We’ve all heard it and many live by it, “Time is Money!” and who doesn’t want to save time on their irrigation projects? Finishing the job faster means increased bottom lines, more clients, and more success! Work smarter, not harder with our Top 5 Time Saving Irrigation Products designed to speed up your job times […]
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The FAQ’s on GeoRipper
Gone are the days of digging trenches by hand. Now you can dig trenches in a fraction of time using the MiniTrencher GeoRipper. GeoRipper uses two-stroke and four-stroke engines that are specifically designed to work in hostile environments. GeoRippers are designed to minimize downtime thereby maximizing your time on the job. Below are a series […]
Read MoreLet’s Talk Spring Fertilization & Aeration
It’s that time of year again when we know spring is right around the corner. This means it’s time to wash the ice melt out of our fertilizer spreaders, service the ‘ol aerator, sharpen all the tools and start planning for the season ahead. Let’s talk about the first fertilization of the season. This application […]
Read MoreIrrigation Troubleshooting 101: Understand What You are Troubleshooting
To have your irrigation run effectively, you must have two equally important but different systems work properly: Power and Water. Water is needed for the plants to have the nourishment to grow. Power is needed to control where and when the water is applied. Water can be managed using a few or a multitude of […]
Read MoreLandscaping Safety PPE List
Supervisors in the landscaping industry must prioritize the health and safety of their workers above all other matters in their daily operations. Outfitting your employees with the proper PPE (personal protection equipment) is essential to meeting safety guidelines in the workplace. A basic understanding of industry standards and regulations will help you properly outfit your […]
Read MoreEasy Steps to Winterize Your Irrigation Pump
As freezing temps approach, it’s time to winterize water pumps to prevent your pumps from freezing. Correctly winterizing your pump is necessary in order to prevent damage due to freezing. These simple steps will guide you through the winterization process, and will leave you feeling confident that your pump will be protected all winter long! […]
Read MoreFertilizer in Combination with Pre and Post Emergent Herbicides
The following article was written by CPS employee Mike Frank: Lets take a look at using fertilizers with herbicides included. These can be a great time saver when used properly. Let’s start by making sure to calibrate your spreaders and apply according to the label. Follow those directions to a fault and you should be […]
Read MoreSuccess With Pre-Emergent Herbicide – Avoid Common Misconceptions to Ensure Success
There may be snow on the ground – but we all know it won’t be there for long! Our very own Mike Frank from our CPS Longmont branch has taken the time to remind us of all the Myths and Facts surrounding Pre-Emergents. Take a look! 7 Common Myths & Facts Concerning Pre-Emergents: 1. There […]
Read More2018 Landscape & Outdoor Living Trends
Exciting trends are approaching for the 2018 landscaping season, and being in the know on such trends is a good way to be a forward-thinking contractor set up for success this coming season. Great news……Here in the mountain region, where we tend to spend as much time as possible outdoors, the upcoming trends certainly hit […]
Read MoreWinterizing, Cleaning, and Storing Atlantic Water Garden Pumps
It’s coming up on time to winterize and store your water feature pumps. We recommend that all pumps are pulled out of the water features and stored in a warm place. For the mag-drive pumps (FP, MD, TT, TW Series pumps) we recommend that you would clean these pumps at this time before storing. For […]
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