APRIL 2018

Winter trainings are done, the weather is changing (wait for it, wait for it.....) and it's showtime! We are highlighting a couple of new products this month - check them out below.

We also want to congratulate Bob Hulburt, our Frederick branch manager, on his retirement this month. Bob was instrumental in the opening of our Frederick store 10 years ago and has been at the helm since. Thank you Bob for all your efforts and good luck with that ever-expanding honey do list that wife Judy is adding to daily!

Please let us know how we can help you this spring.
 
Tim Cleary
Landscape Products Group Manager

443-506-3389
NEW PRODUCT EDITION

PRIME PATIO: ENHANCING OUTDOOR LIVING 

Designed specifically for landscape contractors, Prime Patio promises quality, energy efficiency, and beauty, as well as a great opportunity to grow sales in the area of outdoor living space. Our goal is to make it simple and fun to professionally install patio lights that enhance any outdoor space. From kits to bulbs to wire, Prime Patio offers everything needed for a patio lighting install.

As an added benefit, during the month of April earn a FREE Bose® speaker when you install Prime Patio Lights. Complete details here.


UNIQUE® ANNOUNCES NEW NOBLE™ UPLIGHT   

Unique Lighting Systems® is excited to announce the release of the new Noble uplight in our Knights Series product line.

A powerful yet compact uplight, the Noble was designed to perform with drop-in LEDs. The compact design removes wasted space required in the halogen fixtures of the past. Constructed from solid brass, this CNC machined fixture is the perfect accent light for any landscape. Learn more about this exciting new fixture here.

HOT OFF THE PRESS... FREE Amazon Echo or Google Home! Details here


K-RAIN ® RELEASES SOLENOID KITS  

K-Rain has released new solenoid replacement kits. Each kit contains a durable K-Rain epoxy-potted solenoid and adapters for both Rain Bird® and Hunter® valves. Available in both 24V and 9V DC options, call your Territory Manager today for more information about these kits or to place an order.

AQUASCAPE® FAUX OAK STUMP COVER
 

The Aquascape Faux Oak Stump Cover is the ideal solution to covering unsightly landscape components, including everything from power outlet posts to IonGen™ control panels. Many landscape covers, such as fake rocks, can look un-natural, cheap, and out of place. The Faux Oak Stump Cover provides an extremely realistic oak appearance that looks great in any setting. The cover features durable, heavy-duty poly-resin construction designed to stand up to the elements and provide year after year of enjoyment. Learn more here.





POND SPRING CLEAN OUT TIP
 
Maintaining optimum water quality has never been easier. The Aquascape Automatic Dosing System for ponds and fountains automatically adds a choice of specially formulated Aquascape water treatments to ponds, decorative fountains and Pondless® Waterfalls, eliminating the guesswork and routine of manually adding water treatments. 

REMINDER: The pump cartridge (#96040) on the auto dosing systems is a consumable part that may wear over time, reducing the accuracy of the system. It is recommended to replace the pump cartridge once each year to maintain optimal accuracy. Call us today to order the parts necessary to make sure your spring goes smoothly. Here's an instructional video to explain the process.





TIM'S TIDBIT: DEVELOP GOODWILL = NEW CUSTOMERS
 
At our recent Learn, Build, and Earn training event, Chris Wilson from Aquascape shared a great tip that is simple, easy and gets you noticed. 

When Aquascape goes to a new project the first day, they take 10 minutes to hang "Pardon Our Dust" doorhangers on the neighboring homes. It explains how you appreciate their patience with the noise, dust, trucks, and trailers in the street - the general inconveniences of a construction project. The kicker, a Dunkin' Donuts® gift card is attached to the doorhanger. It makes the neighbors more tolerant of what's going on, curious as to what's going on and guaranteed to tell their friends about it and about your company. So who are all these coffee sipping neighbors going to call the next time they need some work done? YOU!