If July is when summer disease shows up, August is when it decides whether or not it’s going to win. By now your greens have been under heat stress for six to eight consecutive weeks. Root systems are shallow, carbohydrate reserves are depleted, and the plant’s ability…
Smart irrigation means making every drop count – and that starts with choosing the right water source. As water costs continue to rise and efficient water management becomes increasingly important, more contractors are incorporating site-sourced water into their irrigation designs. Whether it’s a pond, retention basin, irrigation…
Late summer brings severe heat stress, compacted soils, and peak water demand, making it the most critical window for landscape contractors to protect client turf while generating high-margin revenue. As summer wanes, routine system audits uncover essential repairs and high-value equipment upgrades that eliminate water waste, prime…
As summer begins to wind down, August is the perfect time for contractors to take a closer look at how their marketing efforts are performing. While many businesses stay busy this time of year, it’s easy to focus only on day-to-day operations and overlook the numbers that…
Before selecting a sealer, decide what you want your finished hardscape to look like. Every sealer will alter the appearance of the surface to some degree, ranging from a nearly invisible natural finish to an enhanced wet look or a rich high-gloss sheen. Choosing the right product…
In our landscape lighting world, one of the most important things that we must be aware of is to fight glare — any light that can be seen and causes discomfort. Imagine you’re driving along, listening to your favorite song, feeling great! A driver in the opposite…
As summer winds down, contractors have a valuable opportunity to address drainage issues before fall rains and winter weather arrive. We spoke last month about the opportunities and challenges that intense summer storms bring. Late summer often reveals the true performance of a landscape’s drainage system. Extended…
The middle of the year is a good time to take a step back and look at how your business is performing. After months of staying busy with estimates, installations, and service calls, it’s easy to keep pushing forward without checking whether you’re still on track to…
Every pro knows that building a stunning paver patio, driveway, or retaining wall is only half the battle. The real test of your craftsmanship happens over the next three to five years. If efflorescence breaks through, oil stains set in, or the sealer flakes off like a…
Simplify Your Next Pump Station Project Pump station projects don’t have to be complicated. With Munro Simplicity Pump Stations available through Central Pro Supply, you can get the dependable performance you need – without the long lead times. Built to Make the Job Easier: Ships in as…
