Ask the Expert: Learn How To Expand Beyond Your Typical Four-Fixture Routine
Everyone knows the age-old saying “if it’s not broke, don’t fix it”. Yet, if we live by this motto we are essentially just waiting until things aren’t working to try something new. The same can be said for when we get into a business routine that we feel meets the basic needs of our customers, […]
Master Valves and Pump Stations: What You Need to Know
Master valves are a common component in most irrigation systems, but they are not always required. Let’s review master valves and why you might want to, or not want to, specify a master valve when utilizing a pumping station for an irrigation system. What is a master valve? A master valve is an automatic valve […]
The Importance of Starter Fertilizer
Seed starter fertilizers help the grass seedlings establish roots quickly in the soil, which ultimately lead to a thicker, healthier lawn in a shorter period of time. However, not all seed starters are equal. With many seed starters, you cannot apply at the same time as overseeding because the fertilizer will burn the new seedling. […]
5 Powerful Benefits of Social Media Advertising
Yes, social media seems like it’s EVERYWHERE, with many of us using it to connect with family, friends, co-workers and for other social reasons. However, did you also know that it can be very beneficial to use social media for advertising your business? Many of these benefits are free and easy to do, and don’t […]
Ask the Expert: Benefits of Sealing Pavers & Offering Customers a Maintenance Package
Everyone has been there. You are hired by a customer to install a beautiful hardscape in their commercial or residential space. The work has gone smoothly, the client is pleased, and now your business with them is done. But this does not have to be the case! We checked in with Dennis Garneau, Central’s Category […]
Seed Tags: A Deep Dive on What You Should be Looking for When Shopping This Season
July has come and gone, leaving its mark on home lawns across the United States. August will surely come on strong with increased disease pressure and extreme temperatures further impacting the ascetics and quality of the turf on your property. Below are some helpful tips from Central for your upcoming seed purchase this fall. […]
Ask the Expert: 3 Tips for Outdoor Audio Design and Installation Success
Outdoor spaces have become even more important for relaxing, entertaining and enjoying with family and close friends over the last few years. It’s no wonder that one of the biggest trends we continue to see is toward adding outdoor audio sound systems. This makes it an excellent opportunity for you to consider adding outdoor audio […]
Ask the Expert: 7 Common Issues and Solutions that Embrace Smart Irrigation Technology
The Irrigation Association has promoted July as Smart Irrigation Month since 2005. This is an effort to highlight water conservation and healthy landscapes through sound irrigation practices that embrace advances in technology. We’ve connected with Dave Shane, Central’s Commercial Irrigation Sales Manager, to learn more. From: Dave Having spent a few decades in the industry, […]
Christmas in July: Finding Your Holiday Lighting Customer Now
Summer is here and the last thing on your mind is the holiday season. However, now is the best time to start securing your holiday lighting customers and pre-ordering your holiday lighting products. That’s why we’ve connected with our vendor partner, Seasonal Source, for their recommendations on selling three key customers types for the holiday […]
Ask the Expert: How to Handle the Dreaded, “I have brown spots in my lawn!“ Conversation
This season we have seen excess rain, not enough rain, and high temperatures in many areas of the country. We all know what this means, an emergence of disease in the turf. That’s why we have connected with Myles Buckley, our New England Turf & Agronomic Manager, to get his recommendations on the best way […]