Ornamental grasses
Can I cut back on ornamental grasses in Fall? They are still green. Will it affect it if I do it now, I’m in Kansas.
View ArticleLandscape tools that don't break?
I've gone through a mattock handle and a pick ax handle in our last 2 landscape jobs. The handle just snaps. Maybe I am hard on tools but someone needs to make a steel/metal cored handle that won't...
View Articlefall cleanup MUST HAVE blower!
Ive had this on here before, if you live in new england, or an area with lots of leaves and big lawns like us, this is a must have. its a giant vac 16z blower that is made to mount to the front of a...
View ArticleLeaf Cleanup efficiency
We run 4 redmax's units. 3 ebz8500 and a ebz7500. Additionally we have a 13hp billy goat. During clean ups we have myself and 3 others all on our bp's and we all push around the ground blower when...
View ArticleFradan leaf loaders
any feedback on the fradan leaf loaders? Looking to add a leaf loader this year, came across these at good prices just haven’t seen any used locally.
View ArticleExmark 30" aerator tines raise SLOWLY
2006 Exmark stand-on aerator. Less than 200 hours. Tines don't raise like they used to. Owner's manual says to change fluids at 250 hours. Also.... our Exmark brings up "tufts" while aerating, while...
View Articleaerator tines with "bent tips" due to hidden objects
Ever hit "rocks, bricks, stepping stones, steel water caps" hidden under the turf? Yet your aerator tines are in good condition (nearly the same length as new), but they now have "bent tips" due to...
View ArticleCorrect pronunciation of aerate??
I say air-ate, but I hear others say air-ee-ate which I think makes then sound like morons. I'm correct right??
View ArticleWho 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 ArticleBattery Powered Wheelbarrow
Here you go.....if you can't afford a skid loader View attachment 351872 On sale $799
View ArticleCompost after overseeding?
So, I aerated my yard then added fertilizer followed by Tall Fescue Seed. I bought some Compost & Manure. Should I add a layer on top of the seed or is this not necessary? If not, when would be a...
View ArticleLeave falling early this year?
does it seem like leaves are falling earlier/faster this year to anyone else? last week they were just starting to turn but this week it seems they are falling off like crazy. some trees have no leaves...
View Articlehad to replace all aerator tines after this lawn
$275 to aerate a 23,000 sq ft lawn in West Des Moines. No problem ... right? She also says, "If we cannot aerate her entire lawn, she will cancel & go "elsewhere". Front & north side of lawn =...
View ArticleBlowing acorns
How powerful of a blower is needed to blow acorns? Any blower recommendations? Thanks!
View ArticleCan you put sod down this time of year?
I have a customer that wants sod to be put down in some areas where chinch bugs took over. I don't think they sell sod this time of year for one and two will the roots even take hold or will it just die?
View ArticleWhat are you paying per yrd of mulch?
I've read a few older post where alot of people are talking about mulch by the yard at way cheaper prices then i can find here. I am just trying to see if our prices are really that much higher. Here...
View ArticlePolk county and Hurricane Irma Cleanup
Hi, Just a Irma Homeowner here -- I am researching what might be wrong with my oak tree. After Irma, I pruned my oak tree from broken branches and while climbing the tree, I came across sections of the...
View ArticleTree and shrub program
I’m in North Carolina and have been asked the last few years about treating client trees and shrubs. I have declined due to lack of ID knowledge and plant needs. Would like to learn enough to prevent...
View ArticleWhen do you start Fall Clean Ups? Southern NH
When is the best time to start fall cleanups in NH . I am referring to the one and done kind, where you wait until all the leaves fall and then you swoop in and clean them up. I would be open to...
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