Innovation

Join the discussion on water management best practices and the innovations being made in sustainable water conservation solutions.

  • Green walls demonstrate both environmental sustainability and urban sustainability
    12.15.11

    Environmental Sustainability: The Writing is on the [Green] Wall

    Those of you following this humble corner of the greater blogosphere will recall that my last two posts dealt with some general musings on green roofs.  Lest you think that is the final word in urban sustainability, consider that there are a growing number of systems available to allow one to plant the vertical faces of buildings as well.  As with green roofs, “green walls” offer some tangible  benefits.  Take note however that these installations may impose a few mechanical and... MORE >

  • Atlanta Botanical Garden Green Roof: Urban and Environmental Sustainability
    12.13.11

    Green Roofs and Urban Enhancement for Environmental Sustainability

    My most recent post discussed green roofs and their role in storm water management.  I ended that post with a promise to elaborate more on the subject.  This post will discuss the other benefits of green roof as an architectural element. Durability: The lifespan a roofing system is generally determined by the materials of construction and the resistance of those materials to UV light and the cyclical expansion and contraction that comes with day and night or seasonal temperature changes. ... MORE >

  • Lawn & Landscape Magazine interview
    11.30.11

    Tweetup

    Say what? If “tweetup” isn’t a regular part of your vocabulary, start getting used to it now! According to The Word Lover’s Guide to New Words a tweetup is a real world meeting between two or more people who know each other through the online Twitter service. At the 2011 Irrigation Association show in San Diego, ValleyCrest and Corona Tools organized a tweetup/live landscape chat at the Rain Bird booth that brought together visitors from around the show and around... MORE >

  • 100th winner and tip
    11.14.11

    100 days. 100 ways. 100 hoorays!

    And the 100th winner is… Patti Berryhill of San Jose, CA! Congratulations Patti  and to all the winners of the Hunter® Wireless Rain-Clik™ rain sensor… and to the rest of us. Because when you save water, we all win. And with the water-saving ideas, news and promotions you’ll find at ValleyCrestTakesOn.com, the winning has just begun. Let’s keep the momentum going! Our final tip of the day is to remember that collectively we can make a big impact. Share your... MORE >

  • Winners and Tips 93-99
    11.07.11

    100 Days Winners of the Week

    Congratulations to this week’s winners! Dina Brown of Leesburg, FL Janice Moss of Atlanta, GA Tim Owens of Mission Viejo, CA Michael Jones of Morganton, NC Ann Parnes of New Orleans, LA Tom Germroth of Phoenix, Arizona Travis Bridges of San Marcos, CA You have each won a Hunter® Wireless Rain-Clik™ rain sensor as part of our 100 Ways, 100 Days campaign. You are among the 100 winners who won’t be running your sprinklers in the rain this coming wet... MORE >

  • Winners and Tips 86-92
    11.01.11

    100 Days Winners of the Week

    Congratulations to this week’s winners! Roger Blier of Redmond, WA Michael Sherman of Diamond Bar, CA Shelby Smith of Fort Lauderdale, FL Brett Rye of Tonto Basin, AZ Bill Zingg of Bakersfield, CA Dan Latka of Atlanta, GA Chuck Sleeper of East Lansing, MI You have each won a Hunter® Wireless Rain-Clik™ rain sensor as part of our 100 Ways, 100 Days campaign. You are among the 100 winners who won’t be running your sprinklers in the rain this coming... MORE >

  • Winners and Tips 79-85
    10.25.11

    100 Ways Winners of the Week

    Congratulations to this week’s winners! Paulette Nicoliello of Westboro, MA Kay Kite of Riverside, CA Linda Hardwick of Ft. Myers, FL Keith Thomas of Keller, TX Pete Kreuser of Sacramento, CA Noel Johnston of Frisco, TX Lisa Vogel of San Francisco, CA You have each won a Hunter® Wireless Rain-Clik™ rain sensor as part of our 100 Ways, 100 Days campaign. You are among the 100 winners who won’t be running your sprinklers in the rain this coming wet season... MORE >

  • Cactus
    10.20.11

    Mother Nature is Watching Us

    As populations move into undeveloped areas, we need to be cognoscente of Mother Nature. We must remember that nature will eventually win out if we move in the opposite direction. Why not accept nature and utilize its best qualities to make our lives more fulfilled?  A regenerative landscape, or one that gives back, seems to be the key. Because each native plant has different needs and habits, it fills a particular ecological niche.  The right combination of plants keep diseases from... MORE >

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