Columns

Natasha
Smart irrigation technology saves homeowners thousands of gallons annually while building a more sustainable future for water conservation and landscape health.
TCOBusiness_Iss2_25
Business owners can solve challenges creatively by cultivating company culture, embracing cross-disciplinary thinking, seeking external perspectives, and using frameworks.
IrrigationPipeline_Iss2_25
Effective irrigation system inspections improve client relationships, business operations, and create revenue pipelines through proper documentation and follow-up.
NightLighting_Iss2_25
Modern landscape lighting trends include black fixtures, smaller LED units, artistic bollards, and advanced zoning controls for enhanced customer customization.
Irrigation-Pipeline_Mar25
Thirty irrigation contractors gathered in Boston for the first Irrigation Mastermind conference, showcasing the power of peer networking in driving industry excellence.
Natasha
The irrigation industry's united influence on EPA's WaterSense decision proves that engagement matters—both in advocacy and workforce development.
Mar25-NightLighting
From voltage meters to hand tools, outdoor lighting professionals recommend specific equipment to keep on hand for efficient troubleshooting and on-site repairs.
Kyle-Winter
Companies finding success in labor recruitment focus on career development and competitive wages.
Dec24_Pine
Technology adoption and workforce development signal irrigation industry's evolution toward more sophisticated business practices.
Dec24_Nightlighting
Modern landscape lighting control systems offer smart technology options for residential and commercial applications.
Peer-Groups-Column
Peer groups are formed to allow business leaders to join other like-minded leaders in a forum to share goals, challenges and ideas.
ChrisPine_Sept24
For years, many contractors avoided the issue of how much water is used in landscape irrigation systems.
Kyle Brown, Irrigation & Lighting editor-in-chief
Irrigation & Lighting editor in chief Kyle Brown discusses using smart irrigation practices and providing efficient water application.
Nightlighting_Sept24
Permanent holiday lighting seems to be a big trend in our landscape lighting industry.
Kyle Brown, Irrigation & Lighting editor-in-chief
Irrigation & Lighting editor in chief Kyle Brown discusses the this year's Watch Us Grow: Industry Standouts feature.