Fall is for Drainage!

The Fall presents the ideal window to address many of the ills that are created by the stress and heat of the summer. Turf and plant material that has been under of the constant stress of heat, humidity, over watering, underwatering and any other less than optimal…

Mid-Season Check In: 5 Tips to Keep Your Crew Happy & Motivated

With the season in full swing, that can only mean one thing; it is another busy time for your team out there in the field. Doing a mid-season check in is always a good idea in order to identify and address any pain points within the business…

3 Strategies to Prepare Turf for Drought Stress

Every summer your turf will be exposed to potential drought stress. Some years it could be as minimal as a week, or other years; like last year in 2022, it could be months. After the onset of drought conditions, it is very difficult to revive your lawn…

Channel Drains – The What, the Why and the How

When capturing stormwater, you have several options. Area drains are easily placed in low spots to collect excess water and allow it to enter a drainage system. This works well when the grade of the land is easily altered, and a central low spot is either preexisting…

Power Up! Plan for Your Holiday Lighting Season Now

Summer is here and the last thing on your mind is the holiday season. However, now is the best time to start securing your holiday lighting customers and pre-ordering your holiday lighting products. That’s why we’ve connected with our vendor partner, Seasonal Source, for their recommendations on…

Elevating Outdoor Living: Embracing Immersive Audio in Residential Spaces

In today’s fast-paced world, homeowners seek solace and tranquility within their residential spaces, both indoors and outdoors. While the interior design of a home often receives significant attention, the outdoor living areas should not be overlooked. One powerful way to enhance the outdoor experience is through immersive…

Ask the Expert: 7 Common Issues and Solutions that Embrace Smart Irrigation Technology

The Irrigation Association has promoted July as Smart Irrigation Month since 2005. This is an effort to highlight water conservation and healthy landscapes through sound irrigation practices that embrace advances in technology. We’ve connected with Dave Shane, Central’s Commercial Irrigation Sales Manager, to learn more. From: Dave…

Irrigation: Two Strategies for Diversification – Horizontal vs Vertical

The last few years have impacted businesses in many ways. As business owners you have learned how to navigate challenging circumstances including: updated government regulations, recession fears, new communication methods with customers & employees, and obstacles in finding labor. Many of you have learned about the moves…

Calculating Drainage – The Rational Method

When considering the details of installing a drainage project on a property we often 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 storm water often comes down…

Landscape Pest Prevention: Grubs – What, When and How?

Maybe you’ve have had a past history of grubs and other lawn insects causing damage. You may be asking yourself, “How do I properly prepare my lawn for grubs and insects this year? What is the best option for my lawn? When is the best time to…