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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 […]
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 […]
In response to drought conditions, many municipalities have rolled out water restrictions that result in tree deaths and increase the heat island effect as they label turfgrass and green spaces as part of the problem. Recognizing this challenge for the irrigation and landscape industry, the National Association of Landscape Professionals, Scotts Miracle-Gro, Hunter Industries, Rain […]
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 […]
Water is a precious resource and in certain areas of the country, the push to preserve it by removing landscapes is becoming more prevalent. The good news is drought-tolerant landscaping can help conserve water without having to remove landscapes completely. In drought-stricken regions, many counties are offering rebates and incentives to get rid of lawns. […]
When monitoring your clientās water usage on their property, are you going by gut feelings and guesstimates or do you have hard data to help drive your adjustment to their irrigation system? Justin White, owner of K&D Landscaping, Inc., based in Watsonville, California, compares not utilizing data-driven water management to if you had a credit card […]
K&D Landscaping, Inc., based in Watsonville, California, recently hosted their third Annual Central Coast Water Summit, at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalkās Cocoanut Grove on March 7. This event was a gathering of experts, policymakers and stakeholders who all shared insights on sustainable water management strategies crucial to the Central Coast region. Justin White, owner of K&D […]
