CEO Message

IA CEO Natasha Rankin highlights three practical strategies for contractors this season: smarter activations, combined irrigation and lighting work, and profitable retrofits.

Irrigation pipeline

As irrigation season kicks off, columnist Christopher Pine urges technicians to revisit the hydraulic, electrical, layout and scheduling basics that drive every field decision.

Night lighting

Kevin Smith reviews 2025 landscape lighting trends, from black fixtures and strip lighting to smart controls and social media etiquette for contractors.

Taking care of business

Bad hires cost small businesses thousands. Consultant Tom Borg breaks down the full financial impact of poor hiring decisions and shares proven strategies to reduce costly turnover.

IA update

The Irrigation Association reveals the 2025 New Product Contest winners across landscape irrigation, lighting and agriculture categories, plus the inaugural Startup of the Year.