Get to know how rotors can be a successful tool for irrigators
Jeff Johnson, senior product manager for Rain Bird, gives his insights on why a rotor is a useful tool for irrigation pros. read more
Irrigation tech: Sensors 101
Understanding which sensor is right for the job can help save companies and their customers time and money while conserving resources. read more
Experts’ Tips: Irrigation controllers
Controllers Rain Bird Corp. Joe Porrazzo Product manager — controllers WiFi-enabled controllers are becoming increasingly popular as more people use their mobile devices to manage various systems on their properties. Choosing the right controller can be challenging for contractors because there isn’t a single perfect solution and different products work best for different applications. Contractors should consider their core customers’... read more
Hardscape Solutions: Functionality with a twist
This project’s compact courtyard area between the main house and guest house created challenging space restrictions. read more
ASIC honors Stephen Smith, Linda Davis
The American Society of Irrigation Consultants (ASIC) is bestowing two prestigious awards at its annual conference April 25-27 in Minneapolis. Stephen Smith, Ph.D., will receive the ASIC Roy Williams Memorial Award, and Linda Davis will be awarded the ASIC 2015 Sam Tobey Lifetime Achievement Award. Owner of Wade Water Photography and Buena Vida Farm in Fort Collins, Colo., Smith has... read more
John Deere inks Florida distribution deal with Rain Bird
Effective March 1, John Deere Green Tech, a technology solutions group within John Deere Landscapes, will become an authorized distributor of Rain Bird Corp.’s “Maxicom” and “Site Control” central control products in Florida. “Maxicom is a very robust and feature-rich central control system used on many large, high-profile projects throughout the state of Florida,” said Bill Tullos, district sales manager of... read more
