From Employee to Business Owner

Challenge After many years of learning about project management to client relationships, Tyler grew to know the landscape business inside and out. In 2024, he decided it was time to step out on his own with a clear vision: provide high-quality, personalized landscaping solutions with a local,…

From Novice to Pro

Challenge R&M is a leading landscape contractor with more than two decades of experience with a reputation for exceptional lawn and irrigation services. Known for their innovation and technology, R&M offers services including irrigation, outdoor lighting, and luxury audio systems. R&M Irrigation was working with a homeowner…

Looking for a Partner with Smart Solutions

Challenge Advanced Irrigation, A leading, full-service landscape contractor in the Midwest has more than 20 years of experience in the industry and offers services including irrigation, landscaping, commercial lawn maintenance, lawn care and snow removal. They are committed to quality and customer satisfaction through innovative project management…

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…

Ask the Expert: 6 Irrigation Training Resources

The winter months are all about preparing for the upcoming season. This includes purchasing and pricing strategies, marketing planning, learning about new products, and spending time on training. We’ve connected with Doug Armour, our Commercial Irrigation Manager, to share a few of his recommendations for online training…

State of the Industry: Grass Seed

Winter is a time of vacations to the mountains or to warmer climates to rest, relax, and reflect. For those in the green industry, winter is a great time to reflect on the state of where we are, where we have been, and where we might be…

Dimension vs Prodiamine- The Great Debate!

Dimension (Dithiopyr) vs. Prodiamine While we are still in the heart of winter in many locations across the U.S., spring and the start of a new season is just around the corner. Each year signs of spring bring lots of energy and excitement to our industry. It’s…

2024 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…

Pop-Up Emitters: The Perfect Solution

When it comes to discharging a drainage system, no one part is more accepted and widely used than a pop-up emitter. As one of the country’s top selling wholesale distributors, Central Turf & Irrigation Supply sees pop up emitters as one of the most important drainage items…

4 Tips for Adding Value to Your Commercial Irrigation Job Bid

Creating design/builds for commercial irrigation projects can feel like walking a tight rope. You need to find balance between overdesigning, which has the potential to price you out of the market, and under-designing where you may not meet a client’s needs or expectations. When you find the…