RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. – In celebration of Smart Irrigation Month, Rain Bird Corporation is unveiling the CLC Landscape Renovation Project, a charitable partnership that showcases irrigation products and smart watering practices from 25 Ways to Save, an initiative Rain Bird launched in 2015. Working alongside a coalition of partners and volunteers, a community church…
PETALUMA, Calif. – HydroPoint Data Systems has acquired smart irrigation provider Baseline, Inc. based in Boise, Idaho. Following record revenue growth for both companies in 2015 and 2016 year to date, HydroPoint’s acquisition of Baseline brings an array of smart water management technologies to the HydroPoint 360 Smart Water Management platform and expands its geographic…
VISTA, Calif. – Heaviland Landscape Management projects it will save the Palomar Tech Center 2.3 million gallons of potable water annually, through landscape design renovation and a recycled water irrigation system conversion. Additionally, the project has reduced maintenance costs while enhancing the property’s overall beauty. Located at 2443 Impala Dr. in Carlsbad, this commercial property…
James Martin Associates has awarded more than $24,000 in scholarships to students who have expressed a strong interest in pursuing careers in the landscape and horticulture industry. As a member of The National Association of Landscape Professionals, James Martin Associates has always enjoyed the opportunity to collaborate with the foundation and help enrich the…
Housing has officially opened for the 2016 Irrigation Show and Education Conference, Dec. 5–9. Start planning and book your room today. The Irrigation Association has again partnered with Connections Housing, the official and exclusive housing vendor for the 2016 Irrigation Show. Connections offers discounted rates and complimentary internet at eight hotels located near the…
SAN MARCOS, Calif. – Hunter proudly announces the release of a complete system of micro irrigation products for any application. New to Hunter’s Micro lineup: PLD-LOC fittings which fit ½ inch tubing/dripline between 16-18 mm, commercial-grade IH Risers (flexible PVC), multi-port emitters for commercial PVC systems, Mini Landscape Dripline, ¼ inch polyethylene and vinyl tubing,…
ATLANTA – The Southern Nursery Association (SNA) has announced details of the new SEGreen Landscape Conference, scheduled for Aug. 31 – Sept. 1, 2016, at The Classic Center in Athens, Georgia. The conference, produced by SNA in cooperation with University of Georgia Extension and sponsored by the Georgia Urban Ag Council, will be held in…
TUCSON, Ariz. – Rain Bird Training Services has released its schedule of irrigation training events for Summer 2016. These events offer irrigation professionals the chance to improve their knowledge bases, receive Irrigation Association (IA) continuing education credits (CEUs) and even prepare for IA certification exams. “While summer is a busy time for irrigation professionals,…
Scott Richardson joins PCS – Pestguard Commercial Services. Scott, as a leader in multiple industries, comes to PCS with a Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, is a Certified Florida Master Gardener and has extensive experience in the grounds maintenance, landscape maintenance, irrigation and horticulture industry for community associations. Pestguard Commercial Services (PCS) serves the west…
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – The State of New York has approved a contract for Toro equipment through The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) for use by all state agencies and other authorized users. The contract was approved by the State of New York on April 13, and the new agreement provides state agencies competitive pricing for the…
