As 2025 comes to a close, the landscape lighting industry has seen a year of rapid change marked by sweeping advances in smart lighting technology, increased demand for energy-efficient solutions, and shifting homeowner expectations that challenged many businesses to adapt quickly. Whether you spent the year fine-tuning…
As we end 2025 and reflect on the turf industry as a whole, we’re sharing some of the most read articles from the category. These articles, written by leaders in the industry, offer expertise, and insight into the constantly changing products & turf-related services. Explore our top…
Another season’s end is on the horizon for Turf and Ornamental Professionals across the country as the industry looks to finish the season strong in 2025. Lawn Care Operator (LCO) confidence is still strong heading into 2026. The want and desire to pay for aesthetics of landscape…
When it comes to holiday lighting and decorating, nothing kills a holiday Lighting masterpiece faster than a GFCI tripping. All it takes is a little moisture sneaking into the holiday lighting or electrical system and then BAM, in a millisecond, everything goes dark. The GFCI has decided…
In today’s world of business, establishing a strong online presence is crucial for the success of any organization. In this article, we explore five simple tips to strengthen your online presence and position your business for success in the digital world. 1. Google Business A Google Business…
Winterization season is here… are you fully prepared? Irrigation system winterization and blow outs are already a big portion of your end-of-season work, but are you also winterizing your customers’ pumps? An irrigation pump is a substantial investment, and one that homeowners and businesses are interested in…
At Central, we sell a variety of products that are dependent on the season. Turf and fertilizer applications are dictated by the temperature, amount of sunlight and time of year. Putting down a pre-emergent in the fall would have no effect and leave your customers wondering why…
Even the best irrigation pros run into outdated ideas that limit how they approach jobs, talk to customers, or grow revenue. Here’s a closer look at a few misconceptions we still hear in the field and what they mean for your business Myth 1: “Once the system…
It is vital to the success of any business to maintain connections with their customers year round. But the fall season presents both challenges and opportunities for doing just that. On the one hand, summer comes to an end, and customers have less time and interest in…
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 a job. Customers often rely on their initial impression of a contractor before deciding whether or not to conduct…
