Joshua Martin, the founder of LandOne Takeoff, never quite expected he’d be a green industry professional turned software developer. But, here he is. Martin is a licensed landscape and irrigation designer in Alabama. He’s worked in the green industry for more than 15 years doing installation, estimates, design and project management. He’s been with Bodine’s Landscape Services for 10 years.... read more
Pacific Landscape Management in Hillsboro, Ore., has been using smart irrigation products for many years. One such product is soil-moisture sensors. “We’ve learned that you need to have enough of them in different locations so your readings aren’t just based on a sunny or shady location, an area with tree roots or certain types of soil,” says Bob Grover, president.... read more
As irrigation systems and equipment have become more advanced, the ability to monitor them has, too. We spoke with Rob Allwood, USA sales manager of Quartix, and Rudy Larsen, founder of Smart Rain, to find out how they’re helping irrigation contractors keep their systems, equipment and crews in check. System savvy Some irrigation software such as Smart Rain’s helps irrigation... read more
If you can’t find the right software for your company’s irrigation management, getting inventive might be the next step to take. read more
Smart Rain launched new iOS and Android mobile applications to help landscapers and property managers better manage irrigation watering needs. read more
Rain Master debuted the DX3 Satellite Central Control System, powered by Laguna software. “The new DX3 controller has a great user interface that allows the user to access data in the field,” said Brian Sherman, irrigation technician of Moorpark College in Moorpark, Calif. “Coupled with the Laguna central software, there are many features to help irrigation managers conserve water.” The DX3’s Laguna... read more
