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 […]
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 […]
5 Reasons Now is the Best Time to Market Fall Services, and How To Make It Effective
As a green industry contractor, you know that timing is everything. While your schedule during the summer is likely packed, mid-year is the ideal time to start marketing your fall services. Here are five reasons why now is the best time to get your message out for future services, and how you can effectively promote […]
Late to the Game Deciding Your Insecticide Program – Now What?
The Turf season has broken loose. Applications are in full effect. Crabgrass control and Post Emergent Herbicides are being applied. So, whats next? Grub and Surface Feeding Insect Control is rapidly approaching. If you haven’t finalized your insecticide gameplan for these pests yet, Here’s a quick look at your options below from Ryan Batz, Central’s […]
Stormwater Management – The Why and the How
As drainage regulations continue to tighten, we need to understand the reasons for why these are becoming more and more a part of everyday construction. Any new construction, whether that be as simple as an addition or a pool to an existing residential property, to new home construction, multi family housing, retail, or warehouses— any […]
Planning a Pump Project? We’ve Got Resources!
Whether you’re working on spring start-ups or planning new installations, tackling projects with pumps can be an extra challenge. To help you get acquainted with the right steps, and to position you for success, we’ve gathered these irrigation pump resources to save you time, labor, and improve your bottom line. Troubleshooting Guide for Centrifugal Pumps […]
Before & After Photos – How To Take & Use Them
It is often said that a photo is worth a thousand words, but many contractors overlook the benefits that a photo can provide when they are busy on a job. Customers often rely on their initial impression of a contractor before deciding whether or not to conduct business with them. Due to the internet, an […]