Plant containers, trees, shrubs and vegetable gardens may be watered one day per week using drip irrigation or hand watering only.

Learn more about some of the recipients of the Irrigation Association’s 2025 Anthony W. “Tony” LaFetra Scholarship Program sponsored by Rain Bird, given to college students studying and pursuing careers in the irrigation field.

The Irrigation Association has named North Fort Bend Water Authority, Texas, as the Smart Water Application Technologies 2025 Outstanding Public Engagement Award recipient.

The Irrigation Association has named Colorado Springs Utilities, Colorado, as the Smart Water Application Technologies 2025 Outstanding Industry Partnership Award recipient.

The Irrigation Association announces 2025 award recipients honoring industry excellence, education leadership, and innovation, while opening registration for the Irrigation Show in New Orleans.

Following design and installation best practices ensures irrigation systems deliver on expectations, maximize water efficiency, and build contractor reputation through customer satisfaction and system longevity.

Soil moisture sensors provide real-time data that eliminates irrigation guesswork, enabling smart controllers to optimize water use based on actual plant needs rather than fixed schedules.

Smart Irrigation Month generated unprecedented industry engagement, securing gubernatorial proclamations across five states and boosting awareness nationwide.

Effective irrigation training requires focusing on outcomes, not just completion. Learn what skills are easy to teach versus those requiring years of experience to master.

NDS generated $313 million in revenue in the 12 months ending June 2025, with about 90% of sales in the U.S.