August is the perfect time to focus on how you are going to market your business this fall. As the heat moves people more indoors, off to the beach for vacation, or in some parts of the country back to school, you may find your field crews slowing down a little as they recoup from the long days of the …
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 …
Ask the Expert: 7 Common Issues and Solutions that Embrace Smart Irrigation Technology
The Irrigation Association has promoted July as Smart Irrigation Month since 2005. This is an effort to highlight water conservation and healthy landscapes through sound irrigation practices that embrace advances in technology. We’ve connected with Dave Shane, Central’s Commercial Irrigation Sales Manager, to learn more. From: Dave This is an update to an article I wrote for Smart Irrigation Month, …
Channel Drains – The What, the Why and the How
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 …
Mid-Season Check In: 5 Tips to Keep Your Crew Happy & Motivated
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. …