Back in the day, we in the professional landscape industry referred to January as “The Off Season.” We talked about down-time and getting some rest to recover from another grueling season. But the industry has changed dramatically and today’s landscape professional looks much different from the guys in the industry 37 years ago. In today’s industry, January is the most …

Dimension (Dithiopyr) vs. Prodiamine While we are still in the heart of winter in many locations across the U.S., spring and the start of a new season is just around the corner. Each year signs of spring bring lots of energy and excitement to our industry. It’s a fresh start with lots of opportunity, but also some new challenges. For …

2022 saw ongoing challenges in labor, cost pressure on profits, and continued supply chain issues across the category.  Now is a great time to take the opportunity to look back at the top Central Turf articles of 2022 and see what changes you might want to make, and what solutions you might need, for your turf plans heading into 2023. …

The 2022 Turf and Ornamental season was yet another wild roller coaster of events. Many regions across the U.S. experienced extreme drought and unusual weather patterns. Finding labor continued to be a burden and may have hindered business growth goals for the year. On top of that we saw continued price increases on products, and other vital business resources as …

As summer has faded into fall this year, turf and ornamental professionals have all eyes on finishing strong this difficult season. However, it is imperative that time is allocated to planning and preparing already for the 2023 season. Early preparation has never been more important than over the past few years as product shortages, higher prices, and other external factors …

Seed starter fertilizers help the grass seedlings establish roots quickly in the soil, which ultimately lead to a thicker, healthier lawn in a shorter period of time. However, not all seed starters are equal. With many seed starters, you cannot apply at the same time as overseeding because the fertilizer will burn the new seedling. This means multiple visits and …

  July has come and gone, leaving its mark on home lawns across the United States. August will surely come on strong with increased disease pressure and extreme temperatures further impacting the ascetics and quality of the turf on your property. Below are some helpful tips from Central for your upcoming seed purchase this fall. What species to choose… Choosing …

Each summer, a number of turf diseases emerge and wreak havoc on lawns. There are a couple of diseases that are most common, especially in the South. That’s why we’ve connected with Greg Johnson, our Southeast Turf & Agronomic Manager, to get his recommendations on the best way to handle these turf diseases this summer. From Greg Johnson: Identifying Brown …

At Central, we’re committed to keeping you up-to-date on the latest news in the industry. Each year, the status of the grass seed harvest has many shifts and turns. That’s why Austin Lanzarone, Central’s Category Director of Seed, is dedicated to sharing up-to-the minute reporting on this year’s seed harvest. From Austin: June 29, 2022 It’s finally that time of …