Bob Costa

Bob Costa’s passion for Horticulture spans over a 40-year professional career. His vast experience in the turfgrass and landscape industry and as a water management consultant, has provided him with a working knowledge of irrigation system design, operation and management, as well as a practical understanding of plant water relationships. He is able to translate his water management knowledge into effective water efficient strategies for his clients.

Bob is currently certified by the Irrigation Association as a Water Conservation Manager and Landscape and Golf Course Irrigation Auditor. Pacific Water Management is also recognized by the EPA as a WaterSense partner.

In addition, Bob served as the Turfgrass Management and Landscape Irrigation instructor at Monterey Peninsula College, as well as an instructor for the Green Gardener and Master Gardener Programs. He has developed and instructed numerous technical irrigation and water management workshops for landscape professionals water agencies, landscape management companies and municipalities.

During his career Bob has authored numerous technical articles on turfgrass management and has appeared on television and radio ads as a spokesperson for California American Water and the Green Gardener Program.

Bobs’ affinity for horticulture extends beyond his professional career as he enjoys surrounding himself in nature where he loves to garden, hike and camp.