Author: Richard Restuccia

Richard is a water management evangelist. He believes passionately in water efficiency and sees the financial and social benefits far too often to keep a secret. Richard is a spokesperson at industry events and on the Hill to provide direction and insight on landscape water management best practices. Richard puts his words into action through service on various boards and committees. He served on the Irrigation Association’s Board of Directors. Richard also writes for other publications and is an award winning contributor to Lawn & Landscape Magazine. In 2014 his efforts were recognized with a “Leadership in Landscape” award. He has a great interest in the supply of clean water for people in developing countries and as an outdoorsman, spends his free time running, swimming and surfing.

Celebrating National Ag Day: Honoring the Farmers and Ranchers Who Feed America

It was back in 1973 when the Agriculture Council of America (ACA) created National Ag Day to increase the public’s awareness of the vital role

Irrigation Hacks: Easy Solutions for Common Problems

There are many easy solutions for complex problems that don’t work. Fortunately for us, these irrigation hacks are simple solutions that work for the irrigation

The Spring Tree Care Checklist: 5 Steps To Take Now

Spring is just around the corner, and there is still time to perform the spring tree care checklist. The steps you take today toward improving

Wet and Wild: A Look at the Current State of Agricultural Irrigation

For the past few years, Aric Olson, President of Jain Irrigation, Inc, has helped us with an annual business forecast for the agricultural irrigation market.

Exploring the Potential of Recycled Water: Strategies and Opportunities in the United States specifically, Tampa Florida

Cities in Florida have been mandated to eliminate all surface wastewater storage by the year 2032. Tampa, for example, currently produces 50 million gallons of

The Meaning Behind The Color Of The Rose

Meaning Behind The Color Of The Rose, this Valentine’s Day, or any day for that matter, make sure the rose you are giving conveys the

Four Reasons Gardens Love Rainwater

It’s been a long time since the West has seen rain like it experienced in January and we know gardens love rainwater. The rain caused

Water Use For Agriculture and Landscape

Water use for Agriculture in California is estimated to be 80% of the total amount of water used in the state. Other states in the

Clean Up Your Landscape After A Storm: A Guide

This year’s storms have been strong and heavy, so understanding how to clean up your landscape after a storm is more important than ever. There

How To Track The Cost Of Water For Your Landscape

Almost everyone will be green and sustainable if it saves them money. Only a few people will give something up or spend more for the