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…

Spring Drainage Tips: PVC vs Corrugated Pipe

PVC vs Corrugated Pipe: Choosing the best Conveyance for your project When it comes to choosing a pipe type for a drainage project, contractors tend to defer to what they are comfortable with. “We only use corrugated” or “we only use PVC” is a mantra we at…

How To Store Your Winter Equipment When The Season Ends

Now that the end of winter is near it is important you are ready and thinking ahead to preparing and storing your seasonal equipment away for the upcoming seasons. Although maintenance may be the last thing on your mind, it will save you time and money in…

Central’s Solution for Native Bluestone Shortage: Solving Pricing & Availability Issues

Pennsylvania Bluestone has been around for an estimated 345 Million years! So why is it hard to come by these days? We checked in with Dennis Garneau, Director of Hardscapes, in this article to discuss current supply issues, pricing, practicality along with a suitable alternative we know…

Ask the Expert: 6 Irrigation Training Resources To Grow Your Business

The winter months are all about preparing for the upcoming season. This includes purchasing and pricing strategies, marketing planning, and learning about new products. In addition, now is the time to focus on training your team; whether it’s refreshing your team on material/systems they already know or…