Earth Day is one of the most widely recognized environmental events in the world. Every April 22, millions of people take part in activities focused on protecting the planet. But behind the cleanups and campaigns is a deeper story about how it started, what it represents, and why it continues to matter today. Here are […]
Water has always been essential. What’s changed is how much it costs. And why? Across the U.S., water rates are climbing, driven by a “perfect storm” of crumbling infrastructure, new federal mandates, and explosive industrial demand. While annual increases might seem incremental, the cumulative trend is staggering. Here are six things you need to know […]
Drive through farm country and you’ll notice them almost immediately. Long spans of steel stretching across fields, slowly moving in wide circles, quietly watering crops hour after hour. For many, they are just part of the landscape. But those machines, known as center pivots, represent one of the most important shifts in how agriculture is […]
If an irrigation system struggled last season, it won’t fix itself. Small issues tend to compound under summer demand, leading to higher water use, stressed landscapes, and more service calls. Here are six signs it may be time for an upgrade. You’re Constantly Fixing the Same Issues Frequent leaks, valve failures, or wiring problems are […]
Most people water their landscapes based on guesswork. A little here, a little there, adjust the timer when things look dry, and hope for the best. But there’s a number—a simple coefficient—that tells you exactly how much water each plant needs. It’s called the plant species factor, and understanding it can cut your water use […]
Every spring, gardeners plant tomatoes with high hopes. Every summer, those same gardeners wonder why they’re getting more leaves than fruit, why the tomatoes are splitting, or why the plants just look stressed despite all the attention. The problem usually isn’t the variety. It’s not the soil. It’s not even the fertilizer. It’s the water. […]
Spring is coming, and so is irrigation season. But before you flip that controller back on and let the water flow, there’s work to do. An irrigation system that sat dormant all winter doesn’t just wake up ready to perform. Freezing temperatures, shifting soil, and months of inactivity take their toll. Skipping the pre-season checklist […]
The Colorado River water management crisis has reached another critical moment. There is a deadline on the wall, and the West just missed it. February 14th came and went without agreement among the seven Colorado River Basin states on how to manage one of the most critical water systems in North America. It wasn’t the first missed […]
If you watched the Super Bowl this past Sunday, you probably noticed the passes, the tackles, and maybe even the halftime show. But did you notice the lawn? Of course you didn’t. And that’s exactly the point. The turf at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara looked flawless. Not a brown spot, not a puddle, not […]
Every February 2nd, America pauses for one of its most charmingly ridiculous traditions: waiting for a groundhog to predict the weather. But what most people don’t realize is that Groundhog Day isn’t a solo act. It’s a rivalry. On one side, we have Punxsutawney Phil.  A celebrity groundhog. He’s got the top hat, the crowds, […]