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Hi Guy's
I have a big landscaping bid can any one help me with this?
this is the plants
deciduous
331 red sunset red maple 2" cal
121 sugar maple 2" cal
evergreen
193 eastern white pine 6-7 ft
741 Canadian hemlock 6-7 ft
122 blue rug junipers
45 china girl holly
13 china boy holly
21 burning bush
do any one know any wear in pa you can get that many plants
how much would you charge to plant all the plants. thanks :waving:
TerraVenture
01-25-2006, 09:06 PM
What are you planting, a nursery? I hope you have a good sized crew that is a lot of plant material. With that much material you are going to have to use a decent sized grower. I would look at some the growers in the northwest for the conifers. You might want to look at bare root stock for anything under two inches.
What are you planting, a nursery? I hope you have a good sized crew that is a lot of plant material. With that much material you are going to have to use a decent sized grower. I would look at some the growers in the northwest for the conifers. You might want to look at bare root stock for anything under two inches.
this is for a new plaza i have a 15 man crew i can get 10 more if i need it
BSDeality
01-25-2006, 09:24 PM
I would call up the biggest nursery around and talk with the owner. with an order that large you will get some a serious discount, especially if you can afford to do it with CASH.
sheshovel
01-25-2006, 09:50 PM
Can't help you tell you know what you are going to have to pay for the plants.That is alot of material..
I would try and get money up front for an order like that no use in you getting stuck with holding the bag on that amount of material.Get on the phone and start calling growers in your state.
cgland
01-25-2006, 11:35 PM
Start with Shemin Nurseries (not sure of the #) They have several locations in PA....Oaks, PA and a couple others.
Chris
mdvaden
01-26-2006, 01:14 AM
I'd see if there can be an allowance for substitute trees in case some are unavailable.
When I prepare landscape designs, I frequently list a substitute tree option for certain trees so an installer and property owner have a choice.
LandscapePro
01-26-2006, 02:01 AM
RSK2,
How many installations have you done prior to this one? I ask because with your 15 man crew, I'd think you'd have a general idea.
Are you asking as "how close to cut it" on this large of an install percentage wise to be competitive?
Mike
La. Landscap[e Contractor #2576
Coffeecraver
01-26-2006, 07:25 AM
Just a couple of questions to think about
Are the Plants being put into established beds,or is part of the job design and creation?
Do you have the equipment to handle the job or will you need to rent it?
Is water ready and available or will you use a water tank ?
Is there a lead time that the nursery may need to obtain the numbers of trees?
K.Carothers
01-26-2006, 07:46 AM
Hi Guy's
I have a big landscaping bid can any one help me with this?
this is the plants
deciduous
331 red sunset red maple 2" cal
121 sugar maple 2" cal
evergreen
193 eastern white pine 6-7 ft
741 Canadian hemlock 6-7 ft
122 blue rug junipers
45 china girl holly
13 china boy holly
21 burning bush
do any one know any wear in pa you can get that many plants
how much would you charge to plant all the plants. thanks :waving:
That'a one BIG job:dizzy: :dizzy: :dizzy:
It might be better to team up with someone you know in the landscape side of this business and split the profits.
Don't let the $$$ get in the way of making the right decision. Sometimes you need to realize your limitations- this may be one.
I brought on another landscaper last year on a larger account- we both walked away very happy and tired. He brought a lot of knowledge that I didn't have to the table- worth every penny!
Good luck,
kc
treedoc1
01-26-2006, 07:46 AM
You are asking for information that most buyers have accumulated over the years. Buying from Shemin ( a rewholesaler) will add another layer of markup to your costs. That quantity of trees will come fromm many different sources to make up the variety and quantity. The next question to ask is are the trees going on a commercial project, can the quality be less than #1, and will you have a staging area with water available to keep the plants alive while you prepare the planting area. A loaded truck will typically hold 120 2" caliper trees if the nursery knows how to stack safely and correctly and the soil is not waterlogged (weight of the loaded truck. You are looking at around 15 fully loaded tractor trailers. Freight is paid typically COD apart from any deals you make with the nursery.
Your best price on the maples will be from Tennesee, freight will be roughly $2000 per truck. The hemlocks will be from North Carolina, freight about $1750. White pines from southern Virginia, freight $1500. The container plants can come from North Carolina or Georgia. The comment about plants from the northwest is incorrect. As a whole the only plants valuable enough too pay a $4000 freight bill are the jap maples and quality conifers along with commodity containers.
As an unestablished customer it will be tough getting into line to purchase stock over established repeat clients. If you are serious the next nursery show is in Boston...New England Grows 1/31 - 2/1. You could find much of your information there. You already missed the first show in Baltimore. Good Luck
RSK2,
How many installations have you done prior to this one? I ask because with your 15 man crew, I'd think you'd have a general idea.
Are you asking as "how close to cut it" on this large of an install percentage wise to be competitive?
Mike
La. Landscap[e Contractor #2576
hi mike i do lawn care to so all the man i have working with me are not on the job all at the same time i have done many landscaping job but no job this big. :drinkup:
Just a couple of questions to think about
Are the Plants being put into established beds,or is part of the job design and creation?
Do you have the equipment to handle the job or will you need to rent it?
Is water ready and available or will you use a water tank ?
Is there a lead time that the nursery may need to obtain the numbers of trees?
hi
the plant beds are not part of my design but i have to do all the topsoil work mulch work tree work ext...
i do have some of the equipment to do the work my friend has some to if i need to use it.
i will have to use a water tank.
Start with Shemin Nurseries (not sure of the #) They have several locations in PA....Oaks, PA and a couple others.
Chris
do you know if they have a web site
You are asking for information that most buyers have accumulated over the years. Buying from Shemin ( a rewholesaler) will add another layer of markup to your costs. That quantity of trees will come fromm many different sources to make up the variety and quantity. The next question to ask is are the trees going on a commercial project, can the quality be less than #1, and will you have a staging area with water available to keep the plants alive while you prepare the planting area. A loaded truck will typically hold 120 2" caliper trees if the nursery knows how to stack safely and correctly and the soil is not waterlogged (weight of the loaded truck. You are looking at around 15 fully loaded tractor trailers. Freight is paid typically COD apart from any deals you make with the nursery.
Your best price on the maples will be from Tennesee, freight will be roughly $2000 per truck. The hemlocks will be from North Carolina, freight about $1750. White pines from southern Virginia, freight $1500. The container plants can come from North Carolina or Georgia. The comment about plants from the northwest is incorrect. As a whole the only plants valuable enough too pay a $4000 freight bill are the jap maples and quality conifers along with commodity containers.
As an unestablished customer it will be tough getting into line to purchase stock over established repeat clients. If you are serious the next nursery show is in Boston...New England Grows 1/31 - 2/1. You could find much of your information there. You already missed the first show in Baltimore. Good Luck
thie is going to be on a commercial job i am still get info off of them do you have any phone ## for any of the trees holesalers thanks
Bigtreeman
01-27-2006, 12:57 AM
Were in Pa is the job?
Hard to jump into this order blind. Good luck. Let me know if you get stumped i know many growers and plan on getting into brokering this year.
It is easy order to fill but you need to think about location, shipping and quality. Dont just buy whatever if your name is on this job.
This is a place to call in PA - 518-325-7336 tony
Coffeecraver
01-27-2006, 06:13 AM
hi
the plant beds are not part of my design but i have to do all the topsoil work mulch work tree work ext...
i do have some of the equipment to do the work my friend has some to if i need to use it.
i will have to use a water tank.
Instead of getting your friend to let you use something-- maybe you should sub-contract out the parts that you do not have equipment for,and concentrate on the install.Sounds like it should be enough work and money to go around.
:)
Were in Pa is the job?
Hard to jump into this order blind. Good luck. Let me know if you get stumped i know many growers and plan on getting into brokering this year.
It is easy order to fill but you need to think about location, shipping and quality. Dont just buy whatever if your name is on this job.
This is a place to call in PA - 518-325-7336 tony
the job is in Irwin pa can you let me know of some good growers in pa i am going to call them today thanks
Instead of getting your friend to let you use something-- maybe you should sub-contract out the parts that you do not have equipment for,and concentrate on the install.Sounds like it should be enough work and money to go around.
:)
i might be looking to sub out have to find out if i have the job
HI GUY'S
DO ANY OF YOU KNOW OF ANY WEB-SIT THAT HAVE MULCH ON THEM LOOKING FOR SO THINGS:waving:
Coffeecraver
01-27-2006, 08:54 PM
HI GUY'S
DO ANY OF YOU KNOW OF ANY WEB-SIT THAT HAVE MULCH ON THEM LOOKING FOR SO THINGS:waving:
You forgot to edit your post
HI guys
do any of you know were i can get landscape fabric at that is
not as much what the stores what for it. i need to find erosion control to in
big rolls thanks :eek:
Coffeecraver
01-27-2006, 09:01 PM
How far are you from Morgantown?
How far are you from Morgantown?
hi i am not to far from morgantown maybe about 1-2 hours why??
geoscaper
01-28-2006, 01:18 AM
Do you have a 1 yr warranty on the trees you would install for this job?
Do you have a 1 yr warranty on the trees you would install for this job?
yes i would have a 1 year warranty on the plants. why do you went to know??????:waving:
Were in Pa is the job?
Hard to jump into this order blind. Good luck. Let me know if you get stumped i know many growers and plan on getting into brokering this year.
It is easy order to fill but you need to think about location, shipping and quality. Dont just buy whatever if your name is on this job.
This is a place to call in PA - 518-325-7336 tony
I called tony he only has 2 kings of trees. i am looking for some more trees thanks for the phone ###.. ROBERT :drinkup:
Coffeecraver
01-30-2006, 06:13 AM
hi i am not to far from morgantown maybe about 1-2 hours why??
This might be a good place to call
I deal with them all the time in Virginia
Griffin Greenhouse Supplies
33 Hess Rd, Morgantown, PA
(610) 286-0046
:)
This might be a good place to call
I deal with them all the time in Virginia
Griffin Greenhouse Supplies
33 Hess Rd, Morgantown, PA
(610) 286-0046
:)
HI THANKS FOR THE INFO I WILL CALL THEM TODAY ROBERT:waving:
Travel'n Trees
02-01-2006, 01:45 AM
I might be able to help you with those trees. Give me a call. (816) 739-8733 Dave
I might be able to help you with those trees. Give me a call. (816) 739-8733 Dave
HI DAVE I WILL CALL YOU TODAY WHAT STATE ARE YOU IN IF YOU DON'T HEAR FROM ME BY 12:00 YOU CAN CALL ME 724-217-2847 ROBERT K.THANKS
:waving: :waving:
hi guys
it is a go i got the job for this store. i am going to start September i have one ?? for you i got this is very big job with a lot of money how much would you ask down to start this job should i ask for 50% down for the trees the job is $205.000 for the work just for the trees. thanks for all the help. i will post as the job starts :clapping: :dancing:
AintNoFun
07-12-2006, 05:28 PM
now that you got the job, is this for a walmart? i thought i seen the lead info on construction journal a few weeks back...
Surf'n'Turf
07-12-2006, 05:50 PM
hi guys
it is a go i got the job for this store. i am going to start September i have one ?? for you i got this is very big job with a lot of money how much would you ask down to start this job should i ask for 50% down for the trees the job is $205.000 for the work just for the trees. thanks for all the help. i will post as the job starts :clapping: :dancing:
did you spell out payment terms in the contract? generally...1/3, 1/3 & 1/3 or 50 down if you can....
did you spell out payment terms in the contract? generally...1/3, 1/3 & 1/3 or 50 down if you can....
i am going to talk to him on tue he has to come to the job site
now that you got the job, is this for a walmart? i thought i seen the lead info on construction journal a few weeks back...
yes it is for a walmart do you know were i can see that in the journal
AintNoFun
07-12-2006, 08:14 PM
www.constructionjournal.com whose the g/c on the job, usually the big box stores have reputable contractors doing there work..
yes it is for a walmart do you know were i can see that in the journal
sheshovel
07-13-2006, 12:19 PM
Geeeze it's been 7 months now...you haven't even started yet?
Geeeze it's been 7 months now...you haven't even started yet?
no they just started to dig about a week ago i will be starting in about a month :weightlifter:
me1223
07-15-2006, 03:00 PM
How long do you expect the planting to take for all those trees?
How long do you expect the planting to take for all those trees?
i will not be planting all the trees at the same time
MowingisMaddness
11-26-2006, 01:10 AM
Did anything ever become of this job?
yea i got the job. I am doing some work there now but the trees and other things i will be doing in the spring
jreiff
11-27-2006, 11:00 PM
Have any pictures? What did you come up with for a final job total?
Adam's Lawn and Garden
11-27-2006, 11:26 PM
For your materials and trees, as much as i don't want to give them business, checkout Strathmeyer's. You have probably heard of them, their landscaping sucks but there tree farms are nice and have cheap wholesale trees. Thats where alot of the christmas tree's come from.
adam
:clapping: Have any pictures? What did you come up with for a final job total?
sorry for taking so long to get back to you I will get you some pic not to much for landscaping there yet but some erosion control work. they keep getting behind there all i can say about the total now is it in the 6 digest.:drinkup: i will get ever thing in a few day's
For your materials and trees, as much as i don't want to give them business, checkout Strathmeyer's. You have probably heard of them, their landscaping sucks but there tree farms are nice and have cheap wholesale trees. Thats where alot of the christmas tree's come from.
adam
do you have a ## for them i have heard of them but i can't find the ##
for them thanks
Adam's Lawn and Garden
12-16-2006, 02:09 PM
They have a website, but the server must be down. Plus there pretty busy doing christmas tree's. Basically if you buy a chrstmas tree in south central PA and it was pre cut it came from them. Here is there phone number, (717) 292-6660.
adam
hi guys got some pic for you no landscaping yet but some other good things :clapping:
some more ....................
and more..........
This is me at the dump
now this is a lot of top soil i am at the top do know how much is hear a lot
mdvaden
12-17-2006, 12:47 PM
At least you have some nice looking plants on that list.
And the holly numbers look good.
I suppose the holly will be in small groups of 3 or 5? Because only one male is needed per group for berries.
Looks like enough trees for a plantation.
You should enjoy the final walk-through on that when you are done.
At least you have some nice looking plants on that list.
And the holly numbers look good.
I suppose the holly will be in small groups of 3 or 5? Because only one male is needed per group for berries.
Looks like enough trees for a plantation.
You should enjoy the final walk-through on that when you are done.
yea there are some nice plants on there
the final walk through will be nice when we get it done i will post pic as the job gos thanks
Have any pictures? What did you come up with for a final job total?
hear is some of the total
this is for the trees mulch for trees fabric for trees labor and hydro seeding and erosion control
total $ 432,857.42
this is not the mulch for any of the beds ext ............
but i will say the mulch for all the beds is 1150 yd but i can't bid that yet because they keep adding more and taking some out.:cool2: payup :dancing: :clapping:
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