See you in the Lone Star State
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by Kyle Brown
5M ago
By the time this edition gets into your hands, I’m hopeful that you’re preparing for the upcoming Irrigation Show and Education Week in San Antonio, Texas, from Nov. 27-Dec. 1. I know that the common line about the Lone Star State is that everything is bigger there. It might sound silly, but this year’s event is following that trend. There are more opportunities available this year for an irrigation professional, whether you’re there to network with colleagues, pick up the newest products or absorb some education. I wanted to use this space to call out a few ways to make the most of this year ..read more
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10 ways to be the best contractor you can be
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by Kevin Smith
5M ago
Improving as a contractor takes time, professionalism and practice. But there are a few rules that hold true no matter what segment of the market you cover. Here are my top 10 guidelines to being the best contractor you can be. Put these practices into your procedures and make the most of them! 1. Know the product that you are installing. Attend manufacturers’ training programs and don’t be afraid to ask questions. Many manufacturers have local support specialists who can provide you with technical and product assistance. Most will have product samples to show you and your customer. You can se ..read more
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Illuminated versatility
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by Luke Reynolds
5M ago
A smart LED lamp isn’t just any lightbulb. It’s an energy-efficient LED light source with integrated wireless communication features, according to Roshan Iynanda, associate product manager at Unique Lighting Systems, Bloomington, Minnesota. These lamps can be controlled remotely through smartphone apps, smart home systems or voice commands. With their range of colors, brightness settings and programming options, smart LEDs provide a much greater degree of customization and control. Download 2023 Smart LED Lamp Comparison Charts Set up smart LEDs for success A key difference between a standard ..read more
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A different light
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by Katie Navarra
5M ago
With its ability to transform outdoor spaces, landscape lighting has become an essential aspect of modern architecture and design at home and in public areas. When it comes to landscape lighting, the fundamentals of design for commercial and residential projects are similar, but the nuances can be as distinct as day and night. “I think of them as two different palettes,” says John Pletcher, principal at Natural Accents Outdoor Lighting in Kansas City, Missouri. “The design on commercial projects is to highlight the appeal of the building as opposed to the appeal of the home and its landscaping ..read more
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Irrigation and Lighting announces CTL winners
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by Edited by Anne Blankenbiller
5M ago
Fairfax, Virginia-based Irrigation & Lighting magazine named its winners for the 2023 Irrigation & Lighting Changing the Landscape Awards.  The awards recognize projects that took on difficult obstacles or produced outstanding results for clients. The Changing the Landscape Awards are presented in two categories: landscape irrigation and lighting.  The winner of the landscape irrigation category was Fleming Irrigation, Palo, Iowa, for a project that involved designing and installing an irrigation system that used water effectively across a challenging 5-acre property with ste ..read more
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Impossible plans
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by Kyle Brown
7M ago
No matter how your summer wrapped up, one thing is for certain: This has been a busy season for irrigation professionals of all stripes. At least, that’s what I can assume from the projects that were submitted for this year’s Changing the Landscape Awards. All of the entries we received showed an incredible amount of ingenuity and expertise across both categories of irrigation and landscape lighting. From its start, this program has been one of my favorites to see come together year over year. While I don’t get to make the final judgments about who the winners are (a quick thank you to our Edi ..read more
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Designing with linear lights
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by Katie Navarra
7M ago
Want unbeatable advertising? Look left, look right, look no further than your most recent client’s neighbors. There is no better form of advertising than tapping into a homeowner’s desire to keep up with their neighbors. Those wowed by a well-executed landscape lighting design can become your next best customers. That’s precisely how Pete Bryant, owner of Southern Lights Outdoor Lighting & Audio in Greensboro, North Carolina, landed a 76-fixture job with 110 feet of low-voltage linear strip lighting. “This project happened to be the next-door neighbor of a previous client where we designed ..read more
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Brighter business decisions
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by Luke Reynolds
7M ago
Whether you’re a contractor or a homeowner, it’s often easy to think of LED lamps for landscape lighting as something that can just be picked up cheaply at the nearest big box store. But when it comes to the products on offer as well as supplier support, buying these efficient, versatile lamps directly from the manufacturer has plenty of benefits. Download 2023 LED Lamp Comparison Charts Buying from a big box might be easier overall on protecting your revenue, but the difference in quality and available options will be apparent to clients, says Tom Garber, CEO of EmeryAllen, Mount Pleasant, So ..read more
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Light on the water
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by Kyle Brown
7M ago
A good landscape lighting design has to take into consideration the environment surrounding the property. That environment typically doesn’t mean working from paddleboards to get just the right light effects on the water’s surface. But that’s what Greg Matthews, CLVLT, COLD, owner of Luxury Illumination in Palm Beach, Florida, took on in the design that won his team the 2023 Changing the Landscape Award for Landscape Lighting, sponsored by Brilliance LED. Luxury Illumination, started in 2015, has handled larger lighting installations in at least 15 states. It also covers outdoor audio installa ..read more
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Watch Us Grow 2023 Industry Standouts
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by Kyle Brown
10M ago
Building a company and encouraging growth while harnessing an engaged workforce in an active market isn’t easy for irrigation and landscape lighting professionals. It takes an understanding of the importance of education and culture, and sometimes a little bit of risk. The Watch Us Grow: 2023 Industry Standouts program celebrates contractors and business owners who develop both their revenues and their teams. For this year’s class, that means a drive for education of both yourself and your team as well as the willingness to put yourself on the line. We hope their stories guide your company’s n ..read more
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