Ohio Lawn thread

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

Hey felas here is some pics of our latest project. If mother freakin nature will cooperate.:hammerhead:

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

There is lots of pics

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Tom
How have you been I have stop in at the thread lately and was reading some of your rants WOW. You getting everything in line.
JOSH

Yeah Josh, I am slowly but surely getting stuff going together. Sold a couple decent mulch jobs and a lawn renovation so far. No calls at all about lawn maintenance so far. Too many lowballing grass cutters. I think I am gonna put my focus more into design/install projects. Screw this grass cutting

Tom, you should have waited to put the plow on, :) whats going on up north, weather looks kinda crapy all week again. Hope to get the dump on the road by the week end.

Phone keeps ringing, just trying to keep up with all the calls. Then trying to meet with them and work at the same time. FUN FUN


I shouldnt have put the plow on at all. It was a waste of time. Just cold and cloudy today, nothing else. That will be cool having the beast on the road!! My phone is comming alive again, slowly.

[ribbie78]

..That $10 Lake County stuff is not cool. I'm just east of that in Ashtabula county and if that crap spreads this way I'm screwed. 90% of my customers are seniors.....and none of em are at $10 LOL ;)

How can anyone (that pays taxes, insurance, etc) possibly do that? I suppose with a 4cyl ranger and a cheap pushmower you could easily cut 4-6 postage stamp places an hour. just 3hrs a day of those could get ya $180. Maybe that kind of math is what a bunch of potential lowballers look at; and not so much the fulltime guys. I don't know. I don't like it anyway I look at it though. Most of my places are 1/2 acre - 2 acres and how could anyone do that for $10??? :confused:

I really feel for the guys that invest everything and your livelihood depends on a decent and fair maintenance market. Even though this is part-time for me and teaching is my main income; I still don't want to see the $ and time I've invested go down the tubes. I'm optimistic though and hope this is just a gimmick that won't stick.

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

..That $10 Lake County stuff is not cool. I'm just east of that in Ashtabula county and if that crap spreads this way I'm screwed. 90% of my customers are seniors.....and none of em are at $10 LOL ;)

How can anyone (that pays taxes, insurance, etc) possibly do that? I suppose with a 4cyl ranger and a cheap pushmower you could easily cut 4-6 postage stamp places an hour. just 3hrs a day of those could get ya $180. Maybe that kind of math is what a bunch of potential lowballers look at; and not so much the fulltime guys. I don't know. I don't like it anyway I look at it though. Most of my places are 1/2 acre - 2 acres and how could anyone do that for $10??? :confused:

Well, lets hope for your sake it doesnt come your way!!! It has hurt us already, and it has only begun. I dont know how they do it with the price of gas sky high and the cost of equipment, etc. They would be screwed if a machine went down. I give up on lawn maint. I am gonna try harder for design/install projects instead cause that is where the money will be at!! Or I am gonna move!!

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

Tom
I have enough mowing I am focusing on Landscape only. There is more money in it. I have more pics of that project but it wont let me post them?
JOSH

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

I would like more mowing since I spent a buttload of money on my new mower and crap. But I think design/install is just gonna be the way to roll!!

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

Tom
If you bid them right the landscaping will pay all that stuff off. Mowing is good money too. Just my .02 worth.
JOSH

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Thanks Josh!!!:waving: I know a good bit about patios, retaining walls and such. It will work out in the long run

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

Tom
Anytime sir thats what we are all here for. I should be able to finish up that project monday hopefully. I like the landscape part anyway something different everyday.
JOSH

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Looks like a cool project. Cant wait to be out doing that soon. I love that cause it makes such a dramatic difference when you are done

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

Yes it does you will be there sooner than you think thou Tom. That project should have been done in two days. Mother Nature has not been kind we were out there yesterday in the mud. What a freakin mess create more work.
I think you should focus on the installs.
JOSH

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

This weather has for sure put a damper on work. I hate working in the rain/mud. Makes the job look sloppy and just a real PITA. I will try my hardest to focus on installs

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

Tom
A wise man told me that I couldn't do both. So far he is some what right. I have had to hire on a few more F/T and P/T guys. We are getting through it, but man the headaches that come with it. I know from talking to you on the site you will manage and GET R DUN (Did I spell correctly?) You know if you ever have ANY questions that I can help you with just ask.
JOSH

[Clapper&Company]

Tom, Walker Thats the way i'm rolling this year, 75% of the calls have been for landscape stuff.

[willietd2]

Mees Distributors has some huge rocks i think they have lava they are at the bottom of colrain ave 541-2311 is there number

hey thanks alot, willie

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Tom
A wise man told me that I couldn't do both. So far he is some what right. I have had to hire on a few more F/T and P/T guys. We are getting through it, but man the headaches that come with it. I know from talking to you on the site you will manage and GET R DUN (Did I spell correctly?) You know if you ever have ANY questions that I can help you with just ask.
JOSH

I was planning on doing installs monday and tuesday, possibly part of wednesday to finish up, and the rest of the days for lawn maintenance. So far, got like maybe a days worth of grass cutting. Kinda sux, but it is only my first year. It is spelled GIT R DONE!!! Thanks so much Josh, if I need help I will for sure give you a shout!!:waving:

Tom, Walker Thats the way i'm rolling this year, 75% of the calls have been for landscape stuff.

That is the way it is turning for me so far. Everything but lawn maint. That is ok though, it pays more payup

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

Tom
Thats is what we are working our schedule around Landscape beginning of the week and mowing near the end with one or two days to run and bid. Most of my customers want it close to the weekend anyway. Closer to Sat the more the price per cut. I had alot fo Pre paid this yeat as well for mowing. That create some capitol for the old buisness and tha OLD man.:laugh:
JOSH

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

I wish I could get some prepaid stuff. Only on snowplow contracts do I get that lucky. Yeah, most people want their stuff done later in the week so the lawn looks good for the weekend. Getting captiol for the business and the old man is always a good thing!!

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

Some more pics of the latest project

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

The last two I will get some after shots for you guys. The last two are were we are installing a walkway]patio.

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

The pics look very nice, Josh. Cant wait to see the done pics!!!

[JeepCreepn01]

Josh
where are the bonsai trees at?

[Team Green L&L]

Hey I think I was behind you on short 48 today about 5:00 or so. Didn't notice a white Chevy 2500HD tailgating you did ya?

[Team Green L&L]

Sorry that would be Walker Landscape I was talking to.

[Clapper&Company]

Tom, missed your call today.
Whats going on any thing?? When I smashed my finger the other I think i broke my finger to. LOL its all goofy looking. Tomrrow is going to be a crazy day I have a few meeting and there all over the place at diffent times. I'm not going to have time to get to crazy on anything.

I'm going to Wash the trucks and clean them out. Check in on some bids and stuff. And Get every thing ready for this week.

Were putting up High Tens. Fence for the cows, 4 strings all around the back and front lot. I built a new pig pen this weekend, wait till you see it its big enougth to live in. LOL

[jpp]

Well, we did two mulch jobs today along with bed edging. Tuesday if the weather is good we are going to go by our normal Monday route. I decided if some don't need cut we will just skip them. I rather be safe then sorry. Especially since it is going to be in the 70's this weekend. Been rather cool here last week and the week before but some are actually have some length on them. I was going to try and focus on projects most the week but I better keep an eye on the mowing too.

JP

[Clapper&Company]

yea I agree, its growing slow. But got to keep an eye on it

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

I have been cutting grass that is a$$hole deep!!! The fast spring growing grass is going full balls now!!!! Yee haw!!! Got a few calls today for another clean up and an install!! GIT R DONE

[cks dad]

I finally got started cutting on 4-14.It sure was nice for a little while but then the snow came will it ever end lol.

have a good year everyone


Brent

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Dont even get me started on the snow!! :gunsfirin I hope it is overwith!!! That snow put such a set back on the calls for work, etc. It needs to go away till december or so!!

[Drew Gemma]

mowing 3 days a week with all the slow growers. projects mulch edge other days. the wind down here was 25-30 miles an hour I had my face covered

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

JEEP
I took them off remember my LOGO is ready just have not had time to let them put it on.
TEAM
Was that you I take back everything I called you. LOL.
Here are some more pics. They are still rough thou.

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

And Some More

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

Here is what we did to the grassy area in the back.

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Josh, that looks real nice!!! I like the hydro wheelbarrow/brick buggy you have!! That would be so nice with mulch and other install jobs!! Cant wait to see the finished pictures!!!

[opher]

Well I know there is a thread anyone from Ohio here, but figured why not just start a Ohio Lawn thread, kinda like the Ohio snow thread on plowsite. Be good for general bull sh*ting and what not.

So are we all ready for spring here in Ohio or what??? I am sick of the snow and ready for some spring clean-ups!!!!!


Finally it is starting to look nice outside, We did a mulch job 3 weeks ago and that snow came and put a stop to everything. Start cutting tonight, and a 20 yard mulch job this Sat. I wish we were getting more phone calls for estimates, it is very slow for us. Passed out over 500 flyer's in nice developments and only got 1 phone call :confused: . With the warm weather approaching soon , i hope that will change.

Chris
Lighthouse Lawncare

[ICS]

We are an irrigation company in Cleveland and this is our first "official" day of turning systems on for the season.. Ahhhh, the season is finally here.. Good Luck to everyone this year.

[Clapper&Company]

Going to be nice today. Going to do some lighting today.

Tom whats going on??

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Not much there Ronnie, whats going on with you?? Work,work, work for me. Built some side boards for my truck, and am gonna wash/wax it here soon. It is about time the weather gets nice outside!!! I was getting a little sick and tired of bundling up for winter weather in the spring!!!!! It gets old real quick

[Clapper&Company]

Yea, Your right about that. Nothing much, just mulching and mowing. all that fun stuff.. Got some other stuff coming up, so i'm looking forward to that.

Thats all she wote LOL, This thred has been dead

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

This thread is very dead!!! Everyone must be busier than hell!!!! Dont let the Ohio thread die!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:cry:

Here are some pics for you guys:

[cks dad]

I hope everyone is havin a good spring so far.Starting to really get busy with the mulch jobs and mowing.I have one question for you guys.I am doing this mulch job for one of my customers and he wants me to edge his beds for him.There are alot of beds to do.I dont have a bed edger have always done edging with a flat shovel but am worried this will take to long to do this that way.What would you do.I have a helper helping me with this job.



thanks

cks

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

cks, I would go to your local rental place and rent your self a bed edger. It will cut the time in half and the edges will look 100 times better, imo. Couldnt be more than 40 dollars per day to rent one. You edge, and your helper follows right behind cleaning up the edgings.

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

Tom
Good afternoon how are you? I dont think the thread is dead. I have been bust as H E double hockey sticks. I am at the wife shop today watching it for her today.
JOSH

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

Tom
Hey I saw you equip pic looks good sir The truck lettering came out good also.
This is really my only day off I get. We have 55 mowing account a wk. Then we try to through in as many Instals Mon thru Wed.
JOSH

[jpp]

I too have busier than all get out up here. Calling for rain during the week so instead of cutting I might be throwing mulch down. Temps are about 80 here today so Monday is going to be interesting to see how the yards have grown.

JP

[lqmustang]

I was busy today supporting the tire industry. Work all week, look forward to Sunday. :dancing:

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Here are a few pics of a lawn install I did last year in October, I just gotta finish the rest up. He wants some retaining walls put in, plants, mulch, etc. I also put in a full irrigation system as well!! I am so proud of this lawn, all 100% pure lush Kentucky bluegrass.

[ribbie78]

Nice run mustang! looks like ya smoked him :weightlifter:

What kinda numbers you puttin down to the pavement?

[lqmustang]

Nice run mustang! looks like ya smoked him :weightlifter:

What kinda numbers you puttin down to the pavement?

Best time today was an 8.36@83.94. (1/8 mile) Best ever quarter mile time was a 12.97@ about 105. That was my friend that I was running against on the run I posted. He had a redlight (.447), I was sleeping on the line (.998) :hammerhead: but I still beat him by over a tenth with giving up about a half second on the start. :laugh:

[ribbie78]

that's funny! I thought you were just giving him a head start :laugh:

[ICS]

Here are a few pics of a lawn install I did last year in October, I just gotta finish the rest up. He wants some retaining walls put in, plants, mulch, etc. I also put in a full irrigation system as well!! I am so proud of this lawn, all 100% pure lush Kentucky bluegrass.

Lawn looks good (great actually) hope your 100% blue does well over time, don't you hate working in the Ryan devs.

[thefed]

I was busy today supporting the tire industry. Work all week, look forward to Sunday. :dancing:

where are u racing in that pic...doesnt look familiar to me as im always at 42


i have a 79 z28 that runs 13 flat on street tires...guessing 12.8 or so on slicks

383,naturally aspirated

[lqmustang]

Spent the afternoon at Magnolia Drag Strip. It's nice and close, about 15 minutes south of Canton. Used to race at 42 quite a bit, but haven't been there in a couple years. I've heard they are running most of the classes there on the 1/8 mile, so I'm not sure about driving all the way out there when I can run the same distance so close to home. I'm trying to get some suspension work done so I can get my 60ft down in the 1.6 range. Should be consistent 12.7-12.8 if I can get there. Sounds like you and I could have a nice race. Might have to line them up sometime down the road. :waving:

[thefed]

Spent the afternoon at Magnolia Drag Strip. It's nice and close, about 15 minutes south of Canton. Used to race at 42 quite a bit, but haven't been there in a couple years. I've heard they are running most of the classes there on the 1/8 mile, so I'm not sure about driving all the way out there when I can run the same distance so close to home. I'm trying to get some suspension work done so I can get my 60ft down in the 1.6 range. Should be consistent 12.7-12.8 if I can get there. Sounds like you and I could have a nice race. Might have to line them up sometime down the road. :waving:


sounds like a plan

so, is this magnolia a 1/8 mile? ive never seen anyone run 1/8 at 42....and i go there about 4 times/year....so that doesnt mean it doesnt happen...but i go to test n tune once a month for the summer and never saw an 1/8 mi run

[lqmustang]

Magnolia is 1/8 mile.

From what I've heard, when they repaved the track last spring there is a nasty bump at the end of the track so they made the faster classes 1/8 mile now. From what their website says, the top, mod, and bike classes are all running 1/8, and the street trophy is running the 1/4.

[thefed]

guess im just too slow to have it affect me lol

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Lawn looks good (great actually) hope your 100% blue does well over time, don't you hate working in the Ryan devs.

Yes, it did suck. I have a few more to do this year there. I was very impressed with how it turned out. Took three weeks for it to look like that. It is very, very established. When it is fully done, I will have more pics and will most def. be going on some flyers and eventually my website

[cks dad]

Sydenstricker nice job on the lawn install,looks really good.Hopefully one day i can start doing bigger jobs like that.Thanks for the advice on the bed edger I was thinking of renting also.I also might check on purchasing one also.Have any idea what one might cost.Thanks again



Brent

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Brent, a good bed edger will probably run you about 1 grand or more. I dont know the price exactly off hand though, as I dont have a bed edger. That lawn install was very fun. It is in a new housing complex in Kent. So many of the neighbors were kicking themselves for not having us do their lawn instead of the other landscapers. We were able to cut the front lawn three, thats right, 3 WEEKS after I did the job. It feels like a nice, thick, lush carpeting. I am so proud of that, since it was my first job I did.

[cks dad]

Thank you for the info sydenstricker how long have you been in the bussiness?i have been doing this 5yrs,just mowing,mulch,and clean ups.Hopefully can get a little bigger eventually

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Brent, this is my first year in business, but have been doing this since I was 13. I am only 20 now. I took 3 years of horticulture in high school and also 4 years of business management as well. I love doing this, it is my long term career. Right now I do maintenance, clean ups, landscape/lawn installs, irrigation, snow and ice management, soon design and architecture when the wife gets herself into college for it and graduates. I guess you could say I am a full sevice company.

[jpp]

Hi fellas, what's happening on this Monday night? Went out and did the Monday route today. Everything needed cut but it sure was dusty out there. I think I inhaled a whole baseball diamond of dirt. Even though we are up 5 inches on precip here we need some rain to settle the dust and kick start the fert.Normally by now I am double cutting. But no way am going to complain about not having to do double cut. Cause when I have to double cut, I will complain then. :laugh:

JP

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

Tom
Lawn looks great good job on the install. You keep up the good quality work up there.:clapping:
Dad
A bed edger will cost you any where from $1700.00 to $2200.00 (HYDRO).
It would be a good investment in the long run if you do alot of installs.
JOSH:waving:

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Thanks Josh!!!:waving: How is that install you are doing that you posted on here comming along? I will keep doing my quality work, it is all I know how to do. I cant even try to do half ass work.

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

We finished that last week. Still behind here thou. Busy Busy Busy. Better than nothing to do because I would be out of buisness.:hammerhead:
We knocked out two commercial mulch and edge jobs today. That is a small load off. Phone keeps ring thou.:dancing:
JOSH

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Josh, sounds like you got things done GIT R DONE style!!! Good for you!! Hey have you heard anything yet of the gas prices supposedly shooting to like 4 dollars a gallon this summer for the national average?? That will blow if it does!!!! Not looking forward to that:cry:

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

Guess we will have to raise those prices again.:hammerhead: Just until those prices go back down.
JOSH

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

I think some customers will sh*t a brick if I have to raise prices because of a fuel surcharge!!!! Oh well, it comes with the territory!!!

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

Tom
Just figure it in somewhere else through out the year. Thats another way.
Well the old man needs a cold one and needs to get some shut eye. We all have to get up and do it all over again just somewhere different LOL
JOSH:waving:

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Well, lets just hope that the gas price doesnt skyrocket like they are predicting. I already had my cold one!!!:drinkup: Now its time to make the wife put some sunburn gel on my back and shoulders and go to bed, just to get back up and do it all over again. Thats why I love this job

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

Tom
Hey figure you would be on looks like you are getting wet up there today.
We are just stopping in to check the weather we will catch you later tonight.
JOSH

[BUCKEYE MOWING]

This rain needs to go away ......

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

Yes it does I told everyone yesterday to stay home today because it was suppose to rain (Downpour) all day. It has not rained a drop since 9:00a.m.
FREAKIN WEATHER MAN. :hammerhead:

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Raingear is my best friend. I quit around 12:00 today. I was doing more worse than good. Calling for the same crap again tomorrow. I hate rain!!! Oh well, just gotta go with the flow. I may be getting a Walker soon. Just gotta see what the old bank says:cry:

[Lawn-kid]

Hi all I am new here and good to see all of you ohio guys on. sure is alot of you. Sydenstricker that lawn you put is looks great.

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Hi all I am new here and good to see all of you ohio guys on. sure is alot of you. Sydenstricker that lawn you put is looks great.

Hey welcome to the site!!!:waving: There are alot of us, dont worry we dont bite. We are all a good bunch of guys. Any questions you have just ask and we will try to help as much as we can!!! Thanks alot, it looked like that 3 weeks after I did it!!! Gotta wrap that job up soon.

[Clapper&Company]

Tom, Whats going on buddy??

Nothing much here. Just trying to keep from getting behind LOL.

[Lawn-kid]

looks like the next couple of days are going to be rainy ones. That means the grass will grow grow and grow some more

[cks dad]

Everybody in Ohio get rained out today or what?lol
I sure did owe well catch back up tomorrow.

[cks dad]

Growing grass means growing bank accounts lol

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Not much here Ronnie. Just waiting on the bank to give me the ok on a Walker. Other than that, got a few more accounts and a few installs.

This rain sucked today!!!! Definatly will be a lil behind. Thats what tomorrow is for.

Whats been going on with you?

[cks dad]

Not much been pretty busy

[jpp]

Got rained out most of the day here. Ended up going out for about 3 hours late this afternoon. Got some yards done but had to walk and blow some clumps around. Oh well, things are definitely getting going now. The yards I was working on are at 6 days and they had a lot of growth on them. sounds like Thursday is going to be pretty wet too.

JP

[jpp]

Hi all I am new here and good to see all of you ohio guys on. sure is alot of you. Sydenstricker that lawn you put is looks great.

Welcome to the group. Where are you located at?


JP

[cks dad]

Hi jpp you got rained out to.Seems like everyone did today

[cks dad]

I hope we dont get rained out tomorrow that would be real bad lol.

[cks dad]

Trying not to work this weekend.Daughters b-day

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Yep, tomorrow will be just as crappy, according to the weather. Just gotta do what we can. Sucks cause some of these lawns are growing like wildfire!!!:dizzy: :cry:

[jpp]

Hi jpp you got rained out to.Seems like everyone did today


But I was able to get out for at least 3 hours of work and cutting. So I am happy about that. Did not get to see the weather but I heard on the radio we could have some severe storms. I hope not though.

Happy Birthday to your daughter. :bday:

JP

[jpp]

Yep, tomorrow will be just as crappy, according to the weather. Just gotta do what we can. Sucks cause some of these lawns are growing like wildfire!!!:dizzy: :cry:

Tom,

I agree, with this rain and warm temps these things are going to get out of control real quick. But the good thing is, The first week of May is when I go to cutting every 5 to 7 day schedule.

JP

[cks dad]

Thank you jpp

[thefed]

I am currently debating whether or not this night has trumped my ONE-TIME shot at seeing Michael Jordan play live, at his home court, after a comeback, sick, to score about 50 points and get his team a W.


I was at the Cleveland Cavs game tonight...I'm a season ticket holder...and have tickets for the whole playoffs. The night started out great because we were greeted by the funniest, nicest, and prettiest bartender I've ever met. We have met her once before....at our regular restaurant which we visit before every game. It was her first night...our first cavs game....and we got all of her messed up drinks...it was a blast. Anyhow, she was there again....just got re-hired and given a second chance because she's so fun to be around....so that was super...

BUT ON TO THE SPORTS

The energy inside the "Q" was magnificent...I couldnt even hear the fireworks go off IN A CLOSED BUILDING because the crowd was sooooo crazy. Lots of beautiful women, beautiful plays, and the liquor was flowing. I sat next to my season ticket holder neighbor...of course.....and the comraderie is unreal. We're giving high fives to everyone around us...old men are dancing to the music...I lost my voice from screaming so often and so loud. And best of all....we WON!


BUT THEN we were leaving the arena....walking past Jacob's Field (home of the Indians) where my first ever playoff memories were created (1995). Sure enough, a crowd was gathering in Albert's Alley (Albert Belle used to park homers there every game it seemed...GATE A)....rowdy, drunk Cavs fans with a nice view of the game!!!

I got there at the top of the ninth, all tied up 7-7....and the crowd was WILD. We were chanting, hollering, hooting, slamming on the gates, screaming "LET US IN!" in unison etc. IN the park was only maybe 4,000 fans !!It was pathetic. Soon enough,I turned around to see about 30 Cleveland officers lined up...batons out, ready to rock and roll.

Anyhow, the tribe was up, BOTTOM OF THE TENTH, tie game,man on 3rd....FULL COUNT (I think)...and Johnny Peralta bats in the runner for another Cleveland victory!! Same night, same sports complex....two fantastic games.


The combination of the playoff win, extra inning game winning hit, the atmosphere, the women, the emotions, the electricity, the comraderie, etc all hit home today.

WHAT a night I kept saying...WHAT A NIGHT

[Lawn-kid]

I watched the Cavs game on tv it was a great game. Drew Gooded had one heck of a game.

[Dollar Spot]

We had 1 1/2" of rain yesterday and more is on the way today. Nothing like mowing in a swamp!

[Clapper&Company]

Tom, Nothing much same old stuff.

You getting a walker? Thats cool, let me know when you get it I want to demo it :)

Thats cool, we have some calls coming in to, so it seems like its going to be a good year. :)

Call my cell, got to talk to you.

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

Hey felas how is everyone? Probably wet :hammerhead:
Tom
Yes rain gear is a good thing and yes you usually create more work when doing installs in the rain.
Dad
Tell your daughter :bday: from all of us.:waving: My daughters B-Day is today.
Lawn Kid
Welcome to a merry band we are not so merry when its rainning thou, but when it is rainning you can find most of us here.
JPP
:waving: Stay dry
CLAPPER
:waving: Keep busy
JOSH

[Lawn-kid]

thanks for the welcome hope to learn a lot here

[Clapper&Company]

Walker / Tommy Got to love rain gear. One of our weed eaters died today. Its been at the dealer for 2 weeks now and they cant find the problem. :(

Kid, Where you from?

[Lawn-kid]

Clapper I am from NW Ohio City called Lima

[jpp]

Hi guys,

How did everyone's day go? Considering they were calling for rain all morning and it did not happen here I am one happy camper. Went out and got all but 7 yards done for the week. Finish those on Friday morning, then bed edgeing and mulching the rest of the day. I hope to finish that on Friday too. Get started on another one on Saturday then.

Anyone have and Tornado's around them yet? I think the whole state is under that Watch until at least 10 or later.Right now the sun has come back out again. Not a good thing if it gets reall warm again. We could get hist hard then. LOOking at the radar looks like some nasty stuff on the border with Indiana. Be safe and have a good Friday everyone.


JP

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

We went around and were putting in flowers for our commercials props did some maint on the mowers and hoping to get out and cut all 55 this Fri and Sat. Wish us luck we will need it.
JOSH

[cks dad]

Good day today the rain stayed away much of the day cant complain about that.Hopefully same for tomorrow

[jpp]

We went around and were putting in flowers for our commercials props did some maint on the mowers and hoping to get out and cut all 55 this Fri and Sat. Wish us luck we will need it.
JOSH

Josh,

I have faith that you will get them done. Weather should be nice enough for you to get them done by Saturday.

JP

[cks dad]

How many of you ohio scapers are poker players let me know

[cks dad]

Hi jp how was your day

[jpp]

Hi jp how was your day

Not bad at all. Turned out better than I thought it was going to be. And how was your day? Getting some light rain right now, but as long as it stops by 8 am I don't care how much we get. lol.


JP

[cks dad]

Good day for me also.Not raining here at all right now.Tomorrow should be a good day also

[cks dad]

Demoed a Gravely today also.Nice machine 152z

[jpp]

Demoed a Gravely today also.Nice machine 152z

How did that cut for you? As far as the weather, looks like we might get some storms here in a little bit by looking at the radar. Hopefully they won't be severe though.

[jpp]

http://columbusnewscenter.com/template/inews_wire/wires.regional.oh/2227862c-www.wsyx6.com.shtml

Updated link:

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/O/OH_BOY_SHOT_TRIAL_OHOL-?SITE=WBNSTV&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

[cks dad]

Jp the grvely cut real nice in wet grass it has a 23hp kaw and there was no clumps to blow around that is a good thing.

[cks dad]

Talk to you guys tomorrow have a good friday

[jpp]

Talk to you guys tomorrow have a good friday

You as well. I am outta here myself. Eyes are ready to close for the night.

JP

[Clapper&Company]

Kid, thats cool, I know where Lima is, so of my buddy went to scholl up there.

Dad, I'm a poker player, we'll need to get a game going sometime.

Walker, did you stay dry?

No tom today thats odd.

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Morning fellas!!!:waving: I was busy with a bunch of other crap last nite, so I really didnt have time to sit on lawnsite.

So how is everyone doing so far? Been a pretty wet 2 days here. But we still GIT R DONE!!!

Everyone dont work too hard today and have a good day!!!!:waving:

[Clapper&Company]

Tom, Nothing much here, just trying to stay dry.

I think to day since we worked so hard this week, I 'm going to knock it off a 1/2 a day and take the next two days off. :)

I got to work at the county to night, and tomrrow I have to do some stuff.

I'll be up your way first of next week.


Hit my cell tonight.

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Tom, Nothing much here, just trying to stay dry.

I think to day since we worked so hard this week, I 'm going to knock it off a 1/2 a day and take the next two days off. :)

I got to work at the county to night, and tomrrow I have to do some stuff.

I'll be up your way first of next week.


Hit my cell tonight.

Easy day today. Got to play in some flap comming out of the mower. Then just screwed off the rest of the day. Took the wifey out to dinner. That will keep her quiet for another few months!!!:laugh: :laugh: :rolleyes:

What you comming up this way for Ronnie?? I will be in Twinsburg tomorrow for a lil bit getting my new tail lights for 40 bucks from plowsite!! I cant wait!!!

I will call you later

[Lawn-kid]

clapper were did they go to school? University Northwestern Ohio

[cks dad]

Hey guys hope everyone is doing good.We should get together and play some poker.Someone set somethin up lol.Maybe this winter since everyone is so busy.One question how much would you guys charrge to do 15yds of mulch,clean out the beds and edge all beds also.I was thinking between 80-100 yard.Let me know what everybody thinks.


Later
Brent

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

DAD
You are in the ball park. If you have a lot weeding then I would charge more. Plus it depends on the kind of mulch you use (Dyed, Cypress, etc.). We charge $125.00 to $100.00 a yard. You have your Pre-Ermergent and rental, delivery, fuel, and so on also. Just my .02 worth.
JOSH

[Clapper&Company]

Tom, Whats up.


KID, yes thats where them went.

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Not much Ronnie, whats going on with you?? Just sitting on my lazy a$$ today. Probably gonna take the kids to the park here in a little bit so they can get some of the stink blown off of them, LOL:laugh:

[jpp]

Well guys, yards are growing so fast now that it is time to go to the spring schedule for cutting. So the yards I cut on Monday will be done on Friday. Then they will get done on Thursday the following week unitl I get the route back to Monday's. The fun has now begun.

Finished out one landscape project on Friday and Saturday. Getting ready to start and hopefull finish another one this week. How is everyone's projects going for them?

JP

[ICS]

Estimates for installs started to pick up in the last week. Our service department is getting OT, so things are pretty much normal for this time of the year. I have noticed a spike this year in LV lighting jobs.

[ncls]

Here's the deal. My daughter has a house in Columbus. Somebody pm me and I'll give directrions. I need it cUT THE MONTH OF
May. I'm in Cleveland, and for me to drive there, and fire up a toro is not worth it. It will be rental property soon, and the tenants will be responsible for it. I just want someone to cut it the month of May. My credit is outstanding. Someone pm me.

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

Hey felas:waving: JPPLets get some pictures of those install if you dont mind.
Clapper and Tom You guys staying out of trouble? :hammerhead:
LETS GET SOMEONE TO HELP OUT NCLS THATS WHAT WE ARE HERE FOR ALSO.
JOSH

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Whats up Josh??

Staying out of trouble here!!! Gonna be wet and rainy again tomorrow:cry:

I would love to help out NCLS, but I am in the same area as him, so I cant do too much!!! I think Buckeye and JPP are in that area of Columbus. I hope we can help some way!!! That is for sure what us Ohio guys are all about, helping each other out!!!:weightlifter:

I am trying out that Gopher software right now and it seems really cool!!! Any one else here use it/try it?? Any goods or bads about it? I also use quickbooks too

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

Hey Tom
Just got in from mowing still trying to get the schedule straight. The weather is not helping out much. :hammerhead: We are still staying busy thou rain or shine. I hope it clears up for you.
The gopher software is pretty good from what I hear I use Groundskeeper Pro I have hd it for awhile now. Good luck with it.
JOSH

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Our schedule is going wacko as we speak. Got severe thunderstorm warnings all over the place and rain, etc. Just makes more fun:hammerhead:

I am only using the trial version of Gopher right now, really just looking for something useful to help with billing, scheduling, etc. I will take a look at Groundskeeper

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

Tom
There is link on the home page you can get a free trial of it. That one also has Snow blaster on it as well. I need to get started on April billing.:hammerhead: Have been to Plowsite lately? I will have to pop in and say hey.
JOSH

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Tom
There is link on the home page you can get a free trial of it. That one also has Snow blaster on it as well. I need to get started on April billing.:hammerhead: Have been to Plowsite lately? I will have to pop in and say hey.
JOSH

Thanks Josh, I will give that a look see here soon!!!:waving: I just did my April billing last night.:dizzy: Got a headache from staring at the computer for that long. Yeah, I pop in to plowsite once in a while. Guess we otta say hey on the old Ohio snow thread and check in on f250man!!! Havent heard from him in a while.

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

Thats what i like about my Groundskeeper If I keep up with the charges through out the month. I just go in to the month of april check off all my customers fot that month and press PRINT ALL. Then I am back on Lawnsite TA DA:dancing:
JOSH

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Sounds nice and easy!! I will have to try a few out before I actually purchase one. Thanks alot for the info!!!:waving: Tom

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

Hey felas
Another lovely long day on the mowers. Hopefully we can get out tomorrow and cut some more. We will see what happens.
JOSH

[Clapper&Company]

Nothing much going on here. Just trying to keep my paper work all together.

[ICS]

Nothing much going on here. Just trying to keep my paper work all together.

Keeping my paperwork together is my biggest goal for myself this summer.

[turfeater]

Hello ..anyone for info as to steps and whats involved in getting applicators licence in ohio ?

If a test, how difficult ?
Thanks already rt

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

HEY FELAS I NEED A 6X12 TRAILER I POSTED THIS IN THE OHIO THREAD ONLY BECAUSE I AM TO BUSY TO TRAVEL FAR FOR IT. THANKS IN ADVANCE JOSH
TURFEATER Talk to GATEWAY HE IS ON HERE SOMEWHERE.

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

;) WHERE IS EVERYBODY ARBY'S ROAST BEEF SALE?:hammerhead:

[jpp]

Hey guys, what is happening? I have been super super, busy here. Just tyring to keep up with the grass is the killer right now. Been working coming home, eating and going to bed. Going to do a mulch install on Saturday. Next to last one scheduled so far. Oh I forgot I have my Mom's to do as well, better make that three. lol Heck I think the last time I was on here was last weekend. :nono:

Josh if I remember I will take the camera with me on Saturday. I will get pictures of the others that are finished as I did not take any before pictures. To many things walk off out of the truck with the help of the guy walking by it.

JP

[jpp]

Here's the deal. My daughter has a house in Columbus. Somebody pm me and I'll give directrions. I need it cUT THE MONTH OF
May. I'm in Cleveland, and for me to drive there, and fire up a toro is not worth it. It will be rental property soon, and the tenants will be responsible for it. I just want someone to cut it the month of May. My credit is outstanding. Someone pm me.

Did you find anyone yet to take care of the property for this month? Pm me if you still need help.

JP

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

JPP
Hey same here this is the earliest day I have been in since. Mowing is all caught up and scheduled "for now" Have installs lined up for tomorrow and monday. Glad to see you are staying busy with everything keep it up.
JOSH

[jpp]

JPP
Hey same here this is the earliest day I have been in since. Mowing is all caught up and scheduled "for now" Have installs lined up for tomorrow and monday. Glad to see you are staying busy with everything keep it up.
JOSH


Josh,

Arbys is having a roast beef sale? lol This is pizza night for me. The yards I cut on Monday got cut again today. Next week they will be done on Thursday unitil I get the route back to Monday's. April and May are the killer months next to leave season. Oh well get the money while the money is there that is for sure.

JP

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

Thanks now we are ordering pizza too. Don't forget your camera.:hammerhead: I will get some more for you guys this weekend too. Stay busy payup
Josh

[jpp]

Thanks now we are ordering pizza too. Don't forget your camera.:hammerhead: I will get some more for you guys this weekend too. Stay busy payup
Josh

Are you getting it from Larosa"s (sp)? I am too tired to even think about how to spell it right now. Camera is near the truck keys.

Our pizza will be ready in 7 minutes here. I can't wait I am so hungry right now.

JP

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

I am a Papa Johns guy myself. Who knows when it is going to get here.
JOSH

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

JPP
Did you ever get that trailer from American in Eastgate. I am looking for a used 6X12 know of any? Keep your eyes open I will head north to get if its worth it. I will buy lunch if you find one.
JOSH

[jpp]

JPP
Did you ever get that trailer from American in Eastgate. I am looking for a used 6X12 know of any? Keep your eyes open I will head north to get if its worth it. I will buy lunch if you find one.
JOSH

Josh,

Never did get a dump trailer yet. I sitll have the number and all. I just got crazy busy and have not had the time to do any more research. I saw you are looking for one, I will keep an eye out for one. I even look in the Sunday's paper as well. New or used?

Are you watching the Reds game?


JP

[thefed]

hope everyone else is as busy as we are! 10 mulch jobs down, about 4-5 to go.... 35 new mowign accounts tamed and under control.... and NIIIIIIIIIICCCCCCE weather! gotta love it

PLUS, i got my first batch of checks in the mail today...and the invoices were sent out on tuesday...

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Whats up fellas??:waving: Been busy as all hell lately since the temps are up and it has rained, the grass is all a$$hole deep!!!!! Been getting a few calls here and there. All in all, its not so bad. I just hate the fact the price of gas is now 3.19 a gallon:cry: Oh well, time for the ye olde gas surcharge here soon. Hey it is my youngest son's first birthday today!! Wow did it ever go fast!!

[f250man]

Hey Tom shot u a p.m. over at plow site but u must not seen it and came back over here. So how u and the family been. Yea the first year goes buy fast and so do the rest my daughter just turn 7 last month and the oldest will be 14 in June.Saw u today at 91 and vine at 4:45 I was in Renee's car so u wouldn't have seen me. The side rails look good. We will have to get together and have dinner or lunch some time. Steve

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Hey Tom shot u a p.m. over at plow site but u must not seen it and came back over here. So how u and the family been. Yea the first year goes buy fast and so do the rest my daughter just turn 7 last month and the oldest will be 14 in June.Saw u today at 91 and vine at 4:45 I was in Renee's car so u wouldn't have seen me. The side rails look good. We will have to get together and have dinner or lunch some time. Steve

Yeah, I was doing my usual surfing on plowsite, just not much going on over there. Me and the family have been doing fine. We went to Squire's castle a few times with the kids so they could play, and other than that , just a little relaxing now. How have you been?? Thanks, I like the side rails. They work good for me. Yes, we will for sure have to get together and have lunch or dinner!!!! I want to see the new Harley!!

[f250man]

I was out riding today. Me and Renee are going with a bunch of friends to the louie run this sunday at the fair gounds. It is really addicting. I want to ride every day. We took the kids to cast away bay a few weekends back the kids had a blast. I wasn't very impressed Steve

[Travis E]

Have not really been apart of this topic but heck i'm from Ohio so I should be right?! I was down to Columbus yesterday for the FFA Convention and when I saw this I thought I would ask something. Has anyone on here been in the FFA and won the in state with Turf Grass Management SAE or similar to it? I placed fourth in state with my mowing buisiness in agri-entrapeneurship. First year applying for it and I hope to apply for the Turf Grass Management one next year.

[biggin69]

Hey guys! How has everyone been doing? I have posted in a while but figured that I should stop in and say what happened to me today. It was pretty cloudy this morning and the meteoroligist were calling for some rain. I figured that I would do a little truck maintenance. I had the front passenger side jacked up and the wheel removed to replace a broken wheel stud. As I was hitting the stud with a hammer, the truck came off of the jack and the wheel well came down on my knee and I heard a "POP":cry: . It was my ankle. Needless to say, it is broke and I will be unable to mow for quite a while. I am so lucky that I have a great father that just loves to mow. He is going to take care of the business while I am down. Let this be a lesson to all. Do averything and anything you do the safest that you can.

[Travis E]

Hey guys! How has everyone been doing? I have posted in a while but figured that I should stop in and say what happened to me today. It was pretty cloudy this morning and the meteoroligist were calling for some rain. I figured that I would do a little truck maintenance. I had the front passenger side jacked up and the wheel removed to replace a broken wheel stud. As I was hitting the stud with a hammer, the truck came off of the jack and the wheel well came down on my knee and I heard a "POP":cry: . It was my ankle. Needless to say, it is broke and I will be unable to mow for quite a while. I am so lucky that I have a great father that just loves to mow. He is going to take care of the business while I am down. Let this be a lesson to all. Do averything and anything you do the safest that you can.

I'm sorry to hear that...especially now if you are as behind as everyone else seams to be. You can never be too safe these days.

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Hey guys! How has everyone been doing? I have posted in a while but figured that I should stop in and say what happened to me today. It was pretty cloudy this morning and the meteoroligist were calling for some rain. I figured that I would do a little truck maintenance. I had the front passenger side jacked up and the wheel removed to replace a broken wheel stud. As I was hitting the stud with a hammer, the truck came off of the jack and the wheel well came down on my knee and I heard a "POP":cry: . It was my ankle. Needless to say, it is broke and I will be unable to mow for quite a while. I am so lucky that I have a great father that just loves to mow. He is going to take care of the business while I am down. Let this be a lesson to all. Do averything and anything you do the safest that you can.

OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:cry: That is the whole reason why I use jackstands and never, never put any part of my body if possible under the vehicle when it is raised like that. I am very sorry to hear that and you only broke your ankle. It could have been alot worse!!!! Thats cool that your dad is willing to jump in there and run things for you while that heals. How long are you gonna be down for??

[cks dad]

Hi guys havent been on for a while been a busy week.Biggin i hope you have a speedy recovery.Well just wanted to check in with everyone.Have to go order some mulch today for a mulch job on monday.Need to order 20 yards not a bad days work for me and a helper well talk to everyone later

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

Hey
How is everyone doing (Except for BIGGIN) Sorry to hear it IF YOU NEED ANYTHING YOU CAN CALL You know that. It is suppose to be nice for the next couple days its about time. Yes we finally have all of our lawns TAMED also DAD.
TOM
We need to try and set up another meet and eat this july when it sort of slows down. I think I will go up to the wife tanning salon and work on this farmers tan. LOL
JOSH

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

JPP
I think I found one I am going to check it out I have seen it before but didn't want to spend the extra cash. I think I have a pic of it. Yeah I think I am going to go up to the wife tanning salon and work on my FARMERS TAN then take my daughter fishing today. I need some down time even thou its just for a day.
JOSH

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Whats going on Josh?? Yes, we should have another meet and eat so we can actually see the faces behind the keyboard!!! I know Ronnie Clapper pretty well and f250man, but I would really like to meet the rest of y'all!!! July would be best since it will be 100 degrees and the grass wont be growing so much. I am taking a vacation sometime in the summer to New Hampshire to meet up with MCWLandscaping and the rest of those guys. Tanning salon, lol:laugh: It isnt a farmer's tan, it a landscaper tan!!! I love downtime for a day. Helps the body get some rejuvination before the work begins again

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

I have a vacation planned for Aug sometime foing to Florida taking one of her little friends with us. Driving down taking about a week and a half off. Go see the sights Sea World Univerisal the gulf. Staying busy I see. The gas prices are crazy it cost almost $100 bucks to fill the mowers Fri. We wont need them till Wed so maybe it will go back down by then yeah right.
JOSH

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

LOL!!!:laugh: :laugh: The gas prices go down?? I hope so, but if anything, the prices will go up!!! I think they put something in the gas too to make it burn faster so you will need to fill up more. My truck got better milage plowing deep snow and in 4x4 than it does now empty and in 2wd!!! Even my grandfather got 42 mpg in his Saturn last year compared to 24 mpg now!! Those bastards at the oil companies are definatly up to something

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

Yes they probably are. WOW look how cold it is up there. The wind blowing across the lake or what. Well the sign is going up GONE FISHING will catch you guys later. :waving:
JOSH

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

It sure is blowing straight off the lake!! Go inland about 5 miles and the temp almost jumps 10 degrees!!!! Have fun fishing and if you dont catch anything, at least enjoy drowning some bait.

[jpp]

Josh,

That looks like a split gate on the back of it. Were you able to get a look at it? So tell us your fish story on the how the big one got away.

JP

[biggin69]

Well I went to the specialist today. I go Wednesday morning for surgery (getting to screws put in to hold bone together). It is an outpatient thing so I will be home that day.

[Clapper&Company]

Whats up guys??

Nothing much here, just working. We had a fish fry tonight it was a good time.. There was 7 of us, we sat around the work bench shooting the sh$$ and eating fish. My few of my buddys went fishing this week end so we all got together tonight.

Should have been working on paper work but owell.

Thinking about credit cards, how many of you guys accept them? "Is is worth it??

I've started to change the decales on the trucks. None of them had the same thing on them and they were just plain decals. I got a guy the is doing pinstripping on all of them and decals they look sweet. We had the flatbed done last week. Going to do the pickup next week and the dump truck is going to be last.

Dose any of you guy have problems finding good help. My one guy just lost his Lic. so now he can drive any of my trucks.

[Clapper&Company]

big, sorry to hear if theres anything we can do let us know.




What kind of job signs do you guys use?

[ICS]

bump........

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Good morning!!!!:waving: Still been busy as all get out. How is everyone else doing?

Ronnie, gimme a call this evening!!!!

[Clapper&Company]

Ok Tom, me and the guys are doing mulch today. :)

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Just cuttin grass and gettin sunburned to hell today. Time for a little ice and a quick cold one!!:drinkup: Then off to bed

[Clapper&Company]

we layed black mulch today :rolleyes: FUN FUN

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

I hate putting black mulch down. I go home looking like I got the black face going on. Scares my kids, lol.:laugh: But the properties sure look awesome when your done though!!!!!!!

[Clapper&Company]

yea, I know what you mean. It looks like the rains going to miss us.

[jpp]

yea, I know what you mean. It looks like the rains going to miss us.

We definitely could use some rain here that is for sure. I hate to say it but I have 2 lawns that are a little crispy. Direct sunlight on them and no shade. Needless to say I raised the deck to 4 on them babies.

JP

[Brannick's Landscape]

M-6 Harley Rake FOR SALE NEW 6500.00 (for skid loader)

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Did everyone go away????:cry: Guess we are all super duper busy!!!! I have been out kickin grass and takin names!!!!! :gunsfirin

[jpp]

Been super busy here as well. Helping Mom get her yard done now.Will be doing this during the evening hours and Sundays till we get it in order.


JP

[Lawn-kid]

hey have not been on in a while have been really really busy. Between mowing, mulching, new lawns, and spraying it has been hectic. The grass is just growing like crazy been mowing the residential 2 times a week and some of them could almost be mowed a 3rd time. Well thought I would check in and see how everybody is doing.:waving:

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Doing just fine here!!! Just sold a 2000 dollar landscape install job today!!! Yay me!!!:cool2: payup And she gave her other "lawn guy" the boot for me too!!!! He just cut the lawn 2 days ago and it was 9 inches tall today. She likes it cut short and look nice, which wasnt the case with him. Rarely weedwacked, edged,etc. Just run it over and leave. So all in all not too bad!!

[Clapper&Company]

good deal tom.

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

Hey felas :waving: Miss me?:hammerhead: Been very busy taking advantage of the sunny skies and NO rain. We have some coming Tues night.
JP
The fishing sucked but at least I got to take it easy.
Here is one for you the Toro 60 we changed the blades the other day I guess we did not tighten them. Well the bolts that hold the blades are now seized up on both ends LEFT AND RIGHT side. I will cost me $240.00 a spindle now:cry: They said I might be able to get by with the lower shaft which will be half the cost. Hopefuly.
WISH US LUCK
JOSH

[Drew Gemma]

been getting my tail handed to me we have done tons of work already and still have
60,000 sq. ft. turf to put in
140 yds mulch plus the pruning and edging to go with it all
2 complete instalations
I complete renovation
and we are cutting 70 a week

And I am already getting ppl signed up for aeration/ overseed and fall clean ups.

Keep workin guys cash in on the good weather. Oh yeah I am already 10 shades darker than I was in march

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

DREW
We are not that busy good for you. We are busy thou PPL calling thinking I make all this money from just sitting around waiting to go to their house and do maintenance. PITA PITA everwhere.
Oh Hi felas how is everyone else:waving:
JOSH

[jpp]

Hey fellas,

What is up with everyone?

Josh glad to hear you were able to relax a little bit, so you caught no fish though.

I don't about the rest of you but I could use some of this rain they are saying we might get tonight.

JP

[Gators_Aerator]

I could use the rain also. I still have a few aeration clients and have had to cancel on them until this rain arrives.

Odd spring.

Almost done until fall.

[jpp]

I could use the rain also. I still have a few aeration clients and have had to cancel on them until this rain arrives.

Odd spring.

Almost done until fall.

Heck I wanted to aerate my Mom's yard but I got to darn busy and now the ground is to hard. I don't do this as part of the business not enough of my clients want it to be done so I did not want to spend the money on the equipment.

I just looked at the radar and hopefully that rain will reach us on the border with Indiana.

JP

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Whats up guys??? Been busy here as well. People calling wanting this and that, some just a big waste of my time as far as estimates go, but oh well:dizzy: PITA everywhere!!! I hope we get some rain, a few lawns are kinda getting a lil crispy. And I am for sure 100 shades darker than I was last month. Well I am enjoying a few GHT ones then hittin the showers and off to bed. Tom

[Clapper&Company]

Were not as busy as drew is. but were busy, did a lawn install today the wind suck big time.

Had to stop in at TSC today and the girl that runs fork lift, WOW shes a cuite. Its kinda funny, (ask tom) i'm on a first name base with every one that works there. Thats how much time I spend there. Anyway the fork lift girl has been there for 5 years and this is the first time Ive seen her, I manger told me they keep her in the back, It was kinda funny.

Tom is busy up in the North, hes about as busy as a one armed wall-paper hanger.


Walker that sucks big time. I think I'll double check my bolts in the moring. (THANKS). Get this had a guy I know haul top soil over to a job site for me, I needed too much to make a few trips in the 1 ton. Any how found out he was talking to the home ower and told him where the soil comes from and what the cost is per ton. Then he also gave him one of his cards.

That kinda pissed me off, now the home owner knows what my mark up on the soil was. Not to boot he may call him next time and leave me out of it.

PITA people, shoot them all

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

Hey felas put down 70 bails of pine straw today the entire properties flower beds. Fixed the mower spindles now I have to cram in all my mowing before saturday. Oh boy Yes the rain did do us good cooled it off to. Well gotta go PAPER WORK PAPER WORK. See ya.
JOSH

[jpp]

We got about 3/4 of an inch of rain around here. That should helps the crispy critters some.I more week of my May cutting schedule then it it back to once a week for the lawns. Well plus the rest of this week


JP

[TriPLandscaping]

Ya we definetly need that rain. My lawns too were started to get a little dry. Rain was no problem today laid mulch down right trough it so it didn't stop me.

[botomwatcher]

:usflag: Hello everyone. Just joined a few days ago. Thought I would introduce myself, My name is Brian ad I live in Central Ohio. Anyway, been in business for myself for two years now. About a month ago, I left corporate America behind due to too many issues with empty promises and disappointments. So I promoted myself to CEO an President. HAHAHA.... They can kiss my A$$. Anyone know any proven methods for getting new accounts and which form of advertising works best? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. As I walked away from a good paying job for a global company, I thought "what the hell are you doing?" But I stuck to my decision and am loving every day of it. Also, are there any quick contract templates available out there? And one last question, I feel I am underpricing the work I am doing, What is the going rate in Ohio this year? I do not want to be one of those guys low-balling anyone.

Thanks


:usflag: :confused: payup

[Travis E]

Must be nice to get some rain. Last night it rained for probably 5 min and thats it. The grass is not growing near as fast anymore so I would like to have some rain to get them growing faster payup

[umbach]

Hey everyone- just wanted to drop a friendly hello from Cleveland Ohio! I have been in business 4 seasons now with this being my second season full time. I am running solo offering full service maintenance and installs-mulch, shrubs, retaining walls, patio stone- more or less anything that comes my way. I don't have a lot of accounts but try to handle all the work on all the properties I service. I get all sorts of small to medium size jobs. I stay pretty busy- but I would definitley like to expand a bit and make good money. My question is what $ should I be averaging an hour?

[umbach]

I see a lot of sloppy work out there- especially today since it was raining! I did a mass mailing in Cuyahoga County this spring and recieved about 8% of my fliers back in the rain with a message " Vacant Home" Economic situation seems grim, in light of this. I lost several accounts this week. Either they can not afford the service or went to someone cheaper...how do I single out and rein in those clients that appreciate good work? It seems like there are a ton services out there that do a slop job and get away with it...I always blow off any surrounding pavement and make sure there aren't grass clumps all over the place...lots of lowballers out here..

[Buckeye Lawncare]

:usflag: Hello everyone. Just joined a few days ago. Thought I would introduce myself, My name is Brian ad I live in Central Ohio. Anyway, been in business for myself for two years now. About a month ago, I left corporate America behind due to too many issues with empty promises and disappointments. So I promoted myself to CEO an President. HAHAHA.... They can kiss my A$$. Anyone know any proven methods for getting new accounts and which form of advertising works best? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. As I walked away from a good paying job for a global company, I thought "what the hell are you doing?" But I stuck to my decision and am loving every day of it. Also, are there any quick contract templates available out there? And one last question, I feel I am underpricing the work I am doing, What is the going rate in Ohio this year? I do not want to be one of those guys low-balling anyone.

Thanks


:usflag: :confused: payup

Welcome to Lawnsite!

I am really close to you, I live in Baltimore (work in Baltimore, Lancaster, and Millersport).
Word of Mouth is the best form of Advertising. In the spring I run an ad in the Advertiser and I put out some fliers. As far as pricing goes my minimum is $25 for small city lots. I try to get anywhere from $1-2 a minute for mowing. For a contract template go to gopher software website( I can't remember their website). That is where I got some of the ideas for my mine, but for the most part I wrote most of my own.

Brandon

[Dublinboy13]

Hey im in central ohio and am looking for a new mower. Any suggestions on where I should shop. I am looking for a hydro or belt walkbehind that is <$4000

[BUCKEYE MOWING]

Hey im in central ohio and am looking for a new mower. Any suggestions on where I should shop. I am looking for a hydro or belt walkbehind that is <$4000

Buy a QUICK 36 or 44 depending on your usage .....you will be glad you did ....IMHO

[jpp]

Hey im in central ohio and am looking for a new mower. Any suggestions on where I should shop. I am looking for a hydro or belt walkbehind that is <$4000

You have a couple of dealers close to you that I know of for sure. Voss brothers on Sawmill parkway and BPS on Industrial pkwy. Grab the yellow pages and look them up.

Since we have a boat load of different mowers do you have an idea on what brand you are looking at really hard.


JP

[jpp]

:usflag: Hello everyone. Just joined a few days ago. Thought I would introduce myself, My name is Brian ad I live in Central Ohio. Anyway, been in business for myself for two years now. About a month ago, I left corporate America behind due to too many issues with empty promises and disappointments. So I promoted myself to CEO an President. HAHAHA.... They can kiss my A$$. Anyone know any proven methods for getting new accounts and which form of advertising works best? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. As I walked away from a good paying job for a global company, I thought "what the hell are you doing?" But I stuck to my decision and am loving every day of it. Also, are there any quick contract templates available out there? And one last question, I feel I am underpricing the work I am doing, What is the going rate in Ohio this year? I do not want to be one of those guys low-balling anyone.

Thanks


:usflag: :confused: payup


Welcome and since Buckeye is in your area he gave you and idea of prices in your area. My prices are on average of 30 per yard . But I am mostly in Clintonville and Upper Arlington and Grandview areas.

JP

[jpp]

Actually Welcome to all the new Ohio members that have joined the chat.

JP

[cks dad]

Hello everyone havent been on lately been workin my azz off.Sure like everyone else.I hope everything is going good for everyone.Been doing alot of mowing and mulch installs.Well any ideas on how to find good help that seems to be the hardest part about this business.Talk to everyone later

[ICS]

I am looking for a used Gator or something similar and also a 20+ft enclosed trailer.

[Dublinboy13]

You have a couple of dealers close to you that I know of for sure. Voss brothers on Sawmill parkway and BPS on Industrial pkwy. Grab the yellow pages and look them up.

Since we have a boat load of different mowers do you have an idea on what brand you are looking at really hard.


JP

I am looking into a Scag or Exmark but I am open to other decisons. That Quick 44 looks nice does anyone have one??

Ian

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

I see a lot of sloppy work out there- especially today since it was raining! I did a mass mailing in Cuyahoga County this spring and recieved about 8% of my fliers back in the rain with a message " Vacant Home" Economic situation seems grim, in light of this. I lost several accounts this week. Either they can not afford the service or went to someone cheaper...how do I single out and rein in those clients that appreciate good work? It seems like there are a ton services out there that do a slop job and get away with it...I always blow off any surrounding pavement and make sure there aren't grass clumps all over the place...lots of lowballers out here..

LOL!!!! Good luck!!! I am kickin in the same stomping grounds as you are. Our good ole 10 dollar grass cutters are really putting the old damper on things. It seems like ALOT of people in this area really dont want much done or are going with the cheap ass lowballing SOB's!!!!!:hammerhead: I really dont waste my time in Cuyahoga county unless it is Gates Mills, Mayfield, Highland Hts, etc

[jpp]

I am looking into a Scag or Exmark but I am open to other decisons. That Quick 44 looks nice does anyone have one??

Ian

You can't go wrong with either of those. I am really looking hard at a new scag z turn right now. Buckeye has the quick 36 so he can answer you questions about that mower.


JP

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Whats up guys???:waving: Not too much here. Just enjoying my day off today. Been so friggin busy, but I am lovin it!!!:cool2: I may be getting rid of my 2000 Silverado in trade for a pre-owned 2007 Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison. It only has 5,000 miles on it and they are asking $24k. Which isnt bad for an 07 diesel. My truck is just becomming a bigger and bigger gas hog. That and my truck's trade in a value is worth more than I owe on it, so no negative equity. :) So we will see what happens

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Ok I was wrong on the truck being a diesel, but it is an 07 HD LT with plow prep, all goodies, jet black, charcoal interior, etc for 24k, which is gonna be 26 k out the door with tax. has 3 yr/36k warranty and the 5 yr/100k warranty too. And they are going to pay off my 2000 with no negative equity due to the trade in value is more than I owe, so good there. Here are a few pics of the prespecitve new baby,

[ICS]

So since your main goal was to increase your MPG's and the new one is not diesel are you still looking into it? With todays market you should either be able to talk them down more or get into a new for for that price.

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Well, I guess after talking to my accounting helper guy (my grandpa:) ) He said I should just fix mine so it will get more then 8mpg. He would rather see me spend my money on more equipment and such and save some too. So he drove some sense into me I guess. Kudos to him for being smart and his help with consulting me. As nice as it would be to have a full warranty and such, I would much rather like to have more $$$$ in the bank and some more equipment that I really need and will make me more moolah in the long run. So with that being said, I am gonna save and fix my truck up and find a decent used Walker and a push blower, which I am going to desparatlly need this fall since a few of my accounts will be slammed to the max with leaves.

[Lawn-kid]

Sydenstricker that would have been a heck of a deal if it was a diesel. That is a nice looking truck for a Chevy:cool2:. If you are looking for a used diesel you might look a older dodge with a cummins them things will run forever. So has everybody been staying busy?

[Lawn-kid]

Did anyone go to the 4wheel jamboree or Tug-A-Truck in Lima, Ohio? If not it was a good time. A lot of nice looking rigs. And some pretty good deals on truck accessories.

[umbach]

Just to mix it up a bit- I'm running around in a 2004 Chevy 1/2 ton without a problem. It definitley has its limitations in regards to hailing heavier loads, but I have to admit it handles the Western Poly Pro without a problem. I know the standard truck is 3/4 ton, and I will be trading in soon...I would love to hear some comments or advice on my new purchase. 3/4 or 1/2 ton? Mileage sucks even worse on the 3/4 and for roughly the same price, my half ton has leather, power folding mirrors-which I am totally spoiled on ...so i don't know about the 3/4 ton...I am thinking i am better off buying a used 70's GMC dump which is available to me...Any advice is very welcome...

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Sydenstricker that would have been a heck of a deal if it was a diesel. That is a nice looking truck for a Chevy:cool2:. If you are looking for a used diesel you might look a older dodge with a cummins them things will run forever. So has everybody been staying busy?

I wouldnt get a dodge if someone gave it to me. If they did, I would go trade it in immediatly for a Chevy. I am a die hard Chevy/GMC guy here

And Umbach, you would be better off with the new 3/4 ton rather than some old 70's dump. That thing would be worse on gas than 2 new 3/4 ton trucks!!!!

[umbach]

lol what I meant was I will be getting a new truck regardless. I currently have a 78 chevy as my backup plow truck. I am removing so much debris anymore- it just seems stupid to do this without a dump. Especially with the new accounts I picked up this year, I am trying to figure out how in the world I am going to remove all the leaves without killing myself. I was thinking the old dump would be a nice addition to my collection-along with the leaf vacuum attachment that hooks up on the back...

[Josh.S]

Did anyone go to the 4wheel jamboree or Tug-A-Truck in Lima, Ohio? If not it was a good time. A lot of nice looking rigs. And some pretty good deals on truck accessories.

I was at the tug-a-truck but didn't make it to the jamboree because I was working all day. Saw a lot of nice trucks driving around all weekend though.

[ICS]

Well, I guess after talking to my accounting helper guy (my grandpa:) ) He said I should just fix mine so it will get more then 8mpg. He would rather see me spend my money on more equipment and such and save some too. So he drove some sense into me I guess. Kudos to him for being smart and his help with consulting me. As nice as it would be to have a full warranty and such, I would much rather like to have more $$$$ in the bank and some more equipment that I really need and will make me more moolah in the long run. So with that being said, I am gonna save and fix my truck up and find a decent used Walker and a push blower, which I am going to desparatlly need this fall since a few of my accounts will be slammed to the max with leaves.

Grandpa is a smart man, WOW only 8 MPG's what's wrong with it? I have a 04 3/4 ton and it gets atleast 16-18mpg. I totally agree with your grandpa, get more money in the bank. I have found that usually when a LCO has the nice truck and new equipment they are not profitting much since all their money is going towards payments.

[JAX76CJ]

Hello,
I just found this thread. It's great to see so many other Buckeyes on the forum. My Company's name is Erieview Landscaping, and we serve Lake & Cuyahoga Counties. I own a Ford F-350 Turbo Diesel w/ 18' Cleveland Trailer, 48" Bunton w/ 17hp Kaw, 61" Bunton ZTR w/ 23hp Kaw, 48" Walker MD Diesel w/ 16.2hp Kubota, Stihl FS85RX, FS80R, FC100, BR420, Echo PB-650. I have been in the business for about 10 years now. So far the season is going fine, except for those unexpected repairs and dismal weather. I look forward reading more posts in the future. Anyone else here from the Cleveland Area? Just wondering.

[ICS]

Serving parts of Cuyahoga, Lake, Summit, Portage, Geauga, Lorain & Medina counties. Irrigation and Lighting only

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Nice to see you here Erieview:waving: I have seen you around these parts several times. I am from Willoughby and service Lake County mostly, but have a few odds and ends jobs in Gates Mills and Mayfield/Highland Heights

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

Hello my fellow Buckeyes how is everyone doing staying busy I hope I know I have not been checking in as much. I guess I need to sleep once and awhile LOL. We have been hard at it the weather is cooperating nicely.

JOSH

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Grandpa is a smart man, WOW only 8 MPG's what's wrong with it? I have a 04 3/4 ton and it gets atleast 16-18mpg. I totally agree with your grandpa, get more money in the bank. I have found that usually when a LCO has the nice truck and new equipment they are not profitting much since all their money is going towards payments.

Yes he is and I hope I can be like him when I hit 71, good shape, good mind and a great retirement!!! He has a nice big a$$ camper, paid for house,etc so he knows money and business in and out. He is a very smart man and I look up to him and thank him for all the help and inspiration he has given me. I am the one and only small business owner in my immediate family and he is/has given me lots of moral support,etc. I wasnt looking for the new, well pre owned, truck to be fancy, mine is plenty fine, it is that mine has 95k on the clock and terrible gas milage and I dont want a major breakdown, I owuld be 100% screwed!! That and the payments would be only 100 bucks more a month on the new one with a full warranty,etc. New vehicle loans have a much,much lower interest rate than used vehicles for some reason. I dont know what is wrong with it, the truck runs and pulls/hauls like a tank, just a lil thirsty. I am considering a K&N filter and some minor exhaust upgrades to help it breath a little better in hopes of acheiving 2-3 mpg more. I dont understand it, I got 14 mpg in the winter with the plow, 600-800 lbs of salt in the back, in 4x4 and pushing snow. Now with it totally empty I am lucky to get 8-10 mpg. With my little trailer and some grass in the bed, 5-7 mpg:cry: And fortunatly my plowing money went for my equipment, so the only payment I have is the truck.

ICS, since you are in the area, we should do lunch or something some time. I want to meet other people in this industry to learn all that I can. Call me at 440-942-6045. That goes for any of you guys too!!!!

[ICS]

I will call you we have two installs coming up in your area, one in Concord and the other in Highland Hts.

[JAX76CJ]

Thanks for the warm welcome. It's good to see other people from my area. Especially Sydenstricker, btw, I reside in Willowick.... Mayfield Originally. I actually just bought the company from my previous employer. I've been in the business for 10 years as Head Foreman of the Maintainance Division of another Landscape Co., and have only Owned the company for about 4 months. My previous employer found it to be more lucrative for him to to consentrate with the Construction/Concrete, while selling the Maintainance end of the business to me. So far so good, except for the usual headaches of equiptment failure. It was nice when I worked for someone else, because I just told "The Boss" what was broken.... The next day, it would be "Magically fixed." Back then, I'd work 10-11 Hrs and go home. Now, I work about 12-14 Hrs... go Home and repair equipt., return calls, bookeeping... Etc. It's been a learning experience nonetheless. Before I only dealt with the routine upkeep and maintainance, Now I'm dismantling Carbs, and doing other Mechanical duties that I haven't done before. Anyways, I honestly LOVE owning my own business (Headaches included), & wouldn't have it any other way. I'm always looking for new Dealers, Repair/Parts places, Vendors... Etc. So, if anyone has any info about places in my area, I would greatly appreciate it. I also have a line on a few Walker Mowers for sale, if anyone is interested. He can also Deliver up to 100 Miles (Fee included), if anyone is interested just let me know. Well, I'll catch you fellaz later. Thanks again for the warm welcome and I hope business is going well for all of you.

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

JAX, gimme more info on them Walkers, I am in the market for one!! Isnt running your own company fun?? To a point anyway. I do like the headaches sometimes. It just gives me that proud feeling. I wonder what I will say about that in ten years though, LOL!!! Good Luck!!!!

[JAX76CJ]

Hey, thanks... I appreciate the kind words and encouragement. My previous employer has a few walkers for sale. If he hasn't already sold them.... He has 2 Kohler gas walkers (24hp, I think) and another Diesel 16.2 Kubota (from our fleet) for sale. I bought the one that I used to use everyday on my crew, but he still has several to sell. I don't know the particulars on the models, but if you are Serious, I can get the info.... No Problem, just let me know. He's in Willoughby Hills. I am sure, however; that he's looking for between $3,500 - $4,000 for each. Anymore info, I'll need to check.... Just let me know. Until then... Ciao.

[Clapper&Company]

Tom, Whats going on buddy, called and left your a VM tonight. Been running around like a chicken with my head cut off. Had like 4 pages to read so I was up to speed.

I agree with pappy on the truck.


Walker, I have a good one for you, you know how u had the mower problems last week. This week is my turn LOL.

Was working on one of my trucks, it needed new plugs, wires ECT. So we got all but 2 of the 8 plugs out. Yes 2 of the rusted POS plugs broke off in the head, they broke right at the nut, so we tryed to EZ-out them tonight, but was beat. So were going to work on it in the moring. Dose any one else have any Ideas?? We use this truck all the time and can realy afford to have it down very long.,

On a more happy note, got a hell of a deal on a jump pack from Napa today.

Ok later guys.

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Ronnie, I heard the VM, I was in bed though. I will give you a shout later.

Yeah my grandpa is usually right about things that have to do with $$$$$.

About your truck, I had the same issue with my 84 K20 I had. To get them out, I pulled the fender off, inner fender and had to sit on the axle and drill them out. Maybe try a left hand drill bit?? That should get in there and bite it. Give it a few shots of PB Blaster and some heat then do it. Good Luck

[Clapper&Company]

Tom, When you didnt answer I knew you were in bed.

Yea, we got to EZ out thing going on. Going to hit it with PB and let it soak some of it up. And try using the EZ out again. It was late and we gave up on it for the night. We've drilled them out before and had to put a Hele Coil in the hole to peplace the threads. I'll keep you posted on the out come, if we got to pull the heads to do it, I'm not sure what i'm going to do. I cant really afford to have that truck down that long. Might just pull the motor and drop a new 350 from napa in it :)

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Tom, When you didnt answer I knew you were in bed.

Yea, we got to EZ out thing going on. Going to hit it with PB and let it soak some of it up. And try using the EZ out again. It was late and we gave up on it for the night. We've drilled them out before and had to put a Hele Coil in the hole to peplace the threads. I'll keep you posted on the out come, if we got to pull the heads to do it, I'm not sure what i'm going to do. I cant really afford to have that truck down that long. Might just pull the motor and drop a new 350 from napa in it :)

Sounds like fun:dizzy: If you ever get your damn dump going, you could use that:rolleyes: Whats a motor cost from napa?? 2000 or so?? Why dont you just get another truck and just get rid of it? But keep me posted, I know lots of places, etc to get goodies for a 350!!!

On that note, LOL!!

I got another account today. The lady and her husband are both doctors, so they got the $$$ and pay their bills on time, they are an older couple (50's) They want lawn maint, beds put in, plants, retaining walls, patio, and snow plowing. Heck I already have 12 people signed up for snow plowing and it only May!!! So things are on the slow uphill swing. I would like to have 30-40 or so accounts next year. We will see what happens

[JAX76CJ]

Sup fellaz? Long day for me, just got home. Trimmed some hedges on a few of my accounts, got my usual customers taken care of.... All and all, it was a good day. Nothing broke down, weather has been great, I'm working on my LANDSCAPER'S TAN. Sorry to hear about your truck. I'm a 1 crew operation with 2 guys, and I don't know what I'd do if my truck was down (I only have One). As far as dropping a new engine in it.... Ha, way outta my league. Give me a manual though and I guess that I could do it (I wouldn't trust my own work though... Sad, I know). I love to learn how to do new things, but some things I like to leave to the professionals. Well, I hope it all works out. If you are in the Cleveland area, I can help you out if you need a hand with anything, although I can't get free to help out until after 6:00 or 7:00pm. Just let me know. I'm more of a "Jack of all trades... Master of NONE".... Except for cutting grass... Then I must say.... I OWN ;) I hope that this rain that they are talking about on Friday holds off. I need to get some work done this week. Talk to ya later.

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

Hey felas how is everyone we all need it to rain I know that much the yards are like dust except the one with irragation.
We are staying busy thou. Hope you are all doing the same.
JOSH

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Whats up Josh??? Been busy here for sure!!! Yeah, the lawns are gettin kinda crisp:cry: Already had to bump the mower up another notch.

Got a question for ya'll. One of my customers wants like 2-3 tons of gravel down the sides of their drive. Do you just charge gravel installation like mulch or is it different?? There is no prep, just spread and run

[TriPLandscaping]

Thank god for that rain the lawns sure needed it.

Got a question for ya'll. One of my customers wants like 2-3 tons of gravel down the sides of their drive. Do you just charge gravel installation like mulch or is it different?? There is no prep, just spread and run

To that question i would charge from 180 to 250.

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Hey thanks TriP!!!!:waving: I just havent done any gravel yet and didnt know which way to go with the cost. I appreciate it!!!!

Yes the lawns and everything else for that matter needed the rain we got. It still wouldnt hurt to see a lil more.

Hope everyone is enjoying their holiday weekend!!!:drinkup: :drinkup:

[thefed]

gravel is a biatch if you dont have the right equipment. try fillign an 8 yard wheelbarrow with rocks, get out a shovel, and let me know how it goes.... lol


i dont know the right way to do it, but doing it like mulch aint the way 2 go

[Buckeye Lawncare]

SEND SOME RAIN SOUTH OF 70 PLEASE!!!!

I have already had a couple of people call and tell me not to mow tommorrow because their yard is dead.:cry: :cry:

[TriPLandscaping]

I had a customer tell me on thursday[when i cut] to call next time I am going to stop by. I dont know what they meant by this. Theyre lawn was pretty damn big. If they mean not to cut it until it grows theyr nuts!!!!!:dizzy:

[Lawn-kid]

We need some rain here in NW Ohio. We already skipped two lawns due to being brown. Had a few showers come through Friday night but just enough to knock the dust down.

[jpp]

We need the rain here as well. We had a thunderstorm come through about 11 am and dump some rain. But I will take more and take a all day rain to get things greened up. Have a good Memorial day everyone. Not going to cut here on Monday.


JP

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Went to the man store today (home depot) and picked up a few various hand tools like shovels, etc. Other than that, pretty boring day. I think with the gravel, I am just going to have the delivery company tailgate spread it as close as possible, then I will give it a few finishing touches. It will be 100% easier that way for me. Everyone have a good holiday and no work till tuesday!!!:cool2: :clapping: :D

[Clapper&Company]

Tom, we had a good week end. I worked 45 hours between firday at 2p and Monday night till 3a. We were crazy out there. We were even checking fishing lic. down at the lake :). We used Sonja this week end to. It was alsome..

We got the flat bed back on the road, was able to get the plugs out with out taking the heads off. That was a good thing. We got hit with a storm Sunday night, we had some where around 70 MPH winds, trees down all over the place, and snaped power poles off 3-4 ft from the top. It was crazy we had dime size hail, and alot a rain.

There was a boat in Atwood lake that fliped with people in it. Had a sub station blow up. Most of the town was with out power for about 30 hours.

Thats about all thats new with me.

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Holy crap Ronnie!!!!!!!!!!;) :eek: That sounds like a good mess!!!! I didnt think sherriff's department had anything to do with fishing licenses? At least here only the Park Ranger has any say so in that department, but I dunno.

Just work, work, work and more work here for me. My regular customers are wanting more and more done. Now I have 2 installs, 3 retaining walls, 2 lawn installs, 1 dethatch and aereation, some hedge trimming, and possibly a sprinkler system. So my schedule is getting nice and fat!!! Got a few more maintenance customers, all of which signed up for snow plowing too!!! So I think I am doing pretty damn good my first year out into this:weightlifter: It started slow, but it is picking up nicely now. Towards mid or end of summer, I am gonna be getting a few more pieces of equipment. I see a Walker MTGHS 26hp EFI in my future:dancing:

Hey Ronnie, you still lookin to get rid of that salt spreader this year?? Lemme know, I need one. No more falling on my arse this winter:rolleyes:

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

Hey felas it is freaking HOT I can see the steam coming off the lawns. I guess in a good way we can all get caught up on out landscaping and installs. Even though it is still to hot to do that as well. Dam it! Stay cool guys.
JOSH

[Clapper&Company]

Tom, yea it was a big mess. Yea we can check and pinch you for fishing & hunting laws. How ever thats what the ONDR is for, but there was nothing going on so we decided to screw around with them.

Yea, i'l hook u up on the salt shaker, I need a V-box this year.