Installing quality hardscape projects is vital to a professional contractor’s reputation and overall success. Beyond the design and installation, choosing the right sealer and cleaner can enhance the beauty and durability of pavers. Sealers protect hardscapes from the elements, stains, and wear, that will occur over time. Cleaners will help hardscapes remain pristine. This article explores the characteristics, advantages, and …
Four Lucrative Trends in Outdoor Living
As outdoor living continues to change, homeowners are constantly seeking new ways to enhance their outdoor spaces. This season, we are focusing on four new trends that are shaping the outdoor living market: audio systems, ledge lighting for hardscapes, pre-Labor Day paver cleaning, and the artificial turf. Below we explore how these trends can transform your clients outdoor areas and …
Transform Your Hardscaping Projects With These 8 Tools
As a hardscape professional, having the right tools can make all the difference in achieving efficiency, precision, and quality on the job site. EZG Manufacturing offers a range of innovative tools designed to meet the demands of modern hardscaping. These advanced solutions are now conveniently available through your local Central Turf & Irrigation Supply location. Let’s explore how these tools …
3 Informative Hardscape & Outdoor Living Strategy Articles From 2023
Now is a great time to take the opportunity to look back at the top Central outdoor living articles of 2023 and see what changes you might want to make, and what solutions you might need, for your hardscape and outdoor living plans heading into 2024. If these are new to you or you missed the articles during the recent …
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 …
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 …
Central’s Solution for Native Bluestone Shortage: Solving Pricing & Availability Issues
Pennsylvania Bluestone has been around for an estimated 345 Million years! So why is it hard to come by these days? We checked in with Dennis Garneau, Director of Hardscapes, in this article to discuss current supply issues, pricing, practicality along with a suitable alternative we know you’re going to love. As we forever embrace the beauty of Mother Nature, we’re here to help you change the way …
A Look Back: Top Hardscape + Outdoor Living Articles from 2022
2022 saw ongoing challenges in labor, procurement, project planning, and missed revenue opportunities across the outdoor living category. Now is a great time to take the opportunity to look back at the top Central outdoor living articles of 2022 and see what changes you might want to make, and what solutions you might need, for your hardscape and outdoor living …
Ask the Expert: Benefits of Sealing Pavers & Offering Customers a Maintenance Package
Everyone has been there. You are hired by a customer to install a beautiful hardscape in their commercial or residential space. The work has gone smoothly, the client is pleased, and now your business with them is done. But this does not have to be the case! We checked in with Dennis Garneau, Central’s Category Director for Hardscapes, to learn …