Irrigation & Lighting, SEPTEMBER 2023
COVER STORY
Control where it counts
Increased focus on pressure regulation doesn’t have to leave irrigation contractors in a tight space.
Pressure regulation has established itself as one of the most direct ways to manage water use in an irrigation system, so much so that legislatures in more than a dozen states (and more on the way) have made this technology the law. If it’s not already mandated in the state you’re doing business in, it could be very soon.IN THIS ISSUE
From the editor
No matter how your summer wrapped up, one thing is for certain: This has been a busy season for irrigation professionals of all stripes.
Irrigation pipeline
Most landscape irrigation contractors and system owners recognize there is a fair amount of maintenance required on their systems.
Night lighting
While landscape lighting systems typically operate smoothly, occasional repairs may be necessary, similar to other mechanical systems.
Business to business
Let’s talk about employee incentives for your green industry business.
IA update
Don’t miss the latest news from the Irrigation Association, including information on this year’s award winners.
Product spotlight
Discover new and innovative products on the market for both irrigation and lighting applications.
FEATURES
Designing an effective irrigation system requires calculating the moisture requirements of a landscape, then building a system to deliver that moisture.
Southern Lights Outdoor Lighting & Audio used strip lighting to accentuate high-end hardscaping.
Fleming Irrigation won the 2023 Changing the Landscape Award for Irrigation, sponsored by Hunter Industries, for a challenging system upgrade.
Whether you’re a contractor or a homeowner, it’s often easy to think of LED lamps for landscape lighting as something that can just be picked up cheaply at the nearest big box store.