Outdoor Lighting Articles Every Contractor Needs To Read
In 2024, we focused on providing lighting contractors with the tools and insights needed to enhance customer satisfaction and drive business growth. From highlighting new trends to discussing technical know-how, our resources have helped contractors elevate their projects and stand out in a competitive market. Checkout our top lighting articles from 2024 below. Trending and […]
4 Steps To Protect Your Digital Assets
For small and mid-sized businesses, marketing consultants or web developers can add plenty of value. They often provide insight into new areas of your business, and use their education and experience to improve your website or overall marketing efforts. This can be a great alternative to hiring an in-house employee. Unfortunately, not all of these […]
Selling Drainage: The Questions You Should be Asking Yourself and the Customer
Everyone has a comfort zone. So many of us as contractors will always fall back to the projects and services we feel the highest level of expertise in selling and installing. Whenever we embark on any new endeavor, the most important thing we can do is to ask the right questions to ourselves and our […]
Not All Pumps Are Created Equal
Irrigation pumps are an investment – the time and labor required can either help or hurt your bottom line. You need to be able to depend upon a professional-grade pump that won’t cause you hassles or require callbacks. When your clients spend money to have a pump installed, they expect it to perform reliably, season […]
Choosing the Right Sealer and Cleaner for Your Hardscape Project
Installing quality hardscape projects is vital to a professional contractor’s reputation and overall success. Beyond the design and installation, choosing the right sealer and cleaner can enhance the beauty and durability of pavers. Sealers protect hardscapes from the elements, stains, and wear, that will occur over time. Cleaners will help hardscapes remain pristine. This article […]
You’re Losing Money if You Don’t Offer Drainage Services
Contractors frequently ask us how they can diversify the services they offer. Far too often, companies pigeonhole themselves into a set group of services they provide and are often unable or unwilling to tackle or implement a new service to their portfolio. “We are hardscapers” or “We are turf guys” is a mantra we hear […]
2024 Turfgrass Industry Fall Seed Market Report
The turfgrass seed industry continues to be a vital component of landscaping, sports and residential projects as the market is still experiencing a steady demand for these services. Ongoing maintenance of these spaces has continued to show similar signs of steady demand supporting the professional lawn and landscape services market in 2024 to date. Despite […]
Marketing Your Fall Services: Part Two
Late summer is an ideal time to focus on how you are going to market your business this fall, if you haven’t started already. Be sure to read our Part 1 Article on this subject, to learn why it is so crucial. 5 Reasons Now is the Best Time to Market Fall Services, and How […]
Transform Your Hardscaping Projects With These 8 Tools
As a hardscape professional, having the right tools can make all the difference in achieving efficiency, precision, and quality on the job site. EZG Manufacturing offers a range of innovative tools designed to meet the demands of modern hardscaping. These advanced solutions are now conveniently available through your local Central Turf & Irrigation Supply location. […]
Calculating Drainage: The Rational Method
When considering the details of installing a drainage project on a property I see a common mistake play itself out over and over, the contractor guesses on the particulars. The size of the pipe, capture device and even the storage of stormwater often comes down to habit and a “one size fits all” approach. When […]