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…

3 Recommendations to Protect Your Company During Economic Changes

We have had tremendous and steady growth in the green industry over the last several years. Consumer behavior such as cocooning and increased spending for home improvements have really drove this growth in our industry. This year, we expect another good year as the demand stays consistent,…

2022 Seed Update

2021 was an unprecedented year with seed. Increased consumer demand, extreme drought and heat, pest infestations, and supply chain/freight issues caused industry wide shortages and price increases last year. Of course, the question for this year is… what can we expect for 2022? As we look forward…

Ask the Expert: 6 Tips to Prevent the Most Difficult Summer Turf Disease

This past weekend launched the unofficial start of summer. With summer comes intense heat and high humidity that can trigger turf diseases, wreaking havoc on your customers’ lawns when left unchecked. By practicing some very simple prevention guidelines, you can preserve your hard-earned profits and and keep…

Ask the Expert: 5 Steps for Every Spring Irrigation Checklist

After an unseasonably cool start to the season, warm weather has swept across the country with some areas in the Midwest and MidAtlantic already hitting the high 80’s and 90’s. This means irrigation contractors are in full swing getting customer’s irrigation systems ready for the season. With…

The Importance of the Follow-Up, and the Art of Doing it Well

We have all been there. You send out a ton of proposals, and then get busy doing other things. Whether you are an independent contractor, a company with a fleet of trucks, or even a wholesaler… there are always proposals, with the right follow-up, that could become…

Ask The Expert: Staying Ahead of Weeds This Summer

The season is in full swing in most parts of the country. This means, as usual, it’s a busy time for applicators and landscape contractors in general. Every season comes with challenges. And this season specifically, we’ve seen a wet, cold spring. This puts applicators behind schedule,…

Ask the Expert: 4 Tips for Landscape Lighting Maintenance Agreements

Just as we plant seeds in the earth and work hard for them to grow, the same can be said for customers. Consider you “planted the seed” of outdoor lighting when you put in an outdoor lighting system for them recently. However, just as your plants need…