You’re excited. You’ve been talking about it for years and now it’s finally a reality. You’ve done the research. You’ve sourced and stocked the necessary products, tools, and equipment. You’ve trained your team. You’re ready to pull the trigger. You’re ready to launch a new service to your customers. But when is the best time? And, how can you be …

When you’re in the field you don’t always have the time or the means to search for solutions to problems that arise. You can’t sit down at your laptop, perform a Google Search, and then spend 20 minutes looking for what you need. Even more challenging can be finding the right solution on your mobile device in a mess of …

Summer’s here and the busy season is underway. You’re focused on keeping existing turf looking great, so grass seed may be the last thing on your mind. Now that we’ve hit July, seed harvest is right around the corner. Even though it feels far off, now is the time to get informed and know what’s on the horizon for overseeding …

Over the past couple months, we’ve shared several resources about troubleshooting 2-wire irrigation systems. These resources have included tips for troubleshooting with a multimeter, manufacturer-specific guides, and access to Central’s Two-Wired Decoder Hotline. This year in particular, has been a rough year and our two-wire experts have been in the field helping to troubleshoot and solve issues for our customers. …

Your website is the most important marketing tool for your business. Even more important, it acts as your storefront and many times it’s the first interaction potential customers have with your business. Remember, first impressions matter. In the past, we’ve covered several marketing tips to help your business grow from setting up your Google My Business Page to engaging with …

As the weeks go by, the Roundup lawsuits continue to make headlines. Just two weeks ago a couple in California was awarded $2 billion (yes that’s billion) in punitive and compensatory damages after the couple alleged that the glyphosate in Roundup caused their cancer. Lawsuits continue to mount throughout the US and worldwide, with Bayer now facing more than 13,400 lawsuits …

As we mentioned in our article last month, this year is expected to have higher than average rates of mosquitoes throughout every area of the country, from the Northeast and Southeast to the Midwest and beyond. In the last decade, mosquito and tick populations have exploded throughout the US. Tick-borne diseases have more than doubled in since 2004 and diseases …

This year many parts of the US, specifically the Midwest and Northeast, have seen higher than normal levels of rain. It’s been a very wet spring and because of this, we’ll need to be ready to combat an uptick of grub and insect infestations. Prevention and early control are key to making sure your customer’s lawn looks good all season …

Last month, we shared a step-by-step how-to on troubleshooting a two-wire system with a multimeter. As we all know, troubleshooting can be frustrating and take valuable time away from other jobs. If the system is through a manufacturer you are unfamiliar with, sourcing the resources you need quickly can feel impossible. We’ve reconnected with Doug Armour, Central’s Commercial Irrigation Technical …

Last month we connected with Glen Nyhuis, Central’s National Lighting Director, to discuss common misunderstandings when it comes to lighting basics such as wattage, amps, and volts. We spent some time getting Back to Basics on the technical side to make sure that your lighting installations were back on track for the season. Now, we look into some easy and …