New California Spray Sprinkler Law Now in Effect
California state law now requires the sale of only pressure-regulated spray bodies.

This change to a more water-efficient product will phase in water savings of up to 25% on spray zones. New installations will be more efficient. Existing systems can be upgraded for lower water bills.

Make the change!

1) Work through old inventory.

2) We will automatically remind you to select the correct product when replenishing.

3) Advise existing clients to update their systems. Many systems have sprays that are well-beyond their useful life and that are at an incorrect grade for efficient operation. Encourage your customers to update all spray bodies when making repairs to enjoy immediate water savings.

More efficient use of our statewide water resources will ensure the future health of our landscape industry.

The Team at Aqua-Flo Supply
Finish Your Year Strong
2020 has already been a strong sales year. The actions you take in the last quarter can have an oversized impact on your bottom line. 
 
Here's how to boost the last 3 months of the year:
 
Keep selling.Find extra work that can be done on properties you already visit regularly (enhancements). Walk clients' properties to see what tasks need to be completed before year-end. Sell new services like landscape lighting, drainage, water features and more.   
 
Stay flexible.  Work around inclement weather by encouraging your crews to be flexible. Maximize the good weather days by doing office work and shop work on bad weather days.
 
Use overtime. Don't be afraid of the cost of extra hours to get another job or two done. Do the math. It's easy to recover the additional cost for a short burst. Also consider special incentives for your team to encourage them to sell and produce more. 
 
Raise rates now. Take your annual price increase now, when demand is high. 
 
Say thanks early. Consider holiday gifts to clients at Halloween or Thanksgiving. The goodwill often leads to additional work or referrals.
If You See Something, SELL SOMETHING!
Your customers count on your observations to keep their landscapes in top condition. 

Be helpful to your clients by pointing out problems you can solve in their landscapes.
 
By offering to be of service to your clients, you show you care - and you generate additional sales for your business. 
 
Remember "OPS", short for "opportunities": 
 
Observe - look for opportunities to fix problems and make improvements. 
 
Price - let them know how much it costs. Submit your price in writing so it's sure to get their attention. 
 
Sell - remind them to get the work done now, when you're already on-site.
 
According to industry consultant Jeff Carowitz, contractors who implement "OPS" with their service team are able to generate profitable new sales that extend their season and fill-in weeks when it would otherwise be slow. 
Three Things Crew Leaders Can Do to Drive Profitability
Being a great crew leader means more than just keeping the team productive. It's about delivering results for both the company and the customer. Here are three things great crew leaders do to maximize their impact:

1) Communicate with their team with a daily huddle. A "all hands" meeting in at the start of each day helps everyone engage on what needs to be accomplished. It also provides a chance for laborers to ask questions or request support.

2) Work from a job plan that includes a labor hour budget. If the tasks required on the job are detailed and a labor budget to meet or beat is set, you'll avoid projects that come in over budget.

3) Recap each job. What went well? What would you do differently next time? Not everything will proceed to plan. How can you learn from the times when it doesn't?
Advanced Landscape Lighting Control Through the Cloud
New Luxor Cloud Sets the Standards for Client Satisfaction
The Ideal Solution for Flexibility & Cost Savings

With Luxor Cloud management, it's easier than ever before to bring nighttime living spaces to life.

Check out Luxor Cloud: 

  • Remote site management is available from anywhere with an internet connection, which saves time and money by eliminating costly site visits
  • Cloud connection removes local network limitations to streamline control and eliminates distance requirements when assigning fixtures with the LAM.
  • Homeowners gain total system access when they are off-site, providing additional convenience and flexibility for their needs.

To convert to Luxor Cloud control, simply upgrade to the latest controller firmware and download the updated Luxor app. All features remain the same. First-generation controllers will need new facepacks to enable cloud control.
Improving Soils on Your Client's Properties Gives Them Many Benefits
Conditioning soil in the fall and winter makes a big difference, particularly come next spring!

Soil conditioning helps to improve the quality of the soil. From nutrient deficiencies to structural inadequacies, soil conditioning can take a barren plot and turn it into a fertile, desirable piece of land.
 
Conditioning sandy soil will increase water retention and suspend nutrients in the root zone so the plant will have the water and food when it needs it. Conditioning hard clay soil will increase porosity in the soil, allowing roots to spread out into new areas which will eventually lead to a decrease in overall needs of the plant. More root surface area is the key to decreasing the overall water requirements of the plant.
 
Humate soil conditioners available at Aqua-Flo Supply are some of the best amendments you can use. They get down into the soil and kick-start the biological activity necessary for nutrient exchange and overall plant health.
 
Composting is one of the best ways to bring the soul back into your soil. Malibu Compost can help!
Adding a layer of Malibu compost helps add important nutrients to depleted soils. Both equally help improve the overall quality of the current soil.
 
Take advantage of all the soil healthy products at Aqua-Flo. Whether your client lives on the beach, inland or in the foothills, we stock the natural soil supplements for every soil situation.