Ask the Expert: 3 Tips for Outdoor Audio Design and Installation Success

Outdoor spaces have become even more important for relaxing, entertaining and enjoying with family and close friends over the last few years. It’s no wonder that one of the biggest trends we continue to see is toward adding outdoor audio sound systems. This makes it an excellent…

Ask the Expert: Benefits of Sealing Pavers & Offering Customers a Maintenance Package

Everyone has been there. You are hired by a customer to install a beautiful hardscape in their commercial or residential space. The work has gone smoothly, the client is pleased, and now your business with them is done. But this does not have to be the case!…

Seed Tags: A Deep Dive on What You Should be Looking for When Shopping This Season

  July has come and gone, leaving its mark on home lawns across the United States. August will surely come on strong with increased disease pressure and extreme temperatures further impacting the ascetics and quality of the turf on your property. Below are some helpful tips from…

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…

Christmas in July: Finding Your Holiday Lighting Customer 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…

Ask the Expert: How to Handle the Dreaded, “I have brown spots in my lawn!“ Conversation

This season we have seen excess rain, not enough rain, and high temperatures in many areas of the country. We all know what this means, an emergence of disease in the turf. That’s why we have connected with Myles Buckley, our New England Turf & Agronomic Manager,…

2022 Tick & Mosquito Report: What to Know, and What to Do

As we head into the summer months, people in most areas of the country are already battling the return of mosquitoes and ticks in their outdoor spaces. With over 200 different types of mosquitos in the continental U.S. it can be very hard to know which ones…

Ask the Expert: Identifying + Treating Summer Lawn Fungus

Each summer, a number of turf diseases emerge and wreak havoc on lawns. There are a couple of diseases that are most common, especially in the South. That’s why we’ve connected with Greg Johnson, our Southeast Turf & Agronomic Manager, to get his recommendations on the best…

Let the Pollen Fly: What to Expect for the Upcoming Grass Seed Harvest

At Central, we’re committed to keeping you up-to-date on the latest news in the industry. Each year, the status of the grass seed harvest has many shifts and turns. That’s why Austin Lanzarone, Central’s Category Director of Seed, is dedicated to sharing up-to-the minute reporting on this…

Ask the Experts: Find Your Niche – Add Landscape Lighting to Your Outdoor Living Projects

Lighting technology is changing at the speed of light. From WiFi controllers and mesh systems to ZDC and advanced installation techniques, there is always something we need to be learning. Couple that with a tremendous demand in outdoor living and hardscape, and the opportunities are endless. That’s…