Spring fertilizer and overseeding
I have a yard that I hydroseeded with perennial rye last fall in north west Pennsylvania. Everything came in good. There are a couple small spots that got washed out that need reseeded. There are also...
View ArticleHealthy Lawn Planning??
Hello! Before you read, there are a few things to consider before responding. First - This is a non profit business, so our funding for a "pretty lawn" isn't the usual of having a company in and just...
View ArticleLandscape Business For Sale Long Island NY
Hello Fellow Landscapers...I own a Landscaping Business on the South Shore of Nassau County New York. I am retiring and putting my business up for sale. I currently have 120 accounts, which continues...
View ArticleMulching over grass
I have a customer that wants cedar mulch put down over a area that has grass. Should I till the grass up to kill it or can I just put some landscaping fabric over it?
View ArticleBlowing around pools and other water features
I spent three hours today blowing leaves from around a pool and a water feature/koi pond. Much of the time was spent trying to avoid blowing into the water and removing the debris that did get in it....
View ArticleLandscape maintenance contracts
How many of you do landscape maintenance for clients WITHOUT being their lawn mowing service? How often do you go check on the landscape for weeding, pruning, fert, disease assessment and treatment? Do...
View ArticlePoison ivy rash sucks
I did a landscape clean out last week for a friend. Very overgrown. I’m mainly cutting out Chinese privet and English ivy. I’ll show a pic. I did this with hand loppers and a string trimmer with a...
View ArticleMaryland landscapers , you are still in business
From the Governors office https://governor.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/OLC-Interpretive-Guidance-COVID19-04.pdf We are in it under construction
View ArticleWhat are these bushes??
How do I identify these bushes. I know they are not barberry. I want to trim them low, should I , can I without causing damage to the bush View attachment 398031
View ArticleKeep Your Compact Track Loader Up And Running
Keep Your Compact Track Loader Up And Running For landscapers, projects are becoming larger and more complex, regulatory restrictions are increasing, and yet schedules are being shortened. Compact...
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 ArticleWhat is the best way to reshape your yard
I have seen videos on smoothing a yard with sand and rollers. I have a slope that needs to be shaped differently to direct water in a different direction. I have a lumpy area that I would like flat. I...
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"Better" backpack and regular sprayers?
If my post is redundant or in the wrong section, please point me in the right direction as my search skills may be a bit weak on this site! I live in rural East Texas and have over 1000 feet of...
View ArticleRedefining flower bed/tree
I redefined three trees today and came across a good amount of roots. I simply did my best to fill in the trench in order to even everything out. Has anyone ever come across a root system while...
View ArticleHedge Trimming: What would you charge?
What would you all charge to trim this hedge. It's pretty long, at least 50 feet, maybe 75 feet or more, not really sure. The client didn't really specify how short, I'm guessing to just trim it down a...
View ArticleManual Hedge shear shootout.
Back when I pruned all the time these shears under the Sanvik-Pradine P-51 name were the best I found....
View ArticleIs your home as maintained as your customers?
Do you all have well maintained turf/beds or just let them go?Most around here who do maintenance don't seem to care about own yards.i do see some with good yards but most don't seem bothered if their...
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