As 2025 draws to a close, business owners across the green industry have navigated a year filled with shifting consumer behavior, evolving digital marketing trends, and a more competitive landscape than ever before. Many companies found themselves refining their branding, rethinking their sales process, or adopting new…
As 2025 winds down, drainage contractors are looking back on a year shaped by heavier-than-normal rainfall patterns, stricter stormwater management requirements, and growing homeowner awareness around foundation and yard protection. Many contractors felt the ripple effects, thus tackling more complex drainage issues, updating installation practices, and adapting…
As the irrigation industry wraps up 2025, contractors have navigated a year defined by tightening water regulations, rising interest in smart irrigation systems, and ongoing pressure to deliver more sustainable solutions for clients. Many businesses felt the impact—adjusting system designs, updating product lines, and rethinking service strategies…
As 2025 comes to a close, the landscape lighting industry has seen a year of rapid change marked by sweeping advances in smart lighting technology, increased demand for energy-efficient solutions, and shifting homeowner expectations that challenged many businesses to adapt quickly. Whether you spent the year fine-tuning…
As we end 2025 and reflect on the turf industry as a whole, we’re sharing some of the most read articles from the category. These articles, written by leaders in the industry, offer expertise, and insight into the constantly changing products & turf-related services. Explore our top…
Another season’s end is on the horizon for Turf and Ornamental Professionals across the country as the industry looks to finish the season strong in 2025. Lawn Care Operator (LCO) confidence is still strong heading into 2026. The want and desire to pay for aesthetics of landscape…
When it comes to holiday lighting and decorating, nothing kills a holiday Lighting masterpiece faster than a GFCI tripping. All it takes is a little moisture sneaking into the holiday lighting or electrical system and then BAM, in a millisecond, everything goes dark. The GFCI has decided…
In today’s world of business, establishing a strong online presence is crucial for the success of any organization. In this article, we explore five simple tips to strengthen your online presence and position your business for success in the digital world. 1. Google Business A Google Business…
Winterization season is here… are you fully prepared? Irrigation system winterization and blow outs are already a big portion of your end-of-season work, but are you also winterizing your customers’ pumps? An irrigation pump is a substantial investment, and one that homeowners and businesses are interested in…
At Central, we sell a variety of products that are dependent on the season. Turf and fertilizer applications are dictated by the temperature, amount of sunlight and time of year. Putting down a pre-emergent in the fall would have no effect and leave your customers wondering why…
