Another season’s end is almost in sight for turf and ornamental professionals across the country. The industry has its sights on finishing strong for the 2023 season. While some of the same challenges remained in place, other new challenges surfaced. Supply chain disruptions for the most part eased in our industry, especially into the late spring and onward. This enabled …
The 3 Best Options for Managing Surface Water
Surface water is one of the largest nuisances you will find when identifying drainage issues. The most obvious clue will always be the appearance of standing water that lingers for days after a rain event. Another clue to look for is the feeling of a “squishy” or saturated area of lawn. This area will often be completely soaked; meaning that …
4 Ways to Grow Profits and Revenue with our Outdoor Living Early Order Program this Fall
As the fall season approaches, businesses in the outdoor living and landscaping industry have an excellent opportunity to boost their profits and revenue for the coming year by purchasing with an EOP (Early Order Program). At Central Turf and Irrigation Supply, we know fall is the perfect season for you to evaluate your purchasing plans and to take advantage with …
Marketing Your Fall Services: Part Two
Late summer is an ideal time to focus on how you are going to market your business this fall, if you haven’t started already. Be sure to read our Part 1 Article on this subject, to learn why it is so crucial. 5 Reasons Now is the Best Time to Market Fall Services, and How To Make It Effective Because …
What is Hardscape Cleaning & Maintenance?
Hardscapes, such as patios, driveways, pathways, and retaining walls, play a crucial role in enhancing the aesthetics and functionality of outdoor spaces. However, over time, exposure to the elements and foot traffic can lead to the accumulation of dirt, grime, algae, moss, and stains on these surfaces. To preserve the beauty and longevity of your hardscapes, regular cleaning and maintenance …
Save Time & Money for Your Business This Fall by Utilizing Remote Access Valves
Before you know it, the summer days will be winding down and winterization services will be starting once again for you and your team. And we all know what that means, coordinating with customer after customer to make sure they’re home for you to complete this service! Let’s be frank…it’s like herding cats. Then comes the customers that skip their …
Fall is for Drainage!
The Fall presents the ideal window to address many of the ills that are created by the stress and heat of the summer. Turf and plant material that has been under of the constant stress of heat, humidity, over watering, underwatering and any other less than optimal environmental condition, have the reprieve heading into the cooler, shorter and less temperamental …
Power Up! Plan for Your Holiday Lighting Season Now
Summer is here and the last thing on your mind is the holiday season. However, now is the best time to start securing your holiday lighting customers and pre-ordering your holiday lighting products. That’s why we’ve connected with our vendor partner, Seasonal Source, for their recommendations on selling to three key customer types now for the holiday season: commercial, municipal, …
Elevating Outdoor Living: Embracing Immersive Audio in Residential Spaces
In today’s fast-paced world, homeowners seek solace and tranquility within their residential spaces, both indoors and outdoors. While the interior design of a home often receives significant attention, the outdoor living areas should not be overlooked. One powerful way to enhance the outdoor experience is through immersive audio systems. Let’s explore the exciting trend of immersive outdoor audio and how …
3 Strategies to Prepare Turf for Drought Stress
Every summer your turf will be exposed to potential drought stress. Some years it could be as minimal as a week, or other years; like last year in 2022, it could be months. After the onset of drought conditions, it is very difficult to revive your lawn without intervention. At Central we are here to help you with proactive strategies …