Why Smart Irrigation Design Matters More Than Ever

Your Irrigation System Is Running. But Is Your Water Doing Anything?

Drought conditions across the United States are a reality that turf professionals manage every season. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, significant portions of the country are experiencing moderate to severe drought at any given time. That number shifts constantly depending on where you are and what the season looks like.

For turf professionals, drought doesn't just mean turning up the irrigation system. They need to rethink how water is used, where it goes, and whether the turf is equipped to handle the stress. The good news is that Heritage Professional Products Group has a lineup of products designed to help you get more out of every drop.
 

Start with the Right Turf

Water conservation starts before the first seed goes in the ground. Heritage selects turf cultivars using our patented Turf Tech Tool, which analyzes NTEP results to identify high-performing, low-input varieties. 

Our A-LIST-certified blends (Artimuss, Calypsow, and Posidunn) are proven to be drought-tolerant and designed to deliver superior turf quality while requiring less water, less fertilizer, and fewer pesticide and herbicide applications. That means less input and better results.
 

Make Every Drop Count with Wetting Agents

Even with the right turf in place, dry soils can work against you. When soils become hydrophobic, irrigation water runs off the surface or moves through preferential channels rather than reaching the root zone where it's needed most. Wetting agents address that problem directly. 

Selecting the correct wetting agent for your situation comes down to a few key factors. If you are managing high-end turf or desire a full moisture managing solution, look no further than Aquicare. Aquicare moves water down into the profile and laterally delivering full performance. If dry spots and surface runoff are more of an issue, consider Aquisync. Finally, if spray water quality is an issue or you are treating large acreage on  a very tight budget, then Aquiflo Plus should fit your program just right.
 

Protect What You've Built with CIVITAS TURF DEFENSE™

Healthy turf is more drought-resilient turf. CIVITAS TURF DEFENSE™ is a multifunctional fungicide, insecticide, and plant protection product whose active ingredient stimulates the turf’s natural defense mechanisms and enhances the turf's tolerance to stress. 

When you apply it proactively as part of an IPM program, CIVITAS improves overall turf health and has been shown to reduce water use by up to 25% while maintaining healthy, resilient turf. When your turf is protected, it doesn't need as much water to stay in good shape.
 

What This Means For Water Management

Drought conditions change the rules of water management. You don't just apply more water. You make sure every drop works as hard as possible. With the right turf blend, wetting agents, and a proactive plant protection program, you can manage through drought conditions without sacrificing turf quality or breaking your budget.

Stop by your local Heritage Landscape Supply and talk to our team about creating a water-efficient turf program tailored for you.