Boost Your Business with 6 Photography Tips

It is often said that a photo is worth a thousand words, but many contractors overlook the benefits that a photo can provide when they are busy on job sites and working behind the scenes making sure everything runs smoothly. If you aren’t taking some time to…

4 Fixture Slump Part Three: Advanced Lighting Techniques

In Part Two of this series “How To Expand Beyond Your Typical Four-Fixture Routine” Central’s Director of Lighting, Glen Nyhuis gave solutions for getting ahead in the lighting industry and detailed some tips on how you can expand your offerings to include second story and niche lighting….

Storm Water Management – The Why and the How

The reasons for installing a drainage solution are often very simple and straightforward; you have water where you don’t want water! Central’s Category Director for Drainage, Eric Cummings, is here to walk you through the Why and the How of drainage so you can tackle these issues,…

Central Turf and Irrigation adds Private Label Artificial Turf Program, Hudson Valley Turf and Ivy

Central Turf and Irrigation adds Private Label Artificial Turf Program, Hudson Valley Turf and Ivy Central Turf and Irrigation is pleased to announce the launch of our private label artificial turf program, Hudson Valley Turf and Ivy. The past several years have proven that artificial turf is…

Troubleshooting Common Two-Wire Problems

Common two-wire problems include zones that do not start and/or have a shorted wire path. Most of these issues are caused by a bad splice, nick or break in the wire path. Many of these issues can be avoided and even future-proofed, just by installing the right…

4 Tips to Capture Online Reviews + Boost Your Business

In today’s market, it is vital for a business to have a strong online presence to capitalize as many business opportunities as possible. The core foundations of your presence should be a successful website & making sure that the business is actively listed on Google My Business….

Profitability Through Sustainable Practices

Sustainability – The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level Above is the most basic definition of sustainability, but to the professional landscaper it’s so much more. Sustainability consists of fulfilling the needs of current generations without compromising the needs of future generations, all…

Landscape Lighting: The Importance of Embracing and Understanding New Technology

Some people are great with change, and others take a little more time to warm up to new things. This is never truer than when learning and embracing new technology. Many people fall into the habit of just sticking with what is comfortable and familiar. However, what…

Ornamental Landscape Bed Weed Control: Maximize the Opportunity, Minimize the Labor Costs

The opportunity to maintain and enhance a client’s place of residence, business, or leisure doesn’t just stop with a lawn care program. What about the ornamental landscape beds on the property? This is a tremendous area of opportunity to grow your business, but also provide additional value…

Selling Irrigation System Upgrades During Spring Startup

The Spring Irrigation System Startup is always a good time to sell upgrades to your customers. Spring 2025 is the perfect opportunity to pitch new improvements to make their irrigation systems more efficient. Now is the perfect time to develop your strategies on which upgrades to present…