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Happy first day of summer! In most of the country, your kids have been out of school for at least a week or two, it’s...

June 21 is Father’s Day—and a great opportunity to promote some of the cool things you can do to trick out your...

June 5, 2015, PHOENIX, Ariz.— Pat Cook has assumed leadership of Ewing Irrigation and Landscape Supply’s Pacific...

The conversation in many places around the country often turns to water. The first question most contractors are asking...

Ewing’s t-shirt program helps professional landscape and irrigation contractors inexpensively supply their employees...

When I hear other coaches and leaders say, “My management style is…” a red flag pops up in my head. Because here is the...

Just like people need the proper food and nutrients to survive, plants have their own requirements for healthy growth....

This year, more than ever before, many customers are saying that they just can't find enough employees!

Do drought and water restrictions have you struggling to keep landscapes alive? Low-volume drip irrigation, as an...

We started this bistro lighting series with a focus on how to build your business with bistro lighting, and then...

There are many benefits to designing, installing and maintaining landscapes with local climate, vegetation and soil...

In today’s society, many consumers are constantly on the hunt for the “fast food” version of a mature turfgrass stand....

In distribution, part of our role is to support professional contractors by clarifying misconceptions—such as the...

"Well, because we have always done it that way" is a logic commonly applied to the application of water on our...

On April 1, Gov. Jerry Brown ordered mandatory statewide water restrictions as California faces another year of severe...

Follow these tips to add credibility and boost your brand without breaking the bank.

Last time on Bink’s Business Blog, I discussed creating a profit plan for the new year. The profit plan is your tool...

When shopping, you might see the product you want for a lower price at a different location, or a similar product from...

We started this bistro lighting series with a focus on how to build your business with bistro lighting, and then...

In last month’s installment on Building Teams to Stay Competitive, we took a look at our cultures and asked the ‘Big...

With increased legislation, local landscape irrigation restrictions and persistent droughts, drip irrigation is a...

This is the third post in our new monthly series, Social Media for Landscapers, featuring tips on how you can take...

More than 1 trillion gallons of water is wasted each year from minor leaks in homes nationwide. The beginning of spring...

March 12 is Plant a Flower Day—a great time to brighten up landscapes with some colorful blooms.

At 2 a.m. on March 8, most of the U.S. will begin Daylight Saving Time.

Are you passing up the opportunity to maximize potential revenue on every job?

This is the second article in our new monthly blog post series, Social Media for Landscapers, featuring tips on how you...

Technology trends have had a gigantic impact in the business landscape, and are constantly changing the path to growth....

“April showers bring May flowers,” but that moisture also brings a lot of weeds. Here’s some information on combating...

It’s a fact: your competition gets better every day. The question is, how do we stay ahead of it?

As winter nears its end, temperatures begin to rise, and new growth begins to emerge from its winter dormancy. But...

Your truck is probably already equipped with shovels, buckets, and solvent. But as you know, those aren’t the only...

As a sports field manager, there is a constant battle to not only keep your field aesthetically pleasing, but also safe...

The Super Bowl has become an unofficial American holiday. Even if your favorite team didn’t make it, the Big Game is...

Two of our partners, Munro and Baseline, have teamed up to provide a new level of control and performance. New options...

This is the first article in our new monthly blog post series, Social Media for Landscapers, featuring tips on how you...

Your client has decided which outdoor living kit they want on their property. Perhaps they chose a fire ring, a fire...

The first step to a successful and productive year is to complete your annual goal setting. Goal setting helps create...

Ah, the commencement of another New Year! Time to reflect back on the year past and establish goals for the new year...

As lots get smaller and homes get larger in today’s real estate market, less room is available for expansion—and more...

Occasionally, sports turf managers pull out their hair because they think the athletic fields they maintain are...

Thanksgiving is the time of year when Americans reflect on what they have, and often give back to others in many...

Before the onset of the first freeze, it is essential to blow out irrigation systems in preparation the arrival of...

Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 2. Don’t forget to set your clocks back an hour! Before you go to bed on...

Although cultural controls can be very effective, there are times when good weed control requires chemical...

I am most often asked, “What do I need to kill nutsedge?”

Weed control should be a carefully planned and coordinated program instead of a hit or miss operation. A weed is any...

At Ewing, we regularly share many products and practices to irrigate smarter, from soil sensors to efficient nozzles....

To excel in business—any business—expansion and profitability are among the top essential ingredients for success. The...

Most people understand that landscape lighting extends the evening hours of enjoyment for backyards and landscaped...

August 5, 2014, Phoenix, Ariz.—Steve McCarter has assumed leadership of Ewing’s water management efforts, providing...

Synthetic turf can be a great option for landscape areas where turf maintenance and growth is difficult.Ewing offers...

Irrigation auditors are the few and the proud who have taken the time and effort to learn how to measure landscape...

When there are problems with plants or turf, it's often our first instinct to water it more. But water might not be the...

July is Smart Irrigation Month, and a great time for contractors to boost business by saving water.

Ewing has partnered with RTF Systems to offer contractors a unique, labor-saving alternative for outdoor kitchens and...

Pump installations can be a messy business, with many parts and pieces, multiple trips to multiple stores, and a lot of...

April 23, 2014, Phoenix, Ariz.—Water efficiency and sustainability, education, and safety were the focus of Ewing’s...

For our latest Pro Tips Tuesday we were joined by Warren Gorowitz, Ewing’s Vice President of Sustainability, for a Q&A...