Imagine getting in your car for a cross-country road trip, but there’s one problem. Your dashboard doesn’t have a fuel gauge. You have no idea how much gas is in the tank. What would you do? Most of us would probably stop for gas far more often than we need to. We’d top off the tank constantly, just to be safe. Running out […]
If you’ve spent any real time in the field, you already know this: the true cost of irrigation work isn’t fitting; it’s the labor. Glue, primer, cure times, extra tools, and return trips all add up fast. Push-to-connect fittings change that math in a meaningful way. These fittings aren’t shortcuts. They’re a better process, one that reduces labor, lowers material costs, speeds up installs and repairs, and gets crews on and off […]
If you live or work in the western U.S., you’ve heard the same refrain lately: “We’ve had a lot of rain—are we out of the drought?” It’s an understandable question. Stormy weeks refill creeks, turn hillsides green, and make reservoirs look healthier. In parts of the West, recent precipitation has helped. In California, for example, officials noted that rainfall has […]
The holidays prompt us to reflect on what matters and how today’s choices shape the year ahead. In water and irrigation, conserving water is no longer optional. It’s essential. Done right, it becomes a lasting gift season after season. At Husqvarna Professional Irrigation and Agriculture, we focus on helping professionals use water more efficiently, so […]
Insights from a new UC San Diego study on the hidden drivers of drought risk I’ve always appreciated having the University of California, San Diego practically “up the street” from where I live. Beyond the ocean views and the innovation culture, UCSD continues to deliver research that reshapes how we think about climate, agriculture, and water. […]
If it feels like your water bill is creeping up month after month, you’re not imagining things. Homeowners across the country are opening their statements, doing a double take, and asking the same question: “How am I using this much water?” The truth is you might not be. In many cases, rising bills have less […]
Every November, as we gather around the table and give thanks for food, family, and friendship, it’s worth pausing to consider what quietly connects every part of that scene: water. From the fields that grew our food to the rivers that shaped our communities, water touches everything we celebrate at Thanksgiving. It’s in the soil […]
Every gardener knows the feeling. You walk outside the morning after a gentle rain, and your garden looks transformed. The colors are richer. The leaves are glossier. The whole landscape feels cleaner and more alive. It’s not your imagination, rain really does bring your garden to life in a way irrigation water rarely can. So what is it about rainwater that makes […]
For irrigation contractors and agricultural producers, water is not an abstract political topic. It is the operating system of your business. Every field, every landscape, every pivot, every valve, every crop depends on it. This week, that operating system became even more strained. The seven states that rely on the Colorado River failed to reach […]
Introduction: Landscapes Built for the Future Landscape professionals worldwide are encountering a new reality characterized by hotter summers, unpredictable rainfall, and rising client expectations for greener, more resilient outdoor spaces. In this current climate, sustainable and climate-adaptive landscapes have become essential rather than optional. Today’s property owners seek not only beauty but also long-term performance. […]