Who has to cut overhanging branches over property line?
I did a bunch of googling but all I'm reading is people and lawyers saying that if your neighbor's limbs are growing into your yard that, yes, you are allowed to cut them (as long as you don't kill...
View ArticleEasiest way to remove sod to create new landscape bed
What is your method for removing sod so you can create new landscape beds with plants, not re-sodding. I usually spray with weed kill and rototill about a week later. But how bout if you want to remove...
View ArticleWill this sod make it?
Picked up a pallet on Saturday, got to the clients house on Monday. Top pieces are how they normally are, green. The other layers lokok starved of sunlight, which I'm sure they were. I planted just...
View ArticleSt. Augustine Grass growing into mulch beds
I have a client with about 20,000 sq ft of (St. Augustine)lawn. How do you guys get the grass out of mulch beds and how much do you charge? Thanks!
View ArticleHow to cut huge holy trees?
I'm giving a quote for a large estate with some monster holly trees. My 10' step ladder and extended stihl trimmer will not cut it. I'm thinking orchard ladder from siteone and a different trimmer?
View ArticleEquipment for Shrub Removal & Estimating Backfill
Good Evening LawnSite, Still in my first year of lawn care/light landscaping and wanted a bit of insight. Newb questions, but I have a customer that wants some shrubs pulled, and Im having trouble...
View ArticleLeaf question.
Finally have a customer with a nice enough lot that I might get call for leaf removal this year. Brought up two questions for me. 1. If leaves are left on the turf with no removal until spring clean up...
View ArticleWhat chainsaw sharpener to buy?
Hi. I just bought a MS311 chainsaw and am looking for the best, most stupid-proof chainsaw sharpener. Please send any suggestions you may have. I have narrowed it down to two choices unless someone...
View ArticleLeaf charts that maybe helpful
http://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/1920#b Provided two sources of information relating to leaf weight and space occupied. Weight per volume is difficult to calculate due to degree of shred or...
View ArticleHow to rip out/redo old landscaping with irrigation?
I am getting a lot of folks wanting me to redo their landscaping this fall. They all have irrigation that they use. What do I do about the pipes everywhere? I know 0 about irrigation as we sub that...
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 this poison sumac?
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Rock Removal
We've got to remove a 10'x15'ish bed of fist sized rocks. Initially, there were two I got one bed finished....It was 60°F and it was horrible, one of the worst jobs I've done (alsmost a bad as changing...
View ArticleWere to find practice problems
Where can I find practice problems figuring out cubic feet and yards for square and circle beds?
View ArticleIs this Ash Tree Dying??
Does anyone know what's going on with this Ash Tree? It's about 10 years old (I think) over the course of like a month it's dropped half of it's leaves already (it's August) on the bottom half of the...
View ArticleSooty mold on crepe myrtles
what is your best treatment. We've tried various products, timings, and treatments. Almost thinking our best bet is spring app of safari?? Should give season long control?
View ArticleOver growth removal
Bidding an HOA. I'm not going to ask for input on almost of it because I know what I need based off the equipment I have. However they have this drainage creek the runs thru their property's that's...
View ArticleLawn Renovation Plans - Please Critique
Hi all, This site has been a treasure trove as I've put together a plan after months of reading on here. I have a lawn that looks good early in the season and slowly degrades over the summer. Part of...
View ArticleContainer planted trees
I have a client that has a nice roof top set up with a few containers with trees and flowers. I maintain his ground level garden and property. A few of the trees are not doing to well. When does the...
View ArticleLeaf removal truck
Fall is on the way and lawns aren't gonna need cutting, so I took a leap and bought a vacuum truck. My plan is to offer curb side as well as full service. No one to my knowledge has a large vac system...
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