John Ossa

John Ossa is the owner of Irrigation Essentials, a Web-based irrigation resource and consulting firm located in San Rafael, Calif. Reach him at john@irrigationessentials.com or via his Web site at www.irrigationessentials.com.

The anatomy of change

New drip irrigation technology offers contractors big benefits.

John Ossa: A look back… and forth 2012

Every month our columnists give their take on a common topic. Last month they wrote about recruiting and hiring. This month they reflect on 2011 in the green industry and give their predictions for 2012.

Wise watering choices

The industry needs to learn how to irrigate landscapes without wasting water.

John Ossa: Finding the Best

Every month our columnists give their take on a common topic. Last month they wrote about the state of the industry. This month they offer advice on hiring new employees.

John Ossa: State of the Industry

Every month our columnists give their take on a common topic. Last month they wrote about what they want to change about the green industry. This month it’s a high-level look at the state of the industry.

John Ossa: Make A Wish

Every month our columnists give their take on a common topic. Last month they wrote about the best advice they’ve received. This month it’s the one change they would make to the green industry.

John Ossa: Winning advice

Every month, our columnists give their take on a common topic. Last month they tackled the topic of government regulations. This month they share the best advice they’ve ever received.

John Ossa: Government regulations

Every month, our columnists give their take on a common topic. Last month they revisited predictions they made earlier this year. This month they give insight into how government regulations are affecting the green industry.

John Ossa: Analyzing old predictions and making new ones

Every month, our columnists give their take on a common topic. Last month they tackled social media in the green industry. This month they revisit some predictions they made earlier this year, and make some new ones for the rest of 2011.