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Live Streaming From Rain Bird Provides Professional Irrigation Training Anywhere
Tucson, Ariz.— Rain Bird Services, a division of Rain Bird Corporation, has introduced Rain Bird Live Streaming – live online irrigation training conducted by professional trainers. These pre-scheduled, in-depth technical training
Pouring With Answers
Although high summer temperatures just ended, anytime is a good time to make sure your irrigation system is running at its peak potential. An irrigation audit ensures you are not
Reprogramming Irrigation
Approximately one-third of the world's 7-billion people live in areas experiencing a water shortage. Equally shocking is that only 1 percent of the world's limit
Ready To Ride
Etched into the natural terrain of an 80-acre urban park is Denver Parks and Recreation’s (DPR) Ruby Hill Bike Park. Unveiled in July 2016, Ruby Hill, the largest public bike park, is a
Don’t Overdo It
People often talk about balance—a balanced diet, balance between work and home, and balancing checkbooks for some of us Baby Boomers, who do things “old school.”
Part 2: Watering Synthetic Turf
Last month, I looked at the issue of whether or not synthetic-turf fields should require irrigation; basically, the decision has to be on a case-by-case basis, and there are many variables to consider.
Watering Synthetic Turf—Really?--Part 1
I remember the first time somebody suggested that I consider putting an irrigation system into a synthetic-turf field. It was one of those “Say what?” moments.
Simple But Effective
Sports fields are often the focal point of a facility and take the most irrigation per square foot to maintain. Because you want to keep fields in premium condition, there are fewer options for water conservation than with the typical landscape turf.
Liquid Assets -- LBWA
Photo: © Can Stock Photo Inc. / VoyagerixEditor's Note: This column, ТLBWAУ (Leadership By Wandering Around), is based on the premise that, in order to find out what's going on in the field, a parks
Rain Bird Offers Summer Irrigation Courses
Irrigation season is upon us, and this summer, both new and experienced irrigation professionals can enhance their skills by attending training provided by Rain Bird Services.Over the next few
FX Luminaire Wins Awards
The Luxor ZD, a new landscape lighting controller from FX Luminaire, was the winner of the 2012 Irrigation Show's People's Choice and Best New Product awards in the specialty category. The Luxor
Winterizing Podcast
Lewey Landscaping & LawnCare, Inc. (http://www.leweylandscaping.com), a North Carolina-based full-service landscaping and lawn care company, has announced the release of a podcast sharing tips
Rain Bird Academy Dates
Rain Bird Services Corp. has announced the dates and locations of its 2012-2013 Rain Bird Academy training season.http://youtu.be/5Ymfiizo73ERain Bird Academy classes provide training on the
Calculate Water Savings
КSan Marcos, Calif.--Hunter Industries has a well-earned reputation as the world's leading manufacturer of water efficient irrigation products. The latest Hunter innovation isn't a product at all. It'
Garden Water Conservation
Your garden needs water to thrive, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't be a responsible water user.Here are some great tips from the National Gardening Association:If you would like to see your
What Is Falling From The Sky?
Today we had a pretty interesting event happen in Phoenix. It was a rare event, actually. However, when I tell you what it was, most of you will laugh. That's right, I said you will laugh. Not because
Rain Bird Irrigation Training
Rain Bird Services Corp. has set its 2011-2012 Rain Bird Academy training season with more than 70 classes and workshops across the country. Irrigation and green industry professionals interested in
Rain Bird Sweepstakes
In honor of Smart Irrigation Month, Rain BirdЁ will be giving away a new ESP-SMT Smart Control System to a lucky Facebook fan each week during the month of July.ТSmart Irrigation Month is designed to
Water Sources
Editor's Note: Parks & Rec Business magazine presents the third part in a year-long series of articles devoted to park landscaping and grounds maintenance, Landscaper's Corner. Please let us know