Grass Seed and Fall Leaves
Hello, I recently had someone seed my mostly shaded bare backyard with tall fescue and had it covered in straw (I didn't want to but the guy insisted). Well, since it's early October, the leaves have...
View ArticleBrick removal, TONS and TONS of bricks.
I looked at a property today that had lots of old bricks that had been discarded down a steep hill years ago. He is trying to revive his property and said that the bricks have to go. Here is the issue,...
View ArticleOpinions on NOT mounting leaf loader?!?!?!
Hello fellow Lawnsiters! Bought a leaf loader a month back. Picked up my new trailer today and as I was brainstorming different ways to mount it, I thought why not NOT mount it to my trailer. Has...
View ArticleString Trimmer/Brush Cutter
Hello all, I've had a Stihl FS74 for quite some time now and it just won't die. Couldn't even buy a replacement fuel tank for it so I repaired it with a plastic welding kit from HF..worked great! I...
View ArticleBattery Powered Hedge Trimmer
ok so i have a 22" craftsman 19.2v battery powered hedge trimmer. it does fine but i only have 1 lithium ion battery which lasts about 1hr. my other battery is the nicad style and it only lasts 20-30...
View ArticleOrchard/tripod ladders, who uses them? Best size?
I come across tall and akward bushes and hedges often. I've seen a few bigger companies and some tree guys in my area using these ladders.. Are they worth 4 to $600? When trimming tall hedges I use an...
View ArticleWhat is the best way to remove old mulch!
Like title says what have you guys found to be the fastest way. We are changing colors of mulch rhi year an want to remove all the old mulch and replace with new. It's wood mulch and some of our new...
View ArticleOrchard Ladders, any one in particular?
Gonna buy one, any better than the rest? Posted via Mobile Device
View ArticleMy pricing for leaf removal scenarios
Equipment: 18hp loader on a 84"x12 foot trailer with 8' sides, 3 wheeled blower and two back packs echo 770 and 620...I also bring a commercial vac and a Grandstand 52" My daughter and I run the...
View ArticleSoutheastern Pa guys.
Hi Guys, Got a call a few days ago for an aeration job. This year and years past my aeration season was september-early october. We are getting a frost tomorrow it appears and not sure if it's a great...
View Articlehow to keep mulch from getting fungus
Is it possible to keep mulch from getting the white fungus. I get 90 yards and hard to turn it all over, if i cover it will that help?
View ArticleAre you seriously kidding me with this leaf truck?
Thing is just flat out nuts. Any of you guys rolling around like a boss in something like this? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RpZEHSftxUo Posted via Mobile Device
View ArticleBig leaf bag? Anyone ever try it?
Hello everyone, I have just about had it with leaf removal. I got a call from an old craigslist ad and the guy is on .25 of an acre and wanted his leaves removed. The catch was he only wanted...
View ArticleAverage Pricing For Leaf Cleanup On Long Island
I work on Long Island from Stony Brook to Wading River, what are you Long Island guys getting for a average price on a leaf cleanup. Most of my customers want to pay in the $250 to $400 range for...
View ArticleStarting to see why some say they can't make any money doing leaves.
I've been handing out flyers a few evenings a week to the higher end homes that get covered in leaves. I've only gotten a few calls and they all look at me like I'm crazy when I give them a quote. I'm...
View ArticleLeaf vac getting clogged
hello, my first post heremail so bare with me. need some help. I have a 14hp little wonder debris loader that I use for fall cleanups. yes I know it is too small. but the leaves get clogged after the...
View ArticleClearing a pond dam/spillway
Anyone have experience with this? I have a lady that has an overgrown dam and spillway that she wants cleared. No hauling away, all debris can be cut and discarded at the base of the dam. It is a nasty...
View Articlelawn sweeper or bag-a-nut?
I haven't found any reviews of people using these for commercial use. So what I'm manly looking for is gum ball, acorn, pecan removal. I assume bag-a-nut would be best for this but... if a lawn sweeper...
View ArticleAppearance cutting and detail tricks?
Currently I mow my lawn every three days from 4.5-5.0" to 3" in an alternating diagonal pattern to get the diamond look. Trim around the house, clean up the line from yard to street and yard objects...
View ArticleLeaf box and new stand
so question 1. Do I go with mesh tarp for top of leaf box or chicken wire. 2. I am trying to keep my box at 4' height and j need 6' to get the shoot into box. I am thinking about running a small 2'...
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