Marketing consultant Kyle McCarthy argues that the most successful irrigation and lighting contractors in 2026 aren't generating the most leads — they're generating better ones and converting them into higher-value work.

Irrigation Pipeline columnist Christopher Pine urges contractors to move from passive awareness of water policy to active engagement — arguing the industry's future depends on its voice being heard.

New single-family homes saw a slight increase in median lot size in 2025; however, the shift did not change the larger trend of compact neighborhood development.

Pending home sales fell 5.4% in June, marking the largest monthly decline in several months as elevated mortgage rates and high home prices continued to weigh on buyers.

Irrigation Pipeline columnist Christopher Pine breaks down the real meaning of troubleshooting — a strategic process of isolating where problems aren't before diagnosing what they are.

Business consultant Tom Borg makes the case for replacing annual performance reviews with short, ongoing conversations — showing how regular feedback reduces confusion, improves quality and builds stronger irrigation and lighting teams.

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

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.

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.

SiteOne Landscape Supply will be the Official Landscape Supply Partner of the United Soccer League beginning this year.