September 2015

How will you maximize the best part of the season?  

Fall brings opportunities to offer a whole new menu of products and services to your customers.   Whether you're marketing landscape lighting, paver patios or irrigation upgrades, there are plenty of opportunities to add to your bottom line in the many weeks ahead.   

Reach out to your customers and promote new ideas for their landscapes now.   Many customers delayed planned projects during the rainy weeks of the year.  By contacting them now, you will help them follow through on their good intentions from earlier in the year.   Let them know you have the time to focus on their exact needs.

With a little effort and initiative, you can make this your best September ever!    Let us know how we can help. 

The Team at MPR Supply

Earn Free Gift Cards When You Buy K-Rain   Purchase $2500 of any combination of product from MPR Supply and receive a $250 gift card of your choice.  Program includes all of your favorite K-Rain products.  Click here to download the full details. Choose from these top brands for your rebate gift card:  VISA * Cabelas * Bass Pro Shops * Best Buy * Target

Go with the Leader: LASCO Fittings We stock a full selection of LASCO products including Schedule 80 nipples, fittings and unions Users of LASCO PVC fittings can rely upon a product accepted and relied upon by millions of contractors and users worldwide.  For over 50 years LASCO has provided the experience needed to transport liquids from source to application with reliability and ease.  Designers know the commitment LASCO has to providing trouble free products and services. We're proud to stock a full range of LASCO fittings at competitive prices.  Order them with confidence!      Check out their full offering for irrigation here.

Just in Time for Fall Planting:  Sapling Soaker Tree Bags   Help prevent transplant shock, new trees establish quickly Just in time for spring planting season, we have stocked the new Sapling Soaker tree watering bag which allows constant watering for newly planted and small trees. The Sapling Soaker is specifically designed to slowly release water from two release points on the underside of the bag. This allows for even water distribution and deep saturation, so trees can get moisture at the root where it is needed most.  The Sapling Soaker vertical style bag holds up to fifteen gallons of water and will drip for up to nine hours. If your tree is small, this bag is ideal as it will fit trees with a diameter between one and four inches.  Get some now for your next tree planting project.

IonGen In, Algae Out.  Implement This Problem Solver Now      The IonGen™ System G2 Electronic Algae Controller allows your customers to spend time relaxing next to their water feature instead of trying to maintain it!  The IonGen™ effectively kills algae without the use of traditional liquid chemicals and is designed with a microprocessor that sends a signal to its ion producing probe helping to control algae throughout the entire water feature.  Drastically reduces pond maintenance Helps to control unsightly algae without the use of liquid chemicals Simple to install Compatible with water containing fish and plants Energy efficient (less than $1 per month in electrical costs) Treats ponds up to 25,000 gallons Probe typically lasts 1-3 seasons depending on the ionization level it is operated at, volume of water in the pond, and the water conditions you are trying to control

Avoid Common Landscape Lighting Design Errors          Fixing issues before they happen can go a long way in creating landscape lighting designs that set your business apart.     Avoid these common mistakes: Using the wrong beam spread. The taller the item, the narrower you'll want the beam For a tall and thin tree, a 10 degree fixture is ideal; for a shorter, wider tree/shrub, choose a 35 or 60 degree. Lighting a tree for the distant future. It's better to use a fixture that's right for the tree today, and change it out as the tree grows. Using only one type of fixture across a property.Homeowners rely on professional landscape lighters to bring their property to life. If you're unsure what fixtures to use and where, training can help. Using too many fixtures along a sidewalk. Avoid the airport runway look. Kichler suggests placing fixtures approximately 10 feet apart, staggered on each side of the path. Not listening to homeowners. Get to know homeowners' wants and needs; otherwise you can face a costly redo. Want to learn more? Kichler offers a two-day, interactive LED Landscape Lighting Training session to help professionals sharpen their landscape lighting design, installation and troubleshooting skills. Visitkichler.com for details.

Download Our 2015 Holiday Lighting Catalog We have exciting new products for this year's holiday decorating season. See them all when you download a copy of our 2015 Holiday Lighting Product Catalog here.    Explore new products in LED, Greenery, RGB and more.   Plus see new installation tools and accessories that can make your jobs go easier and faster.  Discover new ways to create eye-catching displays that get your customers talking.   Get ready for the holiday decorating season with our free on-line educational courses.  Click here to get started. Ask us about our holiday decor early buy program.