irrigation
What to know about home irrigation systems
Landscaping goes a long way toward how residents, guests and even prospective buyers view a property. A 2023 Thumbtack survey conducted in partnership with Nextdoor found that 73 percent of homeowners feel a well-kept lawn dramatically improves curb...
Extreme weather is no longer an aberration. Drought conditions are one of the extreme weather phenomena that people may experience in a given year, making managing water usage a critical aspect of home ownership.
Researchers warn that drought is expected to increase in both frequency and severity,...
The agricultural sector is built on plants and animal life, but the industry can still affect the environment in ways that contribute to the ill effects of climate change. According to data published in a 2022 report from McKinsey & Company, agriculture accounts for nearly one-quarter of global...
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Following the extreme drought conditions last summer, many growers are reconsidering their irrigation infrastructure. While long-term climate trends actually show our climate is becoming wetter, projections show an increased likelihood of...
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How can “smart” irrigation technologies help us in a drought?
This article is adapted from a recent post in the University of Minnesota Turfgrass Science News.
The Irrigation Association has deemed July as Smart Irrigation Month....
Maintaining a lush, green lawn and thriving landscape that includes shrubbery, flowers and trees requires time, money and often some sweat equity. However, the beauty that results from such effort compels many homeowners to take on the landscaping challenge.
Forgetting to water the greenery or...
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Over my two seasons as a vegetable crops educator in Minnesota, I've been surprised by the number of questions and photos I get about disorders that are related to irrigation issues. Have you ever experienced hollow heart in potatoes,...
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