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The Knowledge Gap Between Homeowners and Irrigation Specialists Is Worth 390 Billion Gallons a Year

By Steve Whitesell, Executive Editor Smart irrigation can save the average household with in-ground irrigation up to 15,000 gallons annually, when a certified specialist calibrates it to the property's soil, climate, and plant types. When…
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Why Drip Irrigation Fails Many Homeowners

Contributors: Steve Whitesell, Debby Dunn, Darin Ayres, Drip irrigation promises precision water delivery and significant savings. It waters plant root zones directly, minimizes evaporation, and reduces runoff. In theory, it's the most efficient…
51 Facts About Residential Water Use
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51 Water Facts to Transform Residential Water Use

In this article, The Healthy Green Spaces Coalition explores 51 of the most compelling current water facts. This statistical collection showcases how informed landscaping choices and efficient water practices enable communities to conserve resources,…
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Lawn Carbon Sequestration Report: What the Science Says

Contributors: Dr. Kelly Kopp, Alec Kowalweski, Ph.D. Introduction Agencies and utilities frequently promote replacing lawns with xeric landscapes, artificial turf, or gravel, often framing turfgrass removal as the most straightforward…
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Why Controllers Run on Summer Schedules All Year: Water Efficiency Roundup

Irrigation controller mismanagement and poor scheduling represent a massive opportunity for water efficiency that have nothing to do with equipment failure.  Research shows 30-60% of irrigation water is wasted, and inappropriate schedules…
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Americans’ Shifting Interests in Smart Irrigation and Xeriscape

Water-wise landscaping concepts have undergone remarkable growth over the past two decades, reflecting shifting public priorities around sustainability, technology, and climate adaptation.  By analyzing Google Trends data and state-by-state…
How Tariffs Are Reshaping Water Conservation
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How Tariffs are Reshaping Water Conservation Adoption

Executive Editor: Steve Whitesell Expert Reviewer: Dr Charlie Hall Economic uncertainty is redefining who adopts water conservation upgrades. The Big Picture Economic uncertainty is redefining who adopts water conservation upgrades. Affluent…
Water Wasted from Poor Maintenance
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Irrigation Waste Report: 30-60% of Water Wasted from Poor Maintenance

Executive Editor: Steve Whitesell Expert Author: Dr. Kelly Kopp You don’t need new tech or turf removal to save water—just fix what’s already there. Studies show that 30–60% of irrigation water is wasted due to leaks, misaligned heads,…

Green Spaces: More Than Just a Pretty Place

“I just spent $15,000 on my new landscape to save $40 a month on my water bill!” Seem efficient to you? It’s a question worth asking, especially as more communities across the country are encouraged to change their landscapes in pursuit…
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Sponge Cities: Designing for Drought, Flood, and Fire in a Changing Climate

As climate extremes become the new “normal”, cities must do more than just make space for people—they need to absorb water, heat, and unexpected environmental conditions. With worsening floods, longer droughts, and wildfires creeping into…

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