Kohler EFI CH26 No Spark
I am at my witts end with this mower. A little backstory. I rebuilt the mower six months ago and it has been running great and a couple weeks ago I was mowing and it stuttered and then backfired so I...
View ArticleGrass help!
I'm terrible with grass. I just cant get it right. I had a new lawn put in. Had a bunch a fill and the lawn leveled. I had the front and the back lawn done. The back lawn is in a little more shade and...
View ArticleHow to mark an even circle around a tree
To cut an edge for a mulch ring? What is your trick to cutting a fairly symmetrical circle around a tree? I've done a few and they don't always end up circular. Pretty close, but I feel like they could...
View ArticlePrice To Charge?
I have a client that orders mulch and has it delivered for me to spread. I spread the mulch throughout the property. How much should I charge him? I'm looking for a per yard rate. Thanks.
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Dwarf mondo grass question
Do you think this is getting too much sun? It gets hot afternoon sun. Irrigation seems appropriate.
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Are these palms dead?
Forgive me if I’ve already posted this. These palms are two years old. We had quite a winter here, getting down to -1 one night. They look rough. Some have some green peeking through. Others, don’t...
View ArticlePricing gravel
I have a client who needs 3 yards of 3/4 gravel spread around his pool by hand. I can off load from my truck. It's about 90 foot walk from truck to pool. Gravel is heavy, and will take two trips in my...
View ArticleExpert Pruning Advice and tree selection/landscape design.
Here to pick the brains of people who may really know a lot about proper pruning technique. I have a whole bunch of stuff to add later, but will start with my most recent question, if anyone here knows...
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Weeds in rock
My first post here! I have a client who wants the weeds removed from these rocks... My solution is to rake aside as much as possible to expose the weeds better, hit the area with a stirrup hoe and/or...
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Would a palm fit here?
These junipers need to come out. Client is interested in windmill palms as replacement, but I’m not sure there’s room for them. Thoughts?
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Can you identify this ground cover?
Can you identify this ground cover? Shaded wooded area. One account has some, curious to find out what it is and if it would be suitable for another client with shaded, rocky dirt areas. @hort101 @DMT29
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New problems for boxwoods
Box Tree Moth – MAJOR new pest threat to Boxwood | New York State IPM Program blogs.cornell.edu
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Diseased arborvitae
I have never seen this on arborvitae. Do you know what it is? Is it tre atable?
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...
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Honda Small Engines - Not What it Was
After decades of creating the best brand in the industry, Honda sold their small engine company. Would you like to guess who the proud owner is? China is busy buying up companies all over the world....
View ArticleNew St Aug SOD Help
Good afternoon all, I had my backyard sod put in place a little over 1.5 months ago. It looked really good, due to the rain it was done at 2 different times. around the deck and the main back lawn....
View ArticleHow would you revitalize these loropetalums?
I want to rip all of this out, but I’m probably going to be stuck having to keep some of these shrubs which have been wrongly planted. Pics in my replies.
View ArticlePortland Plant Species
Hi, I'm moving to the PDX area after being out of the game for awhile and I was looking for some input on common local plant species/turf pests/diseases an experienced foreman should be familiar with....
View ArticleIs there a decent dwarf bamboo?
I’m looking for a dwarf bamboo that can be easily maintained at 3 feet tall or less. This is for a rectangular raised bed that should serve very well to contain the plant.I would like to do a mass...
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Should I divide these this fall?
These pink muhly grasses took a hit this winter. Will these recover more fully next year? Should I dig up and divide out the dead parts? I have at least a hundred that look like this.
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