Timing of mulch
I know most people want mulch installed in spring.does anyone install at a different time?late spring early summer seems best time for my area as I am finishing up second pruning and smothering harder...
View ArticleSt Augustine weed and feed
May have jumped the gun on feeding my lawn. Didn't kill as much as the clover and dollar weed as I hoped. Been 4 weeks Sure seemed like dollar weeds were actively growing. My question is why can we not...
View ArticleBed edging/trenching???
We purchased a Brown bed edger last season. Machine is life changing for flower bed edging. We used to charge jobs like this by the hour, but now the machine is faster and more efficient with breaking...
View ArticleAnnual mulch install
A customer reached out to use to come and reapply mulch for them in the spring. Do I use the same amount of mulch or do I apply more? Do I charge the same price as before? FYI: the job was done two...
View ArticleStihl Backpack Sprayer 4.75-Gallon what Nozzle?High Flow
What nozzle should I purchase for high flow. I am using this backpack to do fertilizations. I was told to need to get a different nozzle. So I can have higher flow to mix my products at higher dose....
View ArticleDoes grass clippings in beds germinate more weeds?
If a trimmer or blower gets weed clippings in bed how much of a chance they germinate?Always hear to avoid it but have never seen edges of beds full of weeds,so the logic seems faulty.I usually dump...
View ArticleSharpening stone for hedge trimmers - Wet stone vs. Dry
Hey Guys, I just bought a dremel and just used it for sharpening my hedge trimmer with the cone shaped sharpening stone attachment. I ran the dremel with the stone dry, without applying any water. -...
View ArticleWhen do you remove/replace mulch?
I’m at the mulching stage of a flower bed renovation. The old mulch looks tired. But there’s still 3-4 inches of old mulch there. It is more broken down as you go down, but there’s still quite a bit...
View ArticleMoss Control, trying different approach
View attachment 396637 Used Scotts Moss EX on this lawn about 2 days ago. Anyone used this product with good results? What kind of time frame am I looking at for die off? Pic taken just prior to...
View ArticleJust gly’d this so i can start over with better seed!
View attachment 386295 Lawn reno started today. First round of gly down. turf is PRG with an attempted KBG overseeding. Size 12k sq ft. Reason for Reno due to an older “stringy” type of PRG. Did a...
View ArticleParking lot sweeping/cleaning
I do a few parking lots each spring to get sand from winter out. Im am curious to what others use to do so. Mine are smaller in the past have done with a handheld leaf blower, power broom on a trimmer,...
View ArticleSmall wood chipper
I was out yesterday trimming ornamental trees. The usual stuff, taking out suckers cutting rubbing branches removing storm damage. I want a wood chipper but it seems to me a lot of times when shipping...
View ArticleWhat would you charge?
What would you charge to cut this small Oak tree into pieces and hauled away? View attachment 396831 \
View ArticleDo you prune fruit trees?
Do you include this in service if you also do pruning of ornamentals or do you charge separate?I don't touch unless they ask.not proficient in fruit trees but know the basics. Just curious if you all...
View ArticleBed edging
What edger have you guys grown most fond of? What conditions do you guys feel are more advantageous for doing some bed edging? Appreciate all response and feedback. Thanks guys!
View ArticleHow much to install shrubs?
I always double price is that correct? So if it $25 to buy shrub then I charge $25 to install . Is that correct or should it be less?
View ArticleGrass identification
Afternoon! Looking for some help to identify my grass. Someone told me fescue, a phone app told me buffalo grass. I am not sure what it is. I'd like to know so I can prepare for the spring. Tia! View...
View ArticleNortheast Spring, Fertilize Perennials & shrubs??
Planted ~300 shrubs & perennials last year. From Leland cypress to PJM to Maple trees to Beach grass. First year of growth I want to give it a boost. What products are the most affordable way to...
View ArticleLittle Wonder Bed Shaper
Has anyone ever used this? I don't see, or hear a lot of guys using mechanized machines to create new bed edges. I am assuming because a lot of the results are inferior to manually creating them....
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