In 2023, California signed AB1572 into law, requiring the removal of non-functional turf irrigated with potable water by 2028. The move is a bold step toward long-term water conservation and climate adaptation. For sustainability leaders, facility managers, and landscape specifiers, the message is clear: the era of turf-heavy commercial landscapes is ending. But as organizations […]
As environmental awareness and climate concerns grow, maintaining a sustainable company image has never been more critical. Landscaping plays a key role in shaping that image. Sustainable commercial landscaping and maintenance practices not only support environmental health but also enhance a company’s reputation and brand identity. However, true sustainability in landscaping is impossible without efficient […]
Water scarcity is a critical global issue impacting all sectors of the economy. In the United States, the hospitality industry is a major contributor to water usage, with hotels alone accounting for 15% of the total water consumed by commercial and institutional facilities. To tackle the significant environmental impact of water consumption in their industry, […]
Shoppers don’t go to the mall just to shop. They are also drawn to the mall to lose themselves in the feeling of getting away from it all for a morning or afternoon while browsing shops and making their purchases. Expanses of lush, green turf, walking paths lined with vibrant flowers, and blooming shrubs—these elements […]
As the nation faces increasing droughts and water scarcity issues, conserving water in any way we can is critical – and replacing areas of non-functional turf with native plants and sustainable landscaping is a great start.
Extreme weather events like drought, wildfires, and flooding are becoming more frequent —
leaving properties vulnerable to destruction. Luckily, using smart water management solutions
can tackle climate risk on properties to make them more sustainable and resilient.
Once early Spring clean-up of garden and flower beds is done, and the ground is unfrozen, preparing and planting landscapes can finally begin. It’s also the perfect time of year to create a water-wise landscape for efficient watering over the hot months of Summer ahead.
Today’s weather-based Smart irrigation technology is much more water-wise than aging irrigation systems built 10-15 years ago. That’s because Smart controllers can monitor the weather, current soil conditions, evaporation, and plant use to determine when and how much water is needed, based on real-time conditions of the site.
Regenerative Landscapes is thinking long term, using methods that improve soil conditions that are sustainable for future plantings, and that will play a major role in restoring our environment for years to come.
Maintaining 300+ acres of irrigated landscaping on a sprawling, higher-education campus can be challenging. With hundreds of acres of landscape turf and shrub beds encompassing a hospital complex, educational buildings, student dorms, sports fields and stadiums, The University of Utah compares to a mini-city.
