Need some new equipment
I'm looking to get into some bigger things this coming Fall and next year, so I have a few questions... I am going to start advertising fall leaf removal, a lot more. I already do a good fair share, as...
View ArticleLord knows I need your help
I'm back I joined this forum years ago but only posted in the trailer area but now I'm older and a home owner I need help with my grass. Tomorrow I will try and upload some pics but I need help as to...
View ArticleHOW TO QUOTE LEAF PICK (SEARCH NO MORE!)
You charge them a lot, a whole lot, and then charge more!!!!! <------ You people that ask what to charge for leaf pick up, you see this? FOLLOW THAT RULE! So I went to quote a yard for mowing and...
View ArticleWhat is causing these holes in the crab apple tree?
Wood ******, carpenter ants? View attachment 328755
View ArticleIs $300 too much to chop down a big bush?
I don't know what it's called, but it has razor sharp pointy leaves on it that go straight through gloves. Well I have some thick leather welding gloves that will grab onto it with no problem. I called...
View ArticleNC Palm Tree Problem
I take care of a property with two Palm trees on it and don't have enough knowledge to diagnose this problem. Climate wise nothing is out of the ordinary, occasional heavy rain, hot and humid. No...
View ArticleBed maintenance
Things like weeding, pruning, hedges, spray open areas etc. How often, once per month or twice? Charge a flat rate or hourly? Fert is extra or included a few times per year??
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Taking a shed apart? Didn't really know where to post this.
I guess maybe not all the way yard maintainance related but have a job pending tomorrow to break down this shed and put everything with all contents in a dumpster. Wanting to flatten out shed best as...
View ArticleNeed help on mulch job tomorrow
I don't spread much mulch but have a customer with 3 larger areas to put some out. They said they want it about 4 inches thick. And then mentioned something about digging out a groove at the edge where...
View ArticleCost to repair
Need to go check material cost tomorrow, but I am wondering what you would charge on labour to fix this. I believe from my notes it is no more than 4-5 feet each section, slightly less. It doesnt go...
View ArticleFertilizing Sylvester Palm, Christmas Palms (Florida) that have beds around them
How do I go about fertilizing my big Sylvester palm and christmas palms when there are flower beds around them? I had my lawn guy out that moved all the trees and he said its hard to fertilize big...
View ArticleGarden tools from Harbor Freight
Anyone have any experience with them? I saw a couple that piqued my interest. They had Fiberglass Square Head shovels for $10 and Hand Saws for $5.
View ArticleWhen to dethatch, aerate, and overseed in wisconsin
hi, new member here who is very green to lawn maintenance. I have no idea when I should start doing any of the above. I've read on here fall and spring. Also which is best to use, a power broom or a...
View ArticleMulching and Stone Driveways Q's
What is the recommended thickness for mulching and for stone drive ways? Also what is the formula to calculate how much of each I would need?
View ArticlePatio Block Removal
Everybody, I was asked to bid a job to remove a patio about 15 feet by 15 feet. I had a question on what to do with the patio blocks after removal? Can you sell them back somewhere? What is the best...
View Articleusm??
i recently have been notified that two accounts ive been doing all year are being taken over by usm management. ive been doing these accounts for the better part of 6 years, what should i expect from...
View ArticleStihl hedge trimmer spray
Alright, So I was at the dealer picking up some stuff when I saw a can of Stihl trimmer spray. Its an aerosol spray that says it cleans sap / resin from cutter heads. We always get a build up so I...
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