Beginners Guide: Irrigation Filters
Installing an irrigation filter on your drip irrigation system prevents clogging of emitters and reduces wear and tear on the system. Sand and organic materials
Beginners Guide: Victory Gardens
During World War 2, Americans were asked to plant victory gardens in every available patch of soil. This resulted in 20 million victory gardens producing 40% of
Beginners Guide: Sustainable Groundwater Management Act
A few years and droughts ago (2014 to be exact), Governor Brown signed the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act of 2014 (SGMA) that affects water in California and
Irrigation System Basics
I am impressed daily when I hear about irrigation system basics from landscape contractors. Often I also get asked several of the same common questions
Beginners Guide: Flow Sensors
Flow sensors are easy to install, and any irrigation contractor can assist in the installation. As the cost of water continues to rapidly accelerate there
Beginners Guide: Worm Castings
Worm castings contain five times more nitrogen, seven times more phosphorus, and 11 times more potassium than ordinary soil. Worm castings or vermicast are both
Beginners Guide: Using Plant Species Factor For Watering
Different plants placed in the same landscape may have different water requirements. This is easy to understand when comparing a cactus to a fern. But
Beginners Guide: How Much Water Does My Landscape Need
How much water does my landscape need continues to be a common question from landscapers and homeowners? The garden and landscape industry contributes to the
Beginners Guide: Emitterline Tree Rings
Tree Rings: The campus of UC Irvine has over 25,000 trees, which makes for beautiful parks, shady places to study, and ample areas to retreat
Beginners Guide: Water Charity Trip
Water Charity Trip: The population of the Dominican Republic is estimated to be 10.8 million. With 41% living below the poverty line. That is 4,428,000