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 need when you need them. This will keep projects on schedule and customers …
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 this with drainage across residential business but on an even larger scale the …
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 turning the pump on and off. Occasionally, that can mean that it could …
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 driving the market and how you can grow your business. The Most Requested Lighting …
Weed Control & Spring Seeding: What You Need to Know
Spring is a crucial time for lawn care professionals looking to establish new turf or improve existing lawns through seeding or overseeding before the Summer stress kicks in. Much of the country experienced extreme drought and less than ideal overseeding and establishment conditions this past Fall in 2024. Combine that with the winter conditions so far, we anticipate there will …
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 of the 2025 season! The end of 2024 has brought an uptick in …
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 consumption of a device. This is the amount of power it takes to …
Outdoor Lighting Articles Every Contractor Needs To Read
In 2024, we focused on providing lighting contractors with the tools and insights needed to enhance customer satisfaction and drive business growth. From highlighting new trends to discussing technical know-how, our resources have helped contractors elevate their projects and stand out in a competitive market. Checkout our top lighting articles from 2024 below. Trending and Missed Sales Opportunities in the …
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 & Irrigation Supply is committed to supporting your business through innovative marketing solutions …
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 category! Selling Drainage: The Questions You Should be Asking Yourself and the Customer Ensure …