Keeping deer out of commercial flowerbeds
Folks, We have some high end customers in some wooded areas and the deer will literally pull our annuals out of the ground the night we plant them, roots and all. Customers have watched it happen. They...
View ArticleUsing Salt and Vinegar to kill weeds
Anybody use Salt and Vinegar to kill weeds? I've used salt in a solution of water and some vinegar and it killed weeds along some stone walls. I don't like to use Roundup much. It's harmful to fish so...
View Articlecontimplating a dump trailer
I have all of the necessary equipment for my lawn maintenance service side of the business. I believe I'm missing out on some larger mulch/rock/sod/debris removal/ leaf cleanups/backup trailer/etc....
View ArticleTop dressing palisade/ultimate zoysia...fill or white sand
I just recently completed a zoysia install (palisades) at my residence and have a few rough and low areas that will hold some water for 5-6 hours after we get significant rain( 3+ inches in a 24 hour...
View ArticleMulch Job
What do you think? Does this island need more mulch? Is it piled far enough up the tree? View attachment 339162 View attachment 339163
View ArticleMade the mistake of telling customer how many yards of mulch i'd put in.
Usually I just quote the customer a price and get the job done. So if I put in 5 yards and it looks sufficient, is it okay to call it a day? Or is the customer expecting the amount I told them? They...
View ArticleRemoving Creeping Juniper
So I have about 1500 sqft of creeping juniper to remove (screw junipers btw) and replace with topsoil/sod. Right now I'm planning on scraping/ digging it out with a backhoe. Anyone have a suggestion...
View ArticleDo you guys ever reschedule work due to weather delays and such?
For some reason a lot of my customers talked about wanting me to spread mulch like back in February, but really dragged their feet to give me the go ahead, and now people act like it needs to be done...
View ArticleMy first 4 quotes and working by the hour?
I know everyone here loves some price threads so hopefully this can get some arguments going. We have done a couple small jobs but did these 4 quotes this weekend. First one is blackberry clear outs....
View ArticleIs what I pay for mulch reasonable?
My mulch place gives a 10 percent discount for contractors. So for dyed shredded mulch $23/yard. For native brown hardwood it's $16/yard. The prices I listed include the discount. This place is...
View ArticleStand on aerator
Looking to buy a stand on aerator over the summer for this falls aeration season. Pro's & Cons of each model you own? Anything to stay away from? From my brief research I really like the Ryan stand...
View ArticleSod Job pricing help!!!
Hey folks! I'm new to LawnSite and to running my own Landscaping business, so thanks in advance for any help given! I have a customer that needs about 3,400 square feet of sod installed in their...
View ArticleWorking for neighbors , the good , the bad and the ugly .
What are your experiences working in your own neighborhood ? I just gave a guy in my neighborhood a price for some work , 2 to 3 days , some grading , clearing and pipe work . Price was $ 4800. He goes...
View ArticleSecond Opinion on my Estimate Please
Hello Everyone, I am new! I was hoping to get some opinions... I am buying, hauling, and installing 6-8 cubic yards of mulch. Before I install the mulch, I will be trimming about 10 bushes, doing some...
View ArticleTop dressing questions
I have two questions, how do I determine how much topsoil I need to top dress a 3325 sq foot lawn? and how do I price the service to her? One of my customers has a bumpy lawn and wants it more flat. I...
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 ArticleWhere do you get your miscellaneous supplies from?
I have a quote for a mulch job and I suggested on part to have a border next to sidewalk and use one of those border rolls. I was at Lowes and seen a 20' roll for $10. I only need 13' and was thinking...
View ArticleCleanup Jobs
How do you guys go about bidding cleanup jobs? I've done a few over the past 2 years and at times I feel Like I'm going to be too high, and other times I feel like I'm getting hosed on cost. Any input...
View ArticleWays to unload sod pallet from dump trailer
Any one have a way to unload a full pallet of sod from a dump trailer without heavy equipment? We can unload it piecemeal, but would prefer to off load it so that it's easier to get to(lower). Would it...
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