With the HCC controller, Hunter expands the Hydrawise multi-site irrigation management capabilities into larger commercial projects, with up to 54 stations on a single controller. With Hydrawise you can create a steady revenue stream, converting the customers seen only once or twice per year into managed accounts whose irrigation systems are monitored real-time.  Enjoy recurring revenue without the need to …

It pays to be picky! In building a business, it’s tempting to say “yes” to every customer and every project.  Companies can fall into a trap of trying too hard to win projects at any cost.  Other times, they bend to unreasonable or nonsense customer requests in attempt to make the sale. Finding the Right Match Figuring out your compatibility …

Our new irrigation controls partner, Baseline Irrigation Solutions, and our pump partner, Munro, set the standard for irrigation system integration when they partnered to offer an unprecedented level of monitoring and performance. Simple monitoring and reporting Off-the-shelf options offer easy integration for your Munro Pump Station with a BaseStation 3200, without extra hardware, proprietary programming, or add-on services or fees. …

Is it time to refresh the marketing materials that you provide with your project quotes? A good presentation package is an unbeatable way to demonstrate your expertise, put a human face on your company and supercharge your chance of winning the job. Avoid being just another contractor who hands out manufacturer cut-sheets in a freebie folder.   Take action to develop …

In the good old days, often the best path to hiring a qualified professional was through a referral from a friend or neighbor. But what if your friends and neighbors didn’t have a good contractor to recommend? Now many turn to the internet for information. Online reviews are the new hot topic. Over 90 percent of consumers read online reviews …

Central is always looking for new solutions to help the lawn care professional. Here’s a way to dramatically reduce your labor for summer fertilizer and control applications:  choose the 3-in-1 solution of fertilizer plus Imidacloprid + Lambda. This product allows you to make a single visit and single application to control a wide variety of lawn pests plus in-season turf …

Vista vPRO Transformers with solid-state technology make it easy for your customers to change up how their outdoor living spaces are illuminated, whenever they like: Proprietary, downloadable app to any Bluetooth® enabled device Multiple dimming and program options Adjustable astronomic timing Works with LED or Halogen systems (great for new installs and retrofits!) App can override automatic programs for instant …

Partner with Central to streamline your operations.  Get more time to focus on what’s important to you. We’re making it even easier to get the supplies you need when you need them. Take advantage of one-stop shopping for all of your project needs from the industry’s broadest selection of products and brands. Central carries more inventory than our competitors, so …

Just as an automobile will run better and last longer with regular tune-ups and oil changes, a landscape lighting system will perform better with regular routine maintenance. Some contractors forget to discuss maintenance programs with their clients, so existing systems don’t maintain their performance over time. Customers are aware that bulbs must be changed when they burn out, but are …

What gets residential landscape customers excited?   We surveyed professionals around the country about products, services and enhancements they’re adding into their proposals to stand out from other contractors. Here’s what landscape pros said is popular with their clients AND profitable to sell: Custom design. Inspired by home lifestyle shows on television and beautiful photo spreads in magazines, customers are attracted …