State of the Industry: Grass Seed
Winter is a time of vacations to the mountains or to warmer climates to rest, relax, and reflect. For those in the green industry, winter is a great time to reflect on the state of where we are, where we have been, and where we might be heading into next season. We checked in with […]
Dimension vs Prodiamine- The Great Debate!
Dimension (Dithiopyr) vs. Prodiamine While we are still in the heart of winter in many locations across the U.S., spring and the start of a new season is just around the corner. Each year signs of spring bring lots of energy and excitement to our industry. It’s a fresh start with lots of opportunity, but […]
Pop-Up Emitters: The Perfect Solution
When it comes to discharging a drainage system, no one part is more accepted and widely used than a pop-up emitter. As one of the country’s top selling wholesale distributors, Central Turf & Irrigation Supply sees pop up emitters as one of the most important drainage items at Central and the “set it and forget […]
4 Tips for Adding Value to Your Commercial Irrigation Job Bid
Creating design/builds for commercial irrigation projects can feel like walking a tight rope. You need to find balance between overdesigning, which has the potential to price you out of the market, and under-designing where you may not meet a client’s needs or expectations. When you find the right balance, the opportunity is tremendous and will […]
Advanced Planning Makes Big Projects Go Easier
Every job seems to serve up its share of roadblocks that help you from achieving maximum productivity. For example, if you’re crew shows up ready to dig but the utilities haven’t been located, that’s a roadblock. Or maybe you’re ready to install a dozen decoders, but they haven’t arrived yet. That’s another roadblock. We want […]
Ask The Expert: Spreader Calibration for Increased Efficiency & Profit
With Groundhogs Day behind us and Punxsutawney Phil predicting an early spring, now is the time to start tackling your to-do list for the upcoming season. Last month we spoke about business planning and making sure that you plan out your year for things like your marketing strategy, assessing your service portfolio, and developing new […]
Ask the Expert: Dithiopyr vs Prodiamine
Last month, we discussed proactive turf solutions for spring, specifically around crabgrass control. Now that spring in here and the temperatures are warming up, its time to get a jump on crabgrass breakthrough. Preventative care is your best chance at slowing and stopping crabgrass this a season. We’ve connected with Bob Hartman, our Director of […]
Drip vs Spray Heads: Which Should You Be Using?
As irrigation professionals, we recognize the importance of choosing the most efficient and effective product for our customers’ properties. Whether you’re designing a system for a commercial or residential client, it’s vital to make an informed decision between drip and spray heads. Doing so not only ensures a well-irrigated property—it also opens up opportunities to […]
Now That The Turf Season Is In Full Swing – Let’s Talk Insect Control
Late to the game deciding your Insecticide Program – now what? Crabgrass preventers and post-emergent herbicides are hitting the ground hard, and your clients are expecting results. But what’s next on your checklist? Insect control. If you haven’t finalized your insecticide game plan for the season, don’t worry—you still have options to protect your turf […]
Chamber Systems – How and When to Use Them
Every month it seems we come back to Stormwater and how to effectively mitigate it. It is a hot button issue that resonates in markets far and wide, but one thread is clear: managing stormwater is a steadily growing topic that gains momentum year after year. Every region is different. More rural areas may rely […]
