It is often said that a photo is worth a thousand words, but many contractors overlook the benefits that a photo can provide when they are busy on job sites and working behind the scenes making sure everything runs smoothly. If you aren’t taking some time to focus on job-related photography your business could be missing out on major opportunities …
Landscape Pest Prevention: Grubs – What, When and How?
Maybe you’ve have had a past history of grubs and other lawn insects causing damage. You may be asking yourself, “How do I properly prepare my lawn for grubs and insects this year? What is the best option for my lawn? When is the best time to apply? How do I ensure that I will have a great lawn throughout …
Central Turf and Irrigation adds Private Label Artificial Turf Program, Hudson Valley Turf and Ivy
Central Turf and Irrigation adds Private Label Artificial Turf Program, Hudson Valley Turf and Ivy Central Turf and Irrigation is pleased to announce the launch of our private label artificial turf program, Hudson Valley Turf and Ivy. The past several years have proven that artificial turf is gaining more and more traction and we are here to help you take …
Troubleshooting Common Two-Wire Problems
Common two-wire problems include zones that do not start and/or have a shorted wire path. Most of these issues are caused by a bad splice, nick or break in the wire path. Many of these issues can be avoided and even future-proofed, just by installing the right products. The #1 Rule is to only use wire and splice kits designed …
4 Tips to Capture Online Reviews + Boost Your Business
In today’s market, it is vital for a business to have a strong online presence to capitalize as many business opportunities as possible. The core foundations of your presence should be a successful website & making sure that the business is actively listed on Google My Business. After doing so, one of the best ways to help boost your presence, …
Profitability Through Sustainable Practices
Sustainability – The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level Above is the most basic definition of sustainability, but to the professional landscaper it’s so much more. Sustainability consists of fulfilling the needs of current generations without compromising the needs of future generations, all while ensuring a balance between economic growth, environmental care and social well-being. It’s …
Landscape Lighting: The Importance of Embracing and Understanding New Technology
Some people are great with change, and others take a little more time to warm up to new things. This is never truer than when learning and embracing new technology. Many people fall into the habit of just sticking with what is comfortable and familiar. However, what if you could get ahead and embrace new technologies that have the ability …
Ornamental Landscape Bed Weed Control: Maximize the Opportunity, Minimize the Labor Costs
The opportunity to maintain and enhance a client’s place of residence, business, or leisure doesn’t just stop with a lawn care program. What about the ornamental landscape beds on the property? This is a tremendous area of opportunity to grow your business, but also provide additional value to your clients. Maintaining ornamental landscape beds can get a bad rap for …
Selling Irrigation System Upgrades During Spring Startup
The Spring Irrigation System Startup is always a good time to sell upgrades to your customers. Spring 2025 is the perfect opportunity to pitch new improvements to make their irrigation systems more efficient. Now is the perfect time to develop your strategies on which upgrades to present to which customers. Do this based on your knowledge and experience with each …
How To Store Your Winter Equipment When The Season Ends
Now that the end of winter is near it is important you are ready and thinking ahead to preparing and storing your seasonal equipment away for the upcoming seasons. Although maintenance may be the last thing on your mind, it will save you time and money in the long run if you prepare and have a plan before all the …