types of mulch
I have a customer that wants a quote on mulch, although I'm not quite sure what kind he wants and I still have to talk with him. It looks like the last people just put down Native brown which is about...
View ArticleTree & Plant Identification Quiz/App?
Is there an app that I could use to test myself on tree and plant identification?
View ArticleI guess I am a lowballer now .
The woman down the street from me stopped by my house while I was running my tractor , asked me If I do lawn work . I told her that I do . She wanted to know if I could look at her lawn . So I went...
View ArticleMaking the receipts/invoices on landscaping jobs
Hey guys, Had a quick question on invoices to the customer. Please excuse me if this has been talked about, I searched but didn't find what I was looking for. I'm 7 jobs deep already this season with...
View ArticleLeaf Cleanup
I'm thinking about doing a big push for leaf cleanup this year. What would you recommend for equipment, around a $1500-2000 budget for new purchase. I'm leaning towards something like a TracVac or...
View ArticleMulching leaves/not removal
Hello all, I'm trying to get prepared (and get customers prepared) for prices to either increase or stay the same for mulching leaves. I don't bag, rake, vacuum or haul away. Period! I mulch over em,...
View ArticleShrub trimming pricing help
A client wants me to trim 3 3'x3' spiraeas, 3 5'x2' emerald cedars & 2 5'x7' red twig dogwoods. I'm just wondering what I should be charging for this, I have an 18" stihl hedge trimmer. Also...
View ArticleHow To Determine How Much Mulch Is Needed
This question seems to be a popular one in this forum. A lot of people want to know how to figure out the correct amount of mulch for their landscaping project. So D Felix came up with a good idea to...
View ArticleWeed identification
I need help identifying a weed/grass that is overtaking a lawn . The lawn backs up to a small pond and I suspect the weed is related to a pond environment. View attachment 329468
View ArticleWeed ID
I have a weed I'm trying to get help with identifying but I'm not sure how to post a pic from my iphone on here....help?
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Loooooooong reach hedge trimmer
Has anyone here ever used the HT 131 stihl telescoping pole saw with the hedge trimmer attachment? Particularly the adjustable (HL 135°) head?
View ArticleLeaf Pickup
I use to do lawn care several years ago, but had to stop due to 2 heart attacks. I miss the work, but made a promise to my son and wife that is I go back into it, I would do it different. Well, this...
View ArticleGardening is where it's at
At least for my company. I am grossing way more per MH with less OH and not having to worry about equipment breaking down etc etc. I've been picking up a lot of Gardening accounts in new subdivisions...
View ArticleWeed questions
I found this weed recently and can't figure out what it is. Thanks! View attachment 226880
View ArticleLittle Wonder 18hp Leaf Vac
hey guys , i was looking to purchase a leaf vac this fall but am unsure of what to get at the same time not many options at all. Seems like all you see around my way is Billy goat vacc's ,Although i am...
View ArticleReaction to fire ant stings
I've been stung many times by fire ants and usually just get the blisters and itching. Yesterday I was bit about 20 times on my ankles. Approximately 30 minutes later I was so dizzy I thought I was...
View ArticleFlat-free tires vs. pneumatic tires on a wheelbarrow?
Which do you prefer. I have a flat-free tire on one wheelbarrow and there seems to be a ton of rolling resistance when its loaded with anything remotely heavy. I'm thinking of swapping to a pneumatic...
View ArticlePampas Grass Trimming
I know pampas grass is supposed to be trimmed in late winter early spring.... I was just contacted by an HOA that has about 20 pampas grass bushes that are way over grown and they want them cut back....
View ArticleHelp with bamboo cleanup
What is the best way to cleanup bamboo? I've got to cut it about 2'-3' away from the fence and it's about 50' long. Any tips or advice would be appreciated View attachment 329808
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