As daylight hours begin to wane in late Summer, trees begin preparing for the oncoming Winter at the cellular level to increase their cold tolerance. Shrinkage, sugar concentration and dehydration are happening, and their metabolism slows as they enter a state of dormancy. By mid-Winter, they reach their adapted tolerance, their cells now hardened and […]
Water scarcity is a critical global issue impacting all sectors of the economy. In the United States, the hospitality industry is a major contributor to water usage, with hotels alone accounting for 15% of the total water consumed by commercial and institutional facilities. To tackle the significant environmental impact of water consumption in their industry, […]
Shoppers don’t go to the mall just to shop. They are also drawn to the mall to lose themselves in the feeling of getting away from it all for a morning or afternoon while browsing shops and making their purchases. Expanses of lush, green turf, walking paths lined with vibrant flowers, and blooming shrubs—these elements […]
As the nation faces increasing droughts and water scarcity issues, conserving water in any way we can is critical – and replacing areas of non-functional turf with native plants and sustainable landscaping is a great start.
Extreme weather events like drought, wildfires, and flooding are becoming more frequent —
leaving properties vulnerable to destruction. Luckily, using smart water management solutions
can tackle climate risk on properties to make them more sustainable and resilient.
Once early Spring clean-up of garden and flower beds is done, and the ground is unfrozen, preparing and planting landscapes can finally begin. It’s also the perfect time of year to create a water-wise landscape for efficient watering over the hot months of Summer ahead.
Today’s weather-based Smart irrigation technology is much more water-wise than aging irrigation systems built 10-15 years ago. That’s because Smart controllers can monitor the weather, current soil conditions, evaporation, and plant use to determine when and how much water is needed, based on real-time conditions of the site.
Regenerative Landscapes is thinking long term, using methods that improve soil conditions that are sustainable for future plantings, and that will play a major role in restoring our environment for years to come.
Maintaining 300+ acres of irrigated landscaping on a sprawling, higher-education campus can be challenging. With hundreds of acres of landscape turf and shrub beds encompassing a hospital complex, educational buildings, student dorms, sports fields and stadiums, The University of Utah compares to a mini-city.
Sponsored by HydroPoint, Smart Irrigation Month provides an opportunity for the industry to come together each year to showcase cutting-edge smart irrigation technologies and practices that are providing solutions to the challenges in the agricultural and landscape irrigation industries.
