S. 

Residents are reminded not to switch to potable water for lawn irrigation to avoid higher utility bills and because the city does not maintain sufficient domestic supply.

Inc. editors noted that this year’s honorees grew despite rising costs and shifting market conditions.

The change allows workers and families to pay for credentialing costs—such as exam fees and related expenses—using 529 funds for the first time.

A recent assessment estimates about 20,000 acres of nonfunctional turf remain across Southern California.

This article looks at data on imports and analyzes potential impacts from recent tariff news.