SiteOne Landscape Supply announced a leadership transition as longtime executive Scott Salmon prepares to retire, with Daniel Laughlin named as his successor.

Robert Bartlett Jr., chairman and CEO of Bartlett Tree Experts, has been awarded the Elizabeth Medal of Honour by the Royal Horticultural Society—an international recognition reserved for individuals who have made significant contributions to horticulture.

Rising gas prices and economic volatility come up in daily conversations, leaving many business owners, including irrigation contractors, wondering, “How will this impact this year’s irrigation season?” and “What adjustments will I need to make?”

The U.S. housing market continues to report mixed trends in January, with a decline in building permit requests and completions, but an increase in housing starts among privately-owned projects, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau data.

Standing in formal gardens thousands of miles from home, Tyler Stewart saw something he hadn’t encountered in the western United States: unfamiliar plant diseases, unfamiliar plant species and new-to-him irrigation practices.  

The Irrigation Association hosted its 2026 Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C., March 10-12, giving members an opportunity to talk with lawmakers and federal agencies about policies shaping irrigation and water management.

Spring irrigation startups reveal hidden issues before they become costly problems. Experts share inspection steps, crew training tips and water savings strategies.

The City of Pflugerville, Texas, has implemented Stage 3 emergency water restrictions beginning March 4, 2026, until further notice, due to historically low levels at Lake Pflugerville.

Ewing Outdoor Supply announced that President and CEO Douglas York will transition to a strategic advisor and board member role effective July 1, 2026.

In the early 1990s, Warren Gorowitz, CLIA, the director of sustainability and social impact for Hunter Industries and a past Irrigation Association president, attended what is now known as the National Collegiate Landscape Competition (NCLC).

Michigan State University (MSU) and Purdue Extension experts announced an upcoming webinar focusing on shifting water policies in Indiana and Michigan.

The Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association recently opened its annual award nominations process.

Russ Jundt, the IA’s 2025 Innovator Award winner, has built a career on challenging the status quo in the irrigation industry.

The Toro Company Foundation announced a $50,000 donation to support the 2026 Rounds 4 Research (R4R) program, continuing more than a decade of funding turfgrass research through the GCSAA Foundation.

The NALP Foundation announced a $750,000 pledge from the Kevin and Lorraine Kehoe Foundation to support the future of the landscape profession.