Katie Navarra Archive

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The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) announced that Project EverGreen will lead the annual Renewal & Remembrance volunteer service event starting in 2027.
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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.
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When Kansas City hosted 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, much of the attention focused on the Arrowhead Stadium playing field.
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The American Society of Landscape Architects is calling for entries to its 2026 Emerging Professionals Design Competition, inviting early-career landscape architects and final-year student members to develop concepts to transform the Angie Knoll Park, a highly visible yet currently inaccessible open space in downtown Los Angeles.
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The home construction industry is placing greater emphasis on outdoor water use, making irrigation system performance a larger part of the overall building design.
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Andrew Moberly, CLIA, CIC, CIT, CWM, CLVLT, of Hunter Industries has been working in the irrigation industry for 17 years.
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July marks the start of Smart Irrigation Month.
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Experienced irrigation managers from Ryan Lawn & Tree and DLC Resources share how systematic electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting — backed by training and site documentation — saves time and cuts costly callbacks.
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The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) announced that CEO Rhett Evans will conclude his leadership role in 2027, marking nearly two decades with the organization.
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With the FIFA World Cup 2026 games well underway, Michigan State University has launched a series of stories highlighting how its collaboration with FIFA and the University of Tennessee is providing natural rather than artificial turf for the tournament.
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Denver Parks and Recreation (DPR), like many municipalities nationwide, is faced with reducing water use.
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Houzz, an online platform focused on home design, renovation, landscaping and construction, released survey results showing that homeowners are investing in projects that expand usable living space and create more comfortable areas for relaxation and entertaining.
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The Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) announced an expansion of the educational offerings at The Landscape Show 2026 with the introduction of a dedicated Irrigation Track.
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Frequent drought conditions, increasing watering restrictions and rising utility costs challenge irrigation contractors to meet all those demands while delivering on property owners’ aesthetic expectations.
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    For years, many contractors avoided the issue of how much water is used in landscape irrigation systems.
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    The Watch Us Grow: 2024 Industry Standouts program celebrates business owners who have developed their teams and their revenues.
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    The WaterSense draft specifies criteria for landscape irrigation spray sprinkler nozzles to earn a label under the EPA’s program.