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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
There’s a quiet line item eating into NOI, and contractor margins every single day: inaction. In water management, “doing nothing” may seem harmless, keeping last year’s schedule, skipping the audit, ignoring the small leak, or postponing the retrofit. But the costs compound in ways that budgets rarely capture: water you didn’t need to buy, plants […]
How to Save Water, Strengthen Plant Health, and Upgrade System Performance with Smart Technology Efficient water management is no longer optional — it’s essential. Whether you’re managing a home landscape, a commercial property, or a municipal green space, proper irrigation design, smart programming, and regular maintenance are key to maximizing water savings and ensuring healthy […]
Join us for a powerful conversation with Stuart Eyring, CEO of Orbit Irrigation, as we dig into one of the most important — and often misunderstood — concepts in irrigation: Evapotranspiration (ET). ET is the combination of water lost through soil evaporation and plant transpiration. It is the scientific foundation of modern irrigation scheduling, helping […]
What’s the Issue? Water is one of our most precious resources, yet it is increasingly under pressure from urbanization, climate change, and rising demand. Every second, two more people move to urban areas, and 50% of the world’s population now lives in megacities with 10 million or more residents. This rapid growth strains existing water […]