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There are many ways water waste can fly under the radar if your crews arenāt trained to spot it. Yet proactively monitoring irrigation systems not only helps you avoid upset customer calls, but it can also separate your company from the competition. āIf you’re not currently offering smart irrigation upgrades to existing customers, then you […]
As attention on water usage increases due to cost and restrictions, the need for water-efficient landscapes has never been more prevalent. Thankfully, there are a wealth of tools and tactics to help your clients maintain a vibrant landscape while irrigating sustainably. Ā āThere are many more options for water-saving technologies compared to 20 years ago,ā […]
Smart controllers for irrigation systems are frequently championed as one of the low-hanging fruit when it comes to increased water efficiency. However, this technology cannot reach its full potential without a professional setup. Ā In fact, professional calibration nearly doubles smart irrigation savings. According to the Healthy Green Spaces Coalition, when an irrigation specialist tunes […]
When it comes to selling water conservation enhancements to residential clients, what matters most varies drastically from what convinces commercial customers. While financial incentives like lower water bills and rebates help, behavioral motivations drive lasting change on the residential side. According to the Healthy Green Spaces Coalition, homeowners change their landscape and irrigation practices for […]
Irrigation winterizations may not be top of mind when you think of revenue generators for your business, but this service shouldnāt be overlooked either. NationScapes, based in Lakewood, Colorado, will conduct over 6,000 winterizations this year with a team of 15-18 technicians. Tom Handy, manager of the irrigation department at NationScapes, says they achieve this […]
As sustainable water use becomes more top of mind for customers, one option you can present is incorporating rainwater harvesting to supplement their irrigation usage. Rainwater collection can help reduce stormwater runoff and has fewer contaminants compared to surface and ground waters. How much water a client can expect to collect and be able to […]
Missing a leak during your spring irrigation startups is not how you want to start off the year. However, with the right strategies and processes in place, you can enhance your routing efficiency and avoid costly mistakes. āSpringtime scheduling can be tricky, especially for those companies that exist in winter climates,ā says Tim Malooly, owner […]
If your team offers irrigation services, the beginning of spring is also the time for irrigation startups. This is prime time to review your clientsā systems for any winter damage, as well as an opportunity to identify potential enhancements. System Startup Recommendations The first step technicians should take before starting the irrigation system is to […]
Conducting irrigation system evaluations for your customers can help with optimal water efficiency, improved plant health and increased customer satisfaction. Dan Duren, Badgerland Irrigation & Lighting Service, based in Stoughton, Wisconsin, says how frequently you should review irrigation systems will vary based on your location. In the Midwest, he recommends at least once per season, […]
Written by: Alec Kowalewski, associate professor and turfgrass specialist at Oregon State University Turfgrass is known for requiring frequent irrigation during the summer months to sustain active growth and development, and an aesthetically pleasing appearance. Due to recent concerns associated with the availability of water, turfgrass irrigation is being scrutinized. Turfgrass scientists have been exploring […]
