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Since 1949, Irrigation Association members worldwide have worked toward a shared vision - water conservation through efficient irrigation. The IA promotes modern water management skills and techniques for all types of green spaces, including landscapes, turf, golf and agrriculture. Homeowners and small business owners can learn more about efficient use of water at www.irrigation.org/smartwater. The Irrigation Association has named July as Smart Irrigation Month, and their website has useful tips for more efficient watering at any time of the year.
The Tree Care Industry Association
The Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) is a 69-year-old public and professional resource on trees and arboriculture representing approximately 2,100 tree service and affiliated company members. The TCIA website, www.tcia.org, has free tree care information and a zip code search of local tree companies for consumers. TCIA also provides information on tree care and how to hire a qualified arborist at www.treecaretips.org.
The Lawn Institute
In 1955, The Lawn Institute was incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation to assist in and encourage through research and education the improvement of lawns and sports turf. For 40 years, the Institute has been one of the most respected authorities in North America among turf professionals and scientists for monitoring, reporting, and interpreting the latest advances in turfgrass research, landscape horticulture, and agronomic science.
The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) created www.treesaregood.com to provide the general public with quality arboriculture, or tree care, related information. ISA’s mission is to educate and help the public acquire an understanding of the importance and value of proper tree care. This web page is an excellent source of attaining specific tree care information, to answer questions, and to locate an ISA Certified Arborist near you.