December 2013
Wow, did the year go fast! It's already time for the holidays.
Industry experts are telling us 2014 will be an even better year as consumer spending recovers after a prolonged downturn. In the months ahead, we'll be sharing more ideas to help you be successful in the New Year.
We appreciate your business. Best wishes for a safe and relaxing holiday season!
Holiday Schedule: We will close atNoon on December 24th and re-open onDecember 26th.
We will also close at Noon on New Year's eve and re-open on January 2nd.
Closed for Inventory: December 6th
This Week: MPR at the Missouri Green Industry Conference
MPR's own Craig Pisarkiewiczand Steve Leu are among the headlining speakers at the Missouri Green Industry conference on December 5th at the St. Charles Convention Center in St. Charles, MO.
Craig will speak on low volume irrigation and Steve will speak on landscape lighting and holiday lighting. These presentations will orient contractors to the profit opportunities in these service areas.
The one day event also includes a vendor expo. The knowledge you gain from just one session may be what it takes to get you and your company over the top from "Good to Great" in 2014. This year's topics are what you need to get ahead.
Click here to learn more and to register.
Give your clients a stress free Christmas by installingSeasonal Source professional grade holiday lighting products.
We have a wide selection of lights, greenery and otherholiday supplies to create eye-catching displays.
Count on us for all of your last-minute decorating needs.
Click here to see our wide variety of seasonal items.
Help your customers avoid the dangers of slippery ice this winter. Be prepared for ice and snow with a good supply of premium ice melt to melt thatice away.
We carry traditional rock salt, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride and heatwave ice melter.
All products are available by the bag or pallet. Delivery to your shop is available.
Click here to download pricing and availability information.
Interesting Apps for Irrigation & Landscape Contractors
Looking for apps for your mobile device that can help you grow your business? Here are some suggestions:
Landscapers Companion
Has a searchable database of plant materials. Choose by zone, growth habit, color, exposure, water requirements and more. Photos help you show options to clients.
Square Card Reader
A simple app and related device that allow you to take credit card payments on the jobsite. Perfect for small contracting firms that want to collect at the end of the job (and who doesn't!)
Dropbox
The fastest way to move files between devices (iPad, iPhone, Desktop, Laptop) or to share collaboration folders among co-workers. Real-time back up of your data. Up to 4GB free, and then paid storage for higher amounts.
Landscape & Garden Calculators
Helps you prepare better and more accurate materials estimates forlandscape jobs. Includes 35 calculators for hardscape, landscapingand lawns. Calculations can be completed by manual input or based on GPS measurements. Calculate plants, mulch, stone, fertilizer and much more. Worth the $8.00 price tag. Android only.
CloudOn
A look-alike for Microsoft Office that opens Word, PowerPoint, and Excel documents.
MileBug
This is a fee-based app that allows you to track vehicle mileage. Keep the IRS happy.
Drawvis
View Autocad drawings from anywhere, anytime. Show designs to your clients and colleagues on the jobsite.
What Apps do You LOVE? E-mail us back with your favorites.
Eco-Smart Trend: Pervious Pavers
A growing movement to "go green" is driving customer interest in new solutions. MPR Supply is the area's distributor for Xeripave Pavers. Xeripave previous segmental pavers are ideally suited as a practical long-term alternative to impervious materials. They allow water to pass through, filtering out pollutants. Xeripave products perform the same core function as traditional hardscape products, yet provide additional pervious benefits. They allow rainfall to drain through the body of the paver and be absorbed by the underlayment, recharging ground water supplies.
Xeripave is used for various applications in commercial and residential projects. The pavers are versatile and are available in a wide range of colors, designs, sizes and shapes. Pavers are uniform in size.Xeripave is inert when cured, and is unaffected by salt or UV. Pavers will not fade in color and do not deteriorate in freeze/thaw environments. 
Learn how to have your best year ever at the MPR SupplyConference and Trade Show, a not-to-be-missed day of smart seminars, vendor displays and a delicious lunch.
Bring your entire team to experience this once-a-year extravaganza:
SEMINARS: Your registration includes access to top classes in troubleshooting, irrigation innovations, pavers and blocks, pumps, productivity tools, web-based controls and much more. Lots of interesting information that can grow your bottom line!
VENDOR BOOTHS: industry vendors will be present to hear your feedback and show you the latest innovations for 2014. Check out giveaway items and deals.
LUNCH: Delicious catered lunch (serving 12PM - 1:30PM)
RSVP: Call Kitty to RSVP for your team: 314-426-4838.
Your Landscape Fabrics Headquarters
MPR Supply is your one-stop wholesale source for the complete range of geotextilefabrics from Master Gardner. We offer fabrics for all applications:
Weed barrier - effectively prohibits growth of weeds while allowing water to flow through, keeps mulch areas looking clean, slows evaporation for water conservation.
Filter fabric - for use behind retaining walls or around drainage pipes.
Silt fencing - for effective erosion control.
Underlayment - for use under pavers, decks or other areas.
Choose from a variety of roll sizes, lengths, weaves and types to match your project needs. Ask us for specs and spring 2014 pricing offers.