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 …

When capturing stormwater, you have several options.  Area drains are easily placed in low spots to collect excess water and allow it to enter a drainage system.  This works well when the grade of the land is easily altered, and a central low spot is either preexisting or easy to create.  The question of how to capture stormwater when the …

With the season in full swing, that can only mean one thing; it is another busy time for your team out there in the field. Doing a mid-season check in is always a good idea in order to identify and address any pain points within the business before they begin to become larger obstacles or prevent the business from thriving. …

When considering the details of installing a drainage project on a property we often see a common mistake play itself out over and over; the contractor guesses on the particulars.  The size of the pipe, capture device and even the storage of storm water often comes down to habit and a “one size fits all” approach. Eric Cummings, Central’s Drainage …

The reasons for installing a drainage solution are often very simple and straightforward; you have water where you don’t want water! Central’s Category Director for Drainage, Eric Cummings, is here to walk you through the Why and the How of drainage so you can tackle these issues, creating immediate value and success on your drainage projects. WHY DRAINAGE? There are …

PVC vs Corrugated Pipe:  Choosing the best Conveyance for your project When it comes to choosing a pipe type for a drainage project, contractors tend to defer to what they are comfortable with.  “We only use corrugated” or “we only use PVC” is a mantra we at Central hear over and over again.  Being tied to a type of pipe …

Landscape, Irrigation, Lawn Care, Hardscape, whatever type of contractor you may be, you are probably overlooking a service that every client has a need for…drainage!  Providing drainage solutions can easily be added to your services list to enhance your job proposals and set you apart from the competition.  From basic drainage issues to more involved issues, simple solutions are available …

This year we experienced the wettest 12-month period in the US, ever. Much of the country was plagued with excessive rainfall and flooding, and some areas such as the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic saw 20+ inches more than normal. The 2019 season has been a rough one. Landscape contractors from Chicago to Boston to Atlanta and beyond have felt the effects. …