Smart Irrigation Month: Industry Resources & Vendor Solutions
During the month of July, our industry celebrates Smart Irrigation Month—we showcase the innovations and solutions that Irrigation Professionals bring to society through best practices and efficient technologies. Below, we highlight the newest resources and vendor solutions for Smart Irrigation Month. Irrigation Association The Irrigation Association serves its members and the irrigation industry by improving […]
Smart Irrigation Month: 3 Tips for Irrigation Pump Sizing
Selecting the right irrigation pump for your project can affect your timeline, budget and the longevity and performance of the irrigation system. The experts at the Central Pump Hotline have the knowledge and resources to help you select a pump that is well suited for the job, allowing you to move on to your next […]
Ask the Expert: Water & Labor Savings through Smart Irrigation
July is Smart Irrigation Month! That’s why we’ve connected with Dave Shane, one of Central’s Irrigation Experts, to learn more about smart irrigation, technology, and how efficient products and solutions can help to save water and labor. From Dave: The term “smart irrigation” came into common usage about 15 years ago. It generally refers to […]
5 Tips for Consistently Capturing Online Reviews + Recommendations for Increasing Quantity & Quality of Online Reviews
We’ve emphasized the importance of having an online presence for your business, from having a successful website to ensuring your business is on Google My Business. In addition to having your online presence, having positive online reviews are vital for taking your business to the next level of success. 90% of customers searching online for any […]
Best Practices for Managing Tick & Mosquito Season
The warm weather is here, it is time to get outside and enjoy nature. Americans have been doing so more than ever, a reaction, no doubt, to Covid cocooning. So, while we are out there taking a bite of nature, be careful because this time of year nature can bite back in the form of […]
Ask the Expert: 5 Steps to a Successful Smart Outdoor Lighting System
The modern homeowner demands a fast and personalized experience at the push of a button…smartphone button. So, it’s no surprise that more than ever homeowners are asking for their lighting and landscape to utilize smart products. To make it even more challenging, they are increasingly educated and empowered through social media and other online platforms. […]
Raising Prices When You’re Busy + Other Key Indicators
The 2021 season promises to be another exceptionally busy season with high demand but it will not be without its challenges. As we’ve mentioned in previous articles, supply chains have been disrupted for nearly 75% of U.S companies, and our industry will continue to be impacted through 2021. We’re also seeing industry-wide price increases across […]
5 Digital Advertising Recommendations from Our Marketing Director
We’ve discussed the importance of having an online presence for your business in the past, ranging from social media to your website. Additionally, advertising your business digitally is also essential in order to ensure you stay ahead of your competition. Digital advertising is effective in helping your business grow since it is an online, targeted, […]
10 Operations & Business Resources for the 2021 Season
Whether it’s making your daily operations run smoother, troubleshooting onsite issues, helping your team more easily sell, presenting your company professionally, or helping your bottomline—there are industry-specific tools that can help! We have compiled a list of ten operational and business resource tools to help your business grow. HUNTER/FX LUMINAIRE 1. SiteRec is a powerful, free […]
Ask the Expert: What Is A Hybrid?
Ask most people this question and you’ll likely be told hybrid is a car with a traditional gas motor combined with a modern battery powered motor. In the fertilizer industry we have borrowed the term to describe blends that combine two unique sources for powering plant growth; synthetic-derived nutrients and organic-derived nutrients. You may have […]