Basic Landscape Irrigation Guidelines

Includes methods and techniques learned both in the ditch and on the drawing board which most anyone in the business will find valuable.  Over the span of 50 years, the Author has witnessed both "old-school" and "new school" products in old systems and new as well.  Advice is given with these in mind.  He has been in irrigation since drip was first introduced.  The intent is to simplfy one's basic understanding of a landscape irrigation system and to stimulate creativity by the user in his job and/or his or her system.  His motto is "don't be irritated, GET IRRIGATED!"

Vern has 50 years experience in the landscape irrigation industry including material sales with three (3) wholesale irrigation suppliers, 12 years as an independent irrigation contractor, obtained Irrigation Association Certification as a Commercial Designer in 1984 (#007783), practiced irrigation design throughout this period and has taught numerous classes at several community colleges over the years. Most recently served five (5) years as the Adjunct Instructor of Irrigation Design & Installation in the Urban Horticulture Program at Mesa Community College, Dobson Campus, Mesa, Arizona.  He is scheduled to teach Continuing Education classes beginning in January 2020 at Central Arizona College, San Tan Campus, San Tan Valley, Arizona.