The Power of Bulk Purchasing & Inventory Prep for Landscape Contractors

Utilizing the slow season can be crucial landscape contractors. One of the best ways you can prepare is by purchasing in bulk and organizing your inventory before peak demand hits. Not only does this help control costs, but it also ensures that you have the supplies you…

This Controller Offers Smarter Pump Protection & Enhanced Performance

If you’re activating an irrigation pump from an irrigation controller, you’re going to need a pump start relay that receives the controller’s 24-volt signal and switches on the power to the pump. A traditional relay can be a reliable choice, but its intelligence is limited to just…

Optimism and Opportunity: Engineered Drainage in 2025

Drainage offers an opportunity to have great optimism for 2025. We see it. We see the underserved category, the endless possibilities for new installations and profits, the ever-growing need for a segment of the business that has never got the traction and opportunity it deserves. We see…

What Leading Manufacturers Are Saying About The 2025 Outdoor Lighting Industry

In 2025, outdoor lighting continues to evolve with new technologies and design preferences shaping the industry. To help our contractors stay ahead, we connected with three leading lighting manufacturers: Hunter’s Ryan Williams, WAC Lighting’s Todd Goers, and Kevin Smith from Brilliance LED to gain insights into what’s…

Start The New Year Off Right With Hardscape Training Courses

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. The right training can take your services to the next level in a very short amount of time. Whether…

Optimism and Opportunity: Commercial Drainage in 2025

As 2024 ends, we can collectively take a breath and regroup for the next season. Any successful year, for both suppliers and contractors, starts with planning and preparation for the future. Here at Central we are no different and are optimistic and very eager for the start…

Understanding the Importance of Volt-Ampere Rating (VA)

The Volt-Ampere (VA) is a unit of measurement for power that a device uses in terms of voltage (V) and amps (A). Consider water running in a pipe: Voltage is to water pressure, as current is to the flow of water. Together, VA determines the total power…

Must-Read Turf Articles For Landscape Contractors

As we end 2024 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…

3 Marketing Articles To Expand & Improve Your Business

In 2024, we shared a number of marketing insights to help businesses like yours grow and thrive. From digital strategies to garnering reviews, our top articles are full of actionable advice to take your marketing efforts to the next level. As your partner in success, Central Turf…

3 Drainage Articles To Help Boost Your Profits

In 2024, drainage remained one of the fastest growing categories in our industry. At Central, we’re committed to helping you succeed in this space by sharing valuable insights, best practices, and industry trends. Check out our top drainage articles from 2024 and stay ahead in this evolving…