Winterizing an Irrigation System
November 5, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
In freezing climates, winterizing an irrigation system is critically important. This technical article covers blowing out an irrigation system as well as automatically draining systems and manual draining systems. Additionally, controllers, backflow devices and pumps are touched upon.
Surviving Drought in the Landscape
August 4, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
Drought! It’s do or die time for your landscape. Recovering from a severe drought is frustrating to say the least. Implementing a comprehensive strategy to restore the balance of the landscape is vital to the soil and the industry.
Irrigation Auditor Training, July 12 -13
June 9, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
Assess irrigation system performance with this comprehensive overview of auditing techniques. This two day session covers field tests and calculating accurate watering schedules based on plant water use, soils and local weather data. Recommended review for the Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor and Certified Irrigation Contractor exams.
Irrigation Association Presents Certified Irrigation Contractor Class
February 20, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
March 8 – 9, 2011 at Automatic Irrigation, 116 Shadowlawn Dr, Fishers, Indiana Advanced | Landscape (16 CEUs) REGISTER NOW! Get Directions Here This two-day class is a comprehensive refresher for experienced contractors. Topics include soil-water-plant relationships, hydraulics, basic electricity, grounding, pumps, job safety requirements, relevant building codes, scheduling, water-use efficiency and system uniformity. Recommended [...]
What is an Irrigation System Audit?
July 26, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
by Tom Barrett Water Conservation An irrigation audit is a process that develops the maximum efficiency possible from an installed irrigation system. Simply, an irrigation audit saves water. How much water can be saved with irrigation system audit? In many cases, after an audit, a landscape will use forty to sixty per cent less water [...]
Brave New Worlds – Landscape Industry Trends
July 26, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
by Tom Barrett “To begin with, it’s worth noting that all the insanity around us notwithstanding there will be a moment when this age will start to make sense: That brave new world will look very different than it does now…” - Joshua Cooper Ramo, author of The Age of the Unthinkable It’s the Economy [...]
