Grub damage renovation?
Looking for ideas on how to renovate an acre and half after grubs damaged yard?
View ArticleLooking for advice about a hedge
I have a customer that just moved into the area. I mowed their lawn twice. They say they mow with a reel mower and the grass was too tall when they first moved in to cut with a reel mower. However, the...
View ArticleScag giant vac; little wonder; and billy goat leaf loader comparison (18hp...
I am looking to invest in one of these 3 loaders in the next few weeks.. never owned a leaf loader before, i am making the leap from tarps. If anyone has experience with these loaders any advice would...
View ArticleGetting into the leaf removal business for compost
Would this be a dumb idea? I was considering purchasing a good sized leaf blower (something like the Billy Goat) to suck up leafs and blow them into a couple tall cement silos that are no longer in use...
View ArticleWalker or Navigator as a debris loader?
Has anyone tried removing the deck and PTO shaft from their mower and hooking a hose to the front of the blower as a debris loader? Maybe remove the hopper and extend the output with an elbow to blow...
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considering aerator
i hope i posted this i the right area. Im slowing trying to upgrade my small "business". lol. and always open to hearing all i cna hear and learn about the next machine i may need or fixing mine . I...
View ArticleSlight problem with a LCO today
I was out aerating today , I roll up on 1 of my irrigation customers house , (good size yard almost an acre) I am out back aerating about done in the back, and this guy comes flying around on a ZTR ....
View ArticleLeaf Blowing
Hello guys I was curious on what to charge for leaf blowing only. For example, on these properties the clients have/want their leaves blown off their property into the woods behind their homes. I will...
View ArticleFor those in Matthews path
If you are in the path of hurricane Matthew ,I wish you well . But I would look into damage clean up and hauling and anything else . Lawns will be peoples last priority if its as bad as they predict .
View ArticleAeration vs sprinkler heads?
For ppl that do aerations, how do you deal with sprinkler heads, in ground lights etc. Do you need to flag hazards before you start ?
View ArticlePlease help. The weight of leaves?
Hello my fellow lawnsiter's! I have a single axle 3500 lb, 5x12 trailer with dovetail. This will be my first year using a leaf loader for leaf removals and fall cleanups. I plan on building a box on my...
View ArticleFall Annuals for Home Owners Association monument
In commercial settings what are some good options for Fall/Winter flowers? What are some good pairings to use in front of entrance ways for HOA's (in front of their monuments?) pansies, violas, (can't...
View ArticleStihl Kombi pole saw -Issue with oiler
my new pole saw attachment (model HT KM 4182-200-0070) is dropping 1-3 drops of oil per second? I called stihl but the guy could not confirm or deny that this is normal. I'm saying it's not just from...
View ArticleFall Leaves with Walk Behind and Gobbler?
Hi Guys, I am a part-timer and have 2 36" bobcat walk-behinds and a 48" quick cat stander. I have a grass gobbler for my 36" walk-behind. I also have a mulch cover as well. I might have 10 - 15 quarter...
View ArticlePricing on digging our shrubs/bushes
When you guys price to dig out a shrub, what do you base your price on? I'm not talking about big plants, more like ones 3-4' tall, and about the same around. I generally price at $50 a bush. Unless...
View ArticleCorrectly operating a harley rake through bermuda.....?
We are installing a new lawn with tall fesuce seed at a residential home in our town. I burnt down the bermuda and weeds a couple weeks ago. I started this evening with our harley rake prepping the...
View ArticleSpreading seed mulch?
So I just got a job renovating an existing lawn. About 10,000sq ft. Lots of thin turf areas that will need some cover after seeding. Straw is out of the question so I intend to use Seed Aide which is...
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 ArticlePine tree problem
A client has this in her backyard . View attachment 331843 View attachment 331844 I checked and there are no bugs, webs or any visible signs besides the dead needles. No treatment to the surrounding...
View ArticleLeaf vac mounting ideas
just bought a little wonder leaf vac and want to tongue mount it on my 6x10 10k dump trailer. Any ideas and pics would be greatly appreciated. From fabricating one to install all ideas are welcome.
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