Not All Pumps Are Created Equal

Irrigation pumps are an investment – the time and labor required can either help or hurt your bottom line. You need to be able to depend upon a professional-grade pump that won’t cause you hassles or require callbacks. When your clients spend money to have a pump…

Selling Drainage: The Questions You Should be Asking Yourself and the Customer

Everyone has a comfort zone. So many of us as contractors will always fall back to the projects and services we feel the highest level of expertise in selling and installing. Whenever we embark on any new endeavor, the most important thing we can do is to…

Choosing the Right Sealer and Cleaner for Your Hardscape Project

Installing quality hardscape projects is vital to a professional contractor’s reputation and overall success. Beyond the design and installation, choosing the right sealer and cleaner can enhance the beauty and durability of pavers. Sealers protect hardscapes from the elements, stains, and wear, that will occur over time….

You’re Losing Money if You Don’t Offer Drainage Services

Contractors frequently ask us how they can diversify the services they offer. Far too often, companies pigeonhole themselves into a set group of services they provide and are often unable or unwilling to tackle or implement a new service to their portfolio. “We are hardscapers” or “We…

2024 Turfgrass Industry Fall Seed Market Report

The turfgrass seed industry continues to be a vital component of landscaping, sports and residential projects as the market is still experiencing a steady demand for these services. Ongoing maintenance of these spaces has continued to show similar signs of steady demand supporting the professional lawn and…

Marketing Your Fall Services: Part Two

Late summer is an ideal time to focus on how you are going to market your business this fall, if you haven’t started already. Be sure to read our Part 1 Article on this subject, to learn why it is so crucial. 5 Reasons Now is the…

Calculating Drainage: The Rational Method

When considering the details of installing a drainage project on a property I see a common mistake play itself out over and over, the contractor guesses on the particulars. The size of the pipe, capture device and even the storage of stormwater often comes down to habit…

Transform Your Hardscaping Projects With These 8 Tools

As a hardscape professional, having the right tools can make all the difference in achieving efficiency, precision, and quality on the job site. EZG Manufacturing offers a range of innovative tools designed to meet the demands of modern hardscaping. These advanced solutions are now conveniently available through…

5 Reasons Now is the Best Time to Market Fall Services, and How To Make It Effective

As a green industry contractor, you know that timing is everything. While your schedule during the summer is likely packed, mid-year is the ideal time to start marketing your fall services. Here are five reasons why now is the best time to get your message out for…

Late to the Game Deciding Your Insecticide Program – Now What?

The Turf season has broken loose. Applications are in full effect. Crabgrass control and Post Emergent Herbicides are being applied. So, whats next? Grub and Surface Feeding Insect Control is rapidly approaching. If you haven’t finalized your insecticide gameplan for these pests yet, Here’s a quick look…