Ohio Lawn thread

[JAX76CJ]

Heard that stihl has a bed redefiner similar to echo's in testing right now with some companies in Columbus. Expected to go into production for spring.

I just recently saw that Echo (Only reason, is because I don't even bother to look at the "Echo Section" @ my local dealer). I was waiting on some parts and was browsing the store. I just worry about the Power to back it. Echo Blows! I Own ALL Stihl Products...... But have my own concerns about Stihl producing such a product.
1.) Power: I have a FC-95 Edger and it's kind of a PIG. It would have to be an FC -110 or Better to cut in a Bed.
2.) Weight: With that large Head on that Bed Redefiner & Larger Engine. The thing would weigh a ton!
3.) Cost: My Stihl FC-95 was $400+... This thing would be $600-$700 (At Least!).
Maybe if they came out with a Kombi Attachment for less than $300... Then it might make sense. I would actually invest in a KM-130 & the "Redefiner Attatchment" then. Otherwise, I'd rather just buy a "Used" Brown TrenchMaster for under a grand and call it a day.
I am Purchasing another (third) Stihl BR-600 soon. With all the Stihl Gear that I Buy... I wish they would let me Demo out some of their NEW Gear. :laugh: I would give them some good Feedback.... Honest Feedback.

[jpp]

Well, guys most of my customers are going to get billed for 5 cuts this month. I have never remembered billing for 4 cuts let alone 5 in the month of August. But next week, if we don't get any rain this weekend we won't be mowing much. lol

[Travis E]

I would assume they would make it for the kombi and even if they didn't you could buy the shaft and just buy the edger head. I own a brown bededger also but there are times when i really have no room in the truck for it and its overkill on some of the beds i refresh every year.

Had rain this morning but gave me a chance to get billing done. Lawn installs are on track, id say 2/3 done with.

Made the move and ordered my 2nd mower yesterday. I'm feeling pressure to expand so i'm be ready for sping and be nice to run two mowers for leaf cleanups or for the ppl that complain and dont want to pay for bagging leaves.

Still busy busy busy here, hoping to take a 2-3 day weekend but time will tell.

[kc2006]

Got a cut each week on everything, but they're drying out bad again, hard to turn with out ripping them up and making dust when mowing. BLAH. They're calling for 88 tomorrow and 93 friday which is gunna suck too.

[jpp]

Got a cut each week on everything, but they're drying out bad again, hard to turn with out ripping them up and making dust when mowing. BLAH. They're calling for 88 tomorrow and 93 friday which is gunna suck too.

Depending on how much rain we get this weekend. We might not be mowing anything, other than the irrigated lawns, but they have not been watering much either.

[kc2006]

We got a good amount last night and today. Yeehaw
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[jpp]

Just went south of us this morning.

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

Got caught in a heck of a rain storm today. Waited in the truck for a half hour. Weedwacking and mowing with lightning around just doesn't strike me as a good time.
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[jpp]

Tom if a lightning bolt comes down, just go around like it is a tree, or a sign of some kind. :laugh:

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

ITS GETTING CLOSE TO EXPO TIME.
WHOS GOING?

:clapping::dancing::clapping:

[Travis E]

Skipping this year, bought enough so far this year and dont need anymore ways to spend my money.

[Travis E]

My new Boss 9.2 VXT came in on Tuesday, new exmark(same exact as my current one) came in Friday, sold my trailer this afternoon and within 15 minutes I was hooked on to my new one. Busy week of expanding! I'll have to put a picture up sometime, also a lot of you are on my facebook anyways...

[kc2006]

No recession at your house
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[jpp]

Skipping this year, bought enough so far this year and dont need anymore ways to spend my money.

My new Boss 9.2 VXT came in on Tuesday, new exmark(same exact as my current one) came in Friday, sold my trailer this afternoon and within 15 minutes I was hooked on to my new one. Busy week of expanding! I'll have to put a picture up sometime, also a lot of you are on my facebook anyways...

What the heck, did you rob a bank slnce the other post?? lol :) I better check the fbi most wanted list to see if you are there.

[Travis E]

.... double post

[Travis E]

This was all part of my expansion plan that was to take place next year but things rolled ahead of schedule. Everything was ordered when I made that first post. I'm just doing my part to stimulate the economy! I probably am on the most wanted list!

[jpp]

Good for you Travis. Things are going well for you I see.


Well, the rain sure has helped things along down here. I did not cut anything last week, this week everything will be cut. The grass is green and has growth on them. Some were long today but definitely not out of control, especially when the mower is on 4 to 4 and 1/4.

[Travis E]

I'm having a hard time getting everything cut on time since its growing so much!

[jpp]

I'm having a hard time getting everything cut on time since its growing so much!

My yards are at 13 days right now. None of them are out of control. I skipped everything last week. My brother went out Saturday and did half of the Monday route and we finished the rest yesterday and started the Tues. route. Finished that today and did the whole Weds route. So now just the thurs route and 12 other properties that I am covering for someone that went on vacation for the next few weeks.

[kc2006]

Stuffs back to growing good here, the grass is cutting like crap though. It's like it got really course and leaves stringers.

I've been on the hunt for a second truck for like a month now and can't find crap. Im amazed that the markets so rough yet no one wants to move on anything.
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[Mahoney3223]

borrow money from the high rollers on here kurt then buy a new one!

[kc2006]

I should!!!

I think I'm road tripping Monday to get a chevy dump
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[Mahoney3223]

Ballllinggggggggg

[Travis E]

1.9" of rain today, ill need pontoons on the mower tomorrow morning!

[jpp]

Picked up 6 tenths of an inch here. The grass is green as can be and looking good. I noticed a tree in my Mom's front yard is starting to change colors. It is a maple (silver i believe). Some others are already yellow and red along one of my mowing routes.

[Sabina Lawn Care]

I am located near Wilmington, oh. looking to buy some more accounts, possibly more equipment too, if any of you ohio guys know where this type of thing is advertised, please let me know.... I already keep an eye on craigslist... thanks

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

DONT BUY FROM CRAIGSLIST
Bad things happen
If you do make sure you check the equipment out very carefully.
I know this from experience trust me.:dizzy:

[kc2006]

I hate spending money. Bought a v-box today, going to buy a tarp style leaf box tomorrow, and still hunting for a second plow truck.

Making moves

[jpp]

I hate spending money. Bought a v-box today, going to buy a tarp style leaf box tomorrow, and still hunting for a second plow truck.

Making moves

Nice. Post a picture of the leaf box when you get it.. Be interested to see how it looks.

[kc2006]

They're nice, I've wanted to get one for years but the wooden box I have still was good so I wouldn't get off the money. Nice thing with the tarp style is you can get them off the truck in like 10 mins easy. My wood one takes about 30-45 mins with 2 guys. I didn't get to pick it up tonight, going tomorrow. A few people I know have them and they're usually 4 or 5 bows, and the tarp. They're outrageous around here anymore, I checked and all the shops want $1000-1200. This ones a few years old and the guys asking 600.

[jpp]

Sounds like a good deal Kurt.

Well, we had to double cut some lawns today. Can't believe it, it is September 22 and we are double cutting. Better than no cutting like last year. :laugh:

[Travis E]

Its spring again! another 1.4 inches of rain last night and good chances of rain through wednesday. Way too wet to mow today as water is laying around and grounds are just saturated. (basically just under 4' since last monday.) Not worth ripping up yards and loosing customers!

[Travis E]

The more I sit and think about it, the more I want to make it to the expo this year. (Being unable to work due to rain and wet conditions has me itching to get away). Walker.. you going this year? How far is it from the expo to your place? The lady has an appartment just off campus in cinci so I figured I could drive there and stay after the show.

[kc2006]

Brown chicken brown cow.

I might go with a fruit from north canton. mahoney baloney

[jpp]

Got yesterday for about 3 hours and mowed after one inch of rain. Just did all the rental properties. Was able to get out today for a full day. Started raining here about 5 pm lightly and then we had some more rain here a little bit ago. This year is turning out to be a good one.

While out working today, I was offered a part time job with the City that I live in with the parks and rec department. Would be a change of scenery if I would be able to do it. lol

[JAX76CJ]

WTF? I'm so sick of this rain! It hasn't rained since Mon. Night (Currently: It's wed. going on thurs. here)..... Still SOAKED! I've never encountered such a WET year.
Up here on The "Northcoast" (Eastside of C-Town)..... The Folage is still "WAY GREEN" & "WAY WET!"

[JAX76CJ]

.... BTW, It's now Friday going on Sat...... STILL SOAKED!

[JAX76CJ]

I got a Citation in Willoughby Hills on Rt. 91 for "Unsecured Load." While Driving down the road, some Leaves & Grass (Chopped up from the Walker) were blowing out the back of my truck. It was only 1 dump from my walker and I had BOTH Boards on the sides of my truck. I even got out & tarped it up while he ran my plate..... Still got a ticket. I can PAY IT & Waive it but, I might actually burn a day @ Work & go to court. I'd like to see the dash cam. The whole situation didn't bother me until a few hours later. Once I reflected upon the whole ordeal.... He made me feel like a Criminal. "Less Tackleberry... More Mahoney!" Haha!

[ed2hess]

In a nut shell can someone explain to me how this thread got a half a million hits? I know if I read the 1000 pages I would understand but I can't even get one person to look at a central Texas site.

[kc2006]

Us Ohio boys are dedicated.

And on the unsecure load, that's becoming big. I had a statey eyeball me for a couple miles about a month ago, had a bed full of grass but luckily it had been rained on so nothing came out. Since then I've left my mesh tarp on the truck and just pull it back at each job. Takes 10 seconds and it's alot nicer to cruise down the road and not feel like an a$$ for dumping grass and leaves everywhere. (not calling u an a$$, that's just how I used to feel lol).
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[Travis E]

Isn't it naturally decomposable and good for the environment? Go green, spread the grass and leaves down the road to provide free "green" fertilizer for the lawns lol. How's it any different than blowing grass all over the road when you mow? That is one thing I can't stand when people do.

[JAX76CJ]

Isn't it naturally decomposable and good for the environment? Go green, spread the grass and leaves down the road to provide free "green" fertilizer for the lawns lol. How's it any different than blowing grass all over the road when you mow? That is one thing I can't stand when people do.

Trav, my man... I couldn't agree more. That's a Pet Peeve of mine. I hate Grass in the Street. Most of my accounts are residential and have a Curb / Tree lawn / Then Sidewalk. I have to blow the street because we Edge the Curb...... Besides, I use my Walker on about 95% of my tree lawns... Less Mess!
I'M NOT THAT GUY! In my traffic stop, I wasn't Egregiously letting Debris fly. I had Both Boards on my truck and 1 dump... 1 DUMP! (10 Bushel) from my Walker. The Officer pulled me over after I passed through an intersection while doing the posted 40 MPH. One Gust of wind must've created a little "Whirlwind." The kick in the pants is that I was on my way to dump it.
I try to do EVERYTHING "By The Book." Insurance, Bonds / Permits, BWC, Taxes, Etc..... I still can't win. :confused:

[JAX76CJ]

Isn't it naturally decomposable and good for the environment? Go green, spread the grass and leaves down the road to provide free "green" fertilizer for the lawns lol. How's it any different than blowing grass all over the road when you mow? That is one thing I can't stand when people do.

Trav, my man... I couldn't agree more. That's a Pet Peeve of mine. I hate Grass in the Street. Most of my accounts are residential and have a Curb / Tree lawn / Then Sidewalk. I have to blow the street because we Edge the Curb...... Besides, I use my Walker on about 95% of my tree lawns... Less Mess!
I'M NOT THAT GUY! In my traffic stop, I wasn't Egregiously letting Debris fly. I had Both Boards on my truck and 1 dump... 1 DUMP! (10 Bushel) from my Walker. The Officer pulled me over after I passed through an intersection while doing the posted 40 MPH. One Gust of wind must've created a little "Whirlwind." The kick in the pants is that I was on my way to dump it.
I try to do EVERYTHING "By The Book." Insurance, Bonds / Permits, BWC, Taxes, Etc..... I still can't win. :confused:

[JAX76CJ]

Awww, I had a Double Post after the Spell Check.

[Travis E]

Well after your post the other day, i've decided to build a leaf box set up for my truck bed to keep my leaves and grass in place. Will only run it in the fall tho. Will wait for the next rainy day to build it.

[kc2006]

I love that they'll nail our genitals to the wall for a few pieces of grass but the pos farmers near me can cut me off and fling big clods of dirt on my truck. But as a state highway officer said "he has the orange triangle so he's exempt from roadway laws". BS.
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[CLARK LAWN]

i have cop on my street that blows all his grass, leaves and even snow right out into the road and leaves it. BS thing is he gave me a warning a couple years ago for plowing across the street from my drive to the vacant house across the streets front lawn(only did because i had piles that were 4-5 feet high on both sides of my drive)

[JAX76CJ]

I love that they'll nail our genitals to the wall for a few pieces of grass but the pos farmers near me can cut me off and fling big clods of dirt on my truck. But as a state highway officer said "he has the orange triangle so he's exempt from roadway laws". BS.
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My Mower is a "Slow Moving" Vehicle.... Maybe we should put Orange Triangles on our Mowers & "Blast the grass into the street. :nono:

.... More Jonsey & Less LT. Harris!

[JAX76CJ]

Good News tho!!!! I dumped my first loads of leaves "Curbside" Today. Yay!

[JAX76CJ]

In a nut shell can someone explain to me how this thread got a half a million hits? I know if I read the 1000 pages I would understand but I can't even get one person to look at a central Texas site.

We're pretty Spread out on this thread. It is a General "Ohio" thread. Some of these posters are 600 Mi from each other. We get together on occasion... etc. Not to mention that the "Core Group" was here before "Social Media." I don't Post often, but usually check the thread at least once a week.

[jpp]

Good News tho!!!! I dumped my first loads of leaves "Curbside" Today. Yay!


I was totally unprepared for today. For the most part the day went well, then I hit two lawns that were covered in leaves. Well, let's see, no rakes, no tarps and no baggers. oops. Just blew everything down to the street and chopped up the straglers. On Sunday not one leave was down off the trees. Now for tommorrow I have plenty of leaf work to do and I knew that Sunday as I was out looking over properties. Needless to say the bagger is on the rider tonight, the rakes are warming up to be used and it should be a fun day. lol

[kc2006]

I'm putting the leaf box and loader on tomorrow.

So today's fun. There's a renter at a bunch of duplexes I do, a few weeks back he came out and started mfing a guy I had helping, complaining that we won't clean up after him. Dude has a 100' hose and leaves it everywhere each week, and stuff from his patio laying everywhere. So the guy picks the hose up, throws it in the yard and starts screaming "pick my mfing hose up b****". funny part is, guy is like 120lbs and looks like kid rock, and my buddy that was helping is a fairly built guy. So now every week he has this damn hose spread everywhere all the way to his front yard. Today I was cranky so I coil his hose up on his patio...and then turn the mower and chopped it up! Lmao. Talk about stress relief. It's worth the 30 bucks for a new hose. And best of all, the property company said they're giving him a notice to start keeping his stuff on his patio lol.
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[jpp]

The wind down here really blows. No pun inteneded. Still need to put the box on the truck. Put two tarp loads in the truck today to run to the dump. Not enough time in the day to get anything done besides cutting and that is it. Thanfully I have not reallly needed the loader yet. But later this week I sure as hell will.

[Travis E]

The wind does blow.. but 3 days of rain coming our way. Gotta plan everything out to be able to take off for the expo next week.

[jpp]

At this rate, if we get the rain they are calling for this week will be a complete dud for work outside. Maybe I can get the box on when it is raining. I sure as heck won't be doing leaves in the rain.

[yard_smart]

Man this week is killing us. Monday they were only calling for rain on tuesday and it has been everyting but that.

[Puddle of Oil]

LOL, its like spring all over again, it sucks!

[Travis E]

Is anyone going to the expo in Louisville this week? I'm going down for Friday. I have two hours to kill after the show ends so was wondering if anyone would want to meet up somewhere to eat and bull ****.

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

Travis,
We are going on Friday as well. I will catch you down there. You still have my cell number? I am bring two of my guys.

[Travis E]

Got it Josh.

If anyone else is going to be down there, send me a text. My number is 419-235-3708. I'll be there all day Friday, have no hurry to head home afterwards either incase anyone wants to grab food afterwards.

[jpp]

Winding down on another year of service here. How was everyones year?? Was not to bad here overall.

[integrityman]

I have some Norway spruces (6') and Nigra Arborvitae (7-8') B&B.....looking to get rid of ......Any interest in L/S land???

[Travis E]

How can we compete?? http://limaohio.craigslist.org/fgs/2692038868.html

[tjjn06]

I don't really thing we have to worry, he won't be around for long.

[Gatewayuser]

lol don't worry, good customers won't call someone like that, they're doing you a favor by existing.

[Mahoney3223]

Finally all done with leaves for the year!!!!!!!!! Hallelujah! First year I can remember I actually got everyone 100% before it snowed.

[DRM Ventures]

I have some Norway spruces (6') and Nigra Arborvitae (7-8') B&B.....looking to get rid of ......Any interest in L/S land???
Where are u located
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[DRM Ventures]

The rain.......is ridiculous........one more curbsie pick up tomorrow....then I can hopefully convert the truck to snow duty
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[CLARK LAWN]

I can finish up if we get some dry weather. Got 5 yards left to do but they all mud right nown
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[wurkn with amish]

rain rain go away, I have christmas lights to get done today! and tomorrow, and the next day, and the next........

[OneLineAtATime]

Phone is staring to ring, est. are comin in. Ready to be done with this crappy winter

[OUTLANDER]

has not been a bad winter, but i am so done with it too......and i am about to get out this month and start pushing for more work, being in my 3rd season now i need to grow

[OneLineAtATime]

has not been a bad winter, but i am so done with it too......and i am about to get out this month and start pushing for more work, being in my 3rd season now i need to grow

Haven't plowed anything... Killing my moneys going into spring

[OUTLANDER]

anyone from Solon area, or work in Solon?.....reason im asking is i have a few lawns in Solon, and it is pretty high end. Much more high end than Canton area i know. Was wondering what is the going rate you guys are getting for mowing alittle less than 1 acre in Solon (high end residents)which is most of Solon i guess.LOL............i have an idea, but rates have got to be alittle more competitive there i imagine. Any help would really be appreciated:drinkup:

[KGR landscapeing]

anyone from Solon area, or work in Solon?.....reason im asking is i have a few lawns in Solon, and it is pretty high end. Much more high end than Canton area i know. Was wondering what is the going rate you guys are getting for mowing alittle less than 1 acre in Solon (high end residents)which is most of Solon i guess.LOL............i have an idea, but rates have got to be alittle more competitive there i imagine. Any help would really be appreciated:drinkup:

Yup I am from solon. Basically it depends what area of solon. But the basics still. 35bucks is min per cut. Obviously if your driving from canton i would consider if that would pay the bills. And if there truely highend Then your best bet would be to sell them on full matainance contracts so you can get all the bed work and stuff added in there too. But most places anywhere from 30-60 vary rarely is there a house here with more then 2 acres

[OUTLANDER]

Yup I am from solon. Basically it depends what area of solon. But the basics still. 35bucks is min per cut. Obviously if your driving from canton i would consider if that would pay the bills. And if there truely highend Then your best bet would be to sell them on full matainance contracts so you can get all the bed work and stuff added in there too. But most places anywhere from 30-60 vary rarely is there a house here with more then 2 acres

Thanks man, i really appreciate it. I am working on that also, exactly what you said the full contract. Still have to kinda make some ends meet on the contract estimate with all the travel..but im trying:drinkup:

[KGR landscapeing]

Thanks man, i really appreciate it. I am working on that also, exactly what you said the full contract. Still have to kinda make some ends meet on the contract estimate with all the travel..but im trying:drinkup:

And also if ur adding snow in there too remember that we get alot more snow. average aleast 100 inches a year

[OUTLANDER]

Well pocket is hurting some from this winter, but i've lived here long enough to know i'm OK with how this winter has been, and OK with it almost being over...........I am really ready for spring and summer:cool2: and the work to start this year.This is going to be my year man i am pumped, and cant wait!!........hope everyone has a great year also:waving:...........I know hardscaping pretty well, but i'm going to check into any seminars in the area to see if anything new is going on. Anybody know of any seminars off hand? (in Ohio i mean. I'm not wanting to traveling much to go to these..hahahaha)

[OneLineAtATime]

I just went to the Techo-Bloc Showcase here in Columbus. It's worth going and checking out. They have a sweet product, I'm in to stamped concrete but love there paver and wall system. Our huge Home & Garden show is at the end of the month. I had a booth last year but they jerked me around on price this year, and no snow moneys.



Keep the Ohio Thread Going

[kc2006]

This winter sucks, just like this business. lol

I'm not looking forward to mowing this year, I'm pushing to get enough work to have a crew mow and I can do landscape work just a couple days a week and focus on other stuff.

[Mahoney3223]

This winter sucks, just like this business. lol

I'm not looking forward to mowing this year, I'm pushing to get enough work to have a crew mow and I can do landscape work just a couple days a week and focus on other stuff.

baller, shot caller 20 inch rims on the impaller

[Greyst1]

baller, shot caller 20 inch rims on the impaller

Chit, i hit up canton in my gold 22's.....Thinking about putting them on my Ferris!

[kc2006]

Adam, we're looking at bmw's, caddys, and benz's now! F saabs
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[mikeylikesit5805]

So guys, the big question, when do you think we will start mowing this year?

[OUTLANDER]

2nd week of April:cool2:

[kc2006]

Everyone I know is talking about going out and starting cleanups on March 1st. Too early for me, I'll wait till late March for clean ups, unless the temps really get high in the next couple weeks.

[Puddle of Oil]

60s on Wednesday!

[OUTLANDER]

its back!!! about an inch in my back yard. If you got it you better get a good look at it, i think this might be it for this winter (for all you folks that claim to like this stuff:dizzy:)......pretty sure i will be getting started with clean ups and liming in the next 2 weeks,or middle of March..........mowing at least late April, if not mid April

[OUTLANDER]

hope there isnt anybody out there getting all excited (like we,ve never seen winter or something..Hahaha) trying to cash in on there customers with this little snow. I did see a few companies out in this area, but just the ones that something like that is expected of:laugh:.............by the way, alot of used equipment listed for sale on CL around the area. Beware of some of this stuff. It is priced pretty cheap for what it is, but i can tell you this stuff is used and ABUSED pretty badly by some people with no clue:dizzy: (no names, just be cautious with this):nono:

[Mahoney3223]

hope there isnt anybody out there getting all excited (like we,ve never seen winter or something..Hahaha) trying to cash in on there customers with this little snow. I did see a few companies out in this area, but just the ones that something like that is expected of:laugh:.............by the way, alot of used equipment listed for sale on CL around the area. Beware of some of this stuff. It is priced pretty cheap for what it is, but i can tell you this stuff is used and ABUSED pretty badly by some people with no clue:dizzy: (no names, just be cautious with this):nono:

I know exactly what your talking about. I buy used off dealers only with a warranty or new. Not off backyard equipment dealers with motors packed with honey.

[Mahoney3223]

I plan on starting clean ups in late March mowing by First week/2nd of April at the latest. Every year I've been in business we mow the latest April 15-20. Some years like in 2010 it was April 1st. Back in 07 I mowed last week of March. Get those early mows in to make up for the inevitable brown out in July

[jpp]

I see yet another change has been done in the last couple of weeks here. Not sure if I like the new setup, but I guess it would be easier to go to the central thread and find us there.


Letters are going out this week to all customers with pricing and telling them spring cleanups will be going in the next couple of weeks. Got to move a skid of calcium out of the way to get the mowers out to do oil changes and change blades.

Hope the green season is better then the white season. :)

[hannalie]

Thought you fellas from the Ytown area would enjoy this from craigslist. Just says a lot about the area.

I have 16x8 foot inclosed trailer 20 HP 0 tern torro with track vac 7000 0 tern 1500 track vac rakes walk behind. Bran new weed whacker. And 02 f150 4x4 130k miles. Grate work truck or every day ride Lil rust around to bottom of truck ..every thing else is like new.have pic of Truck but if your for real call or text if you want to see don't feel like answering 1 million? Come look, if you want. have money and I have all papers tern over to you dun deel no.trades. cash. And not desperate not a sales man just moving & don't have room for all my stuff 330-518-0247 25 k for it all obo no low ballers

[kc2006]

Lmao is that michaels?
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[hannalie]

Nah 25k is way too high for that company.
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[yard_smart]

We have a clean up scheduled for Thursday and a house wash scheduled for next Monday. Home show is this weekend so I'm sure we will pull a few jobs off of that with an expected attendance of 30K+ . . . . . With the addition on the Frisch's and Golden Corrals on top of the other commercials we already have and the apartment communities I sold this winter. We will start clean ups 2nd week of March. Weather pending - Start mowing last/first week of march/april....

[kc2006]

Frish's are awesome, I wish we had one around here
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[yard_smart]

they are even better when they are paying you instead of them paying you. lol

[OneLineAtATime]

Been running estimates all day.... Bring on the sunshine

Anybody want to buy some salt.... LOL :cry:

[GrasshoppersLLC]

Looking forward to starting some clean ups in the next cpl weeks.... I hope we can all get an early start on the mowing this year... Last year was terrible with all the rain!! Good luck everyone

[underESTIMATED]

I see yet another change has been done in the last couple of weeks here. Not sure if I like the new setup, but I guess it would be easier to go to the central thread and find us there.


Letters are going out this week to all customers with pricing and telling them spring cleanups will be going in the next couple of weeks. Got to move a skid of calcium out of the way to get the mowers out to do oil changes and change blades.

Hope the green season is better then the white season. :)
http://ohioesg.com

Great place to never lose discussion with other Ohioans. Just waiting on members. :clapping:

[KGR landscapeing]

Hey if anybody is looking for a 6x12 enclosed trailer mines for sale. Us cargo eline with a ramp door single axle. 1200obo... Also have a 48 inch redhawk hydro walkbehind with sulky and bagger 18hp kohler command pro. 2300 obo.. If your not looking but u know somebody mention it to them thanks. Both are mechanically sound but in used condition. Never got healthy enought to really use them.

[mikeylikesit5805]

Kgr very interested in the trailer.. can you send me some pics. Or pm me your email.
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[KGR landscapeing]

Kgr very interested in the trailer.. can you send me some pics. Or pm me your email.
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pm sent Thanks

[mikeylikesit5805]

Email sent you way. talk to you soon .

[KGR landscapeing]

Trailer is sold. mower still available.

Mike nice meeting you.

[johnboy54]

I fired up everything today ....I have spring fever....Let's mow some grass... !!

Is your 21 foot trailer for sale

[johnboy54]

I am ready too..... Get to try out the new Cub Cadet o turn!!!! While I was in here does anyone know where I can get pulley for my Briggs & Stratton engine it has A 1in shaft... Let me know...

[born2farm]

Hope everyone has a great Green Season. As some of you from Plowsite who know me, my company is snow only. Looks like we might be dabbling back into the green side to keep some big customers happy and help me secure employees for the year. Nothing happening this year, but Spring of 2013 is when we should be back at it. Im sure ill be on here picking some brains soon.

Guess I never should have got out of this side three years ago:(

[Travis E]

Brock, I remember you saying 40 ft wide equipment is better than 40 inch wide equipment a few years back!

[born2farm]

Brock, I remember you saying 40 ft wide equipment is better than 40 inch wide equipment a few years back!

It still is....LOL....im not leaving farming. Just using this as a part time job for me and keeping employees full time.:hammerhead:

[hannalie]

Any of you guys go to school for horticulture or other type of agricultural sciences. The reason that I am asking is that I am currently enrolled in a horticulture program and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions as to a specific class to take or not to take. Some classes I do not have a choice but there are a lot of electives to choose from that might be interesting.

[kc2006]

So I looked into a company for sale here, guy was running 3 crews of 2, couldn't tell me how much revenue per week they did, or how many man hrs on average it took to do it, no mileage numbers on the trucks to see how far the accounts are, all he knew was he did 33k in sales last year with 5 guys and himself.

Holy crap! And he's been a business for almost 10 years!! How do you even do that???
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[Puddle of Oil]

was it these guys? http://youngstown.craigslist.org/bfs/2870704671.html

[kc2006]

No but I talked to that guy years ago, he wanted 90k for that truck and 10 year old z plus accounts that made somewhere around 20k a year.

People crack me up
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[Puddle of Oil]

I don't see how you can have 6 guys and only make 33k a year. :dizzy::dizzy:

And wow 90k for that.:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

It's funny but very sad at the same time.

[kc2006]

Thats our industry.
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[eco.lawns]

Too many guys like that running around for sure. Is it just physically impossible for those guys to act and look professional?

[kc2006]

They're lawn jockeys that live low standards of lives. That is professional to them.
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[OUTLANDER]

you guys might be partially right about this, but failing to see some of the good....i mean at least they're doing something, rather than most of our fellow americans just wasting away. Whether a person is right for this industry or not i dont know, but quality equipment to start with isn't what makes you a professional

[kc2006]

So are they better or worse than the usual slack ass American because you know damn well they're collecting gov assistance while screwing the rest of us by working for 15 bucks an hour?
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[OUTLANDER]

So are they better or worse than the usual slack ass American because you know damn well they're collecting gov assistance while screwing the rest of us by working for 15 bucks an hour?
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well im just not quick to pass judgement on someone doing anything for themselves..(although i did say you guys might be partially right about some of this). I personally understand that some of us professionals out here were not as fortunate as some others in the business. However not stopping us from being professional, and work hard for what equipment we have, and constantly striving to get better

[kc2006]

Im very judgemental, but usually right so I don't know if that makes me judgemental or not?

Not being a d/ck, it just amazes me how far this industry has gone down, plus I have to look out the window and see enviroscabs every morning so that dampens my day. There's the king of lowballing
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[OUTLANDER]

Im very judgemental, but usually right so I don't know if that makes me judgemental or not?

Not being a d/ck, it just amazes me how far this industry has gone down, plus I have to look out the window and see enviroscabs every morning so that dampens my day. There's the king of lowballing
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yea well there is prime example of what i was talking about too...a full blown business handed down on a platter...("make it work johnny") its alright im still not threatened. I see these guys working all the time as the big dogs, doing half azz work.....i will be getting alot in the future when everything comes to light...i may be a small operation, but dont have to lowball. My work speaks for itself:dancing:.................................it just occured to me, we may be talking about different enviro------, but anyway seems the the big dogs these days are the lowballers. Im ok with not having anything handed to me, and working for everything i have (not much overhead either), so i can grow if i want to. How many can say that.:cool2: This industry is getting too damn ridiculous towards each other in the business:usflag: and customers are going to start seeing that through much more than just the little guy charging too little, trust me!!

[kc2006]

I'm talking about enviroscabs from canton, they have a Youngstown yard and it's next to my house blah.

Im same as you, started out with my own cash and grow into everything. It's just frustrating doing good work and trying to get a good price, the market is slim for that. Especially with the economy how it is, everyone wants cheap.
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[wurkn with amish]

how do you know they are underbidding? They know their numbers so well they ahve it down to a science. Now don't get me wrong, the owner is a cocky sob.

[kc2006]

People are throwing their bids out up here because they're so cheap. I mean it's great to be efficient but why bid at $20 an hr when work is going for $40-60? Read the article in lawn and landscape, he argues you have to bid at 19 an hr to win bids.

One bid I saw that was thrown out, a large condo I bid at 760, a friend won at 700, he bid at 240!! He started a pissing match with one of the larger local companies and managed to beat down the snow price at a lowes to 125 a push! It's almost 6 acres! I get 300 for a 3.5 acre lot.

Underbidding or efficient?
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[CLARK LAWN]

Kurt get it right he gets $115 for Lowes.
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[Mahoney3223]

you read that article kurt!! told you!

[JAX76CJ]

Hey Guys. I just wanted to drop by and say Hi. I'm just getting ready for the upcoming season. Is anyone out doing cleanups yet? I'm waiting till next week, because the ground is still pretty frozen.... Like Tundra out there. I see everyone is complaining about lowballers. Good to see some things never change. :usflag:

[jpp]

Hey Guys. I just wanted to drop by and say Hi. I'm just getting ready for the upcoming season. Is anyone out doing cleanups yet? I'm waiting till next week, because the ground is still pretty frozen.... Like Tundra out there. I see everyone is complaining about lowballers. Good to see some things never change. :usflag:

I am heading out this week to start them. I have a feeling we will be cutting here by the end of the month if not by the end of next week the week of the 19th. Right now I am thinking the Monday the 19st we should be cutting. :waving: Suppose to get rain on Monday then not until Friday into the weekend.

[JAX76CJ]

Yeah, I'm shooting for the week of the 19th as well. Just for cleanups though. My Contracts don't technically start until the week of the 2nd.

[jpp]

I think it will be interesting to say the least after this week. I am seeing high 60's low 70's this week. With rain on Monday that will kick start these yards.

[jpp]

So gas prices are going to be high this year. I got lucky today and got to a station before they raised it up. I paid 3.49/gallon. It has since gone up to 3.88/gallon there. Crazy as hell. Everyone else has been at 3.89 all weekend. :dizzy:

[joshua]

shooting for the 20th to start cleanups. will be doing some mulch, topsoil, and other minor lanscape work to ease into the new season

[TriCityLawnCareLLC]

Gentlemen, can anyone point me in the right direction for a bulk mulch distributor (wholesale) somewhere near Richland county Ohio? Thanks

[jpp]

Well, I will be cutting next week here in Columbus. Just not going to wait until the last week of March on the some of the yards. I don't ever think I have started mowing this early in the year. Hope everyone has a great season.

[jpp]

Sure am glad we started mowing this week. I have double cut a couple of them. :dizzy: So, either you all are still out mowing or you at a bar watching the buckeyes game. Where the heck have you all been. No posts in a week????

[mikeylikesit5805]

So nice out we all been working
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[cwby_ram]

That's what I've been up to. Some stuff is really growing. And here I had grand schemes of getting all the mulching in before we started mowing.
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[jpp]

So nice out we all been working
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I heard that. But you can still post at night. :)

[jpp]

That's what I've been up to. Some stuff is really growing. And here I had grand schemes of getting all the mulching in before we started mowing.
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I was hoping to have some mulching done this week too. But the mowing had to be done. No ifs and buts about it. I did not see many guys out this week. But they will have some issues next week with long grass. I have never, never started mowing this early in the season.

Makes up for no snow this winter. :laugh:

[cwby_ram]

I was hoping to have some mulching done this week too. But the mowing had to be done. No ifs and buts about it. I did not see many guys out this week. But they will have some issues next week with long grass. I have never, never started mowing this early in the season.

Makes up for no snow this winter. :laugh:

I haven't either. I finally got my new Velocity deck fitted to my old Scag. Man, am I glad I did. No double-cutting for me! :dancing:

[jpp]

I haven't either. I finally got my new Velocity deck fitted to my old Scag. Man, am I glad I did. No double-cutting for me! :dancing:

I can't believe I had to double cut a couple already. lol

[cwby_ram]

I can't believe I had to double cut a couple already. lol

I'm curious to see what this year brings. I saw a tick Wednesday, and my brother-in-law just told me he saw a June bug last night. After last years rains, this winter's lack of snow, and the early summer, I dunno what to expect.

[jpp]

I'm curious to see what this year brings. I saw a tick Wednesday, and my brother-in-law just told me he saw a June bug last night. After last years rains, this winter's lack of snow, and the early summer, I dunno what to expect.

Well, believe it or not. We have cooler weather heading our way. Also from what is being seen for April, that should be a cool month as of right now. I know, I know we were also suppose to have a snowy winter too. :laugh:

[cwby_ram]

Well, believe it or not. We have cooler weather heading our way. Also from what is being seen for April, that should be a cool month as of right now. I know, I know we were also suppose to have a snowy winter too. :laugh:

I'm with ya. I saw that it was gonna cool down coming up. If we could just get a happy medium between last year and the year before... I had one property that I had to double-cut almost every week last year. Even in August.

[jpp]

I'm with ya. I saw that it was gonna cool down coming up. If we could just get a happy medium between last year and the year before... I had one property that I had to double-cut almost every week last year. Even in August.



Where do you get your mulch from?? I have been using Ohio Mulch, but not happy with them. Have you used Mr. Mulch? If so how did you like them???

Thanks,

JP

[cwby_ram]

Where do you get your mulch from?? I have been using Ohio Mulch, but not happy with them. Have you used Mr. Mulch? If so how did you like them???

Thanks,

JP

I haven't used them. I get almost all my mulch from Mulch 1st, up here in Sunbury. He's a local landscaper who opened up a retail side a little while back. Now he's making his own mulch. I've used Kurtz Brothers too a couple times, and Ohio Mulch a few times, but I've done a lot of business with Mulch 1st, so I use him most frequently. A little out of the way for you, but the service is excellent, and the prices are usually pretty close.

[jpp]

I haven't used them. I get almost all my mulch from Mulch 1st, up here in Sunbury. He's a local landscaper who opened up a retail side a little while back. Now he's making his own mulch. I've used Kurtz Brothers too a couple times, and Ohio Mulch a few times, but I've done a lot of business with Mulch 1st, so I use him most frequently. A little out of the way for you, but the service is excellent, and the prices are usually pretty close.

Thanks. Yep a little bit of a drive. I will check out Kurtz brothers too.Forgot about them.


Thanks.

[cwby_ram]

Thanks. Yep a little bit of a drive. I will check out Kurtz brothers too.Forgot about them.


Thanks.

My father-in-law is an excavator, he's uses them all the time for materials. Seems like they've always been pretty good with service.

[JABBERS]

hey guys

Anyone know of any good gravely dealers in the akron area?

[JAX76CJ]

hey guys

Anyone know of any good gravely dealers in the akron area?

Is that an Oxymoron? Good + Gravely.... Just Kidding. I can only reccommend a few Cleveland (Eastside) Shops. You're looking at Long Turnaround this time of year, especially a "Reputible Repair Facility."

[JABBERS]

I'm looking for a good dealer to buy a
mower at. I have a dealer picked out just not sure they are on the level. You can pm me if anyone knows of anything. Thanks

[JAX76CJ]

Thanks. Yep a little bit of a drive. I will check out Kurtz brothers too.Forgot about them.


Thanks.

Note: I Am on the N.E. side of Cleveland am located smack dab in the middle of 3 Quality Suppliers.

I use Kurtz Bros. / Landscapers Wholsale for colored Mulch. I think they use "Amerimulch" (Dyed & ground up pallets). Good quality and nearby. Prices are O.K. I purchase other Materials from them as well, such as "Black Diamond Edging", stakes, UniLok, etc. First Class Operation (at least here ;)).

For plain old "Double Processed Bark Mulch" I use a Local supplier. This makes up %90 of my usual jobs. Prices are great and I dump all my grass there too, so it's nice to pick up a load of Mulch at the end of the day after I dump yard waste.... Then I'm ready to go in the morning.

I haven't had the best experience with Ohio Mulch, That's ME Personally. In their defense though, they had just aquired the facility here in Wickliffe.... Their Operation was just getting straightened out from their previous Property Operator. I puncured a 3 tires (2 Trailer and 1 of my duellies my dump) on 2 seperate occations. Plus they charged alot to dump grass, sticks, & basic cleanup debris, & didn't want leaves mixed w/ grass, etc. I am not knocking them.... It was just my experience early on, & there are just too many other places that I can Dump and pick up Product Cheaper.

I know that you guys are down in C-Bus, but we have a few Companies in common up here too. Just thought I'd throw in my "two-Cents" about my experiences with them.

[JAX76CJ]

I'm looking for a good dealer to buy a
mower at. I have a dealer picked out just not sure they are on the level. You can pm me if anyone knows of anything. Thanks

Sorry, I thought you were looking for an "Authorized Gravley Repair." Usually when I hear of someone looking for a Gravley Dealer..... Or ANY Dealer for that matter, I just assummed you were searching for a "Fix" for an existing Mower.

[JAX76CJ]

I see that You've got your heart set on a Gravley in Perticular.

[JABBERS]

Well im looking into one haven't decided to buy yet. That new pro turn 472, but i dont know about the deck or the motor that would come on it. They have a fleet program which would same me 20% and 48 months no interest. Not to happy with exmark in general, their mowers are ok.

[JABBERS]

Hello

Does anyone know where I can get some organic premergence fertilizer in the akron area. Thanks

[underESTIMATED]

Hello

Does anyone know where I can get some organic premergence fertilizer in the akron area. Thanks

BesTurf in Uniontown.

Its on Mogadore Ave.

Take a lunch, Rosanne is a wealth of knowledge.


*edit - talk to Jim @ beltz about a snapper s200. 61/32bb.

He has two left and making one hell of a deal.

Tell him dave @ city mowing sent ya. He will take care of you.
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[mikeylikesit5805]

I might stay away feom that 32briggs. Friend of mine has had nothing but problems with his. Beltz is good tho.
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[Orrdc]

I am looking for someone in the cincy area to refer customers to that are not in my service area in exchange for the same coming my way. Send me a pm

[jpp]

Well, I have not been on here since March 24. Been crazy busy here. Looks like all of you have been too, since the last time this thread had a post in it was April 15.

Been cutting like a mad man, mulching like a fool and have a another mulch job to do next week. Plus the hedge trimming is starting to ramp up now too. payup

[cwby_ram]

Well, I have not been on here since March 24. Been crazy busy here. Looks like all of you have been too, since the last time this thread had a post in it was April 15.

Been cutting like a mad man, mulching like a fool and have a another mulch job to do next week. Plus the hedge trimming is starting to ramp up now too. payup

You said it, JP! Same story here. That and dealing with spring bugs in the one mower. At least there's some cash flow again.
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[jpp]

You said it, JP! Same story here. That and dealing with spring bugs in the one mower. At least there's some cash flow again.
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Cash flow is always nice. Last week was just insane on the amount of growth on these freaking yards around here. This week should be a little cooler so I hope it slows the growth down.

[jpp]

Ok, I need some recommedations for power washing companies here in Columbus. My neighbor needs to get her Mom's house done. She want a couple of estimates. Any help would be appreciated.

Posting on Plowsite too. :P


Thanks,

JP

[cwby_ram]

Cash flow is always nice. Last week was just insane on the amount of growth on these freaking yards around here. This week should be a little cooler so I hope it slows the growth down.

Yeah, that was some crazy growth. Some slow down would be good. 80's are a little too warm for early May if you ask me. Can't help you with the powerwashing thing, I can't think of anyone.
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[SSmith]

I do powerwashing. but I'm in Cincy. We'll she pay for my gas and let me stay the night at her place? I'm a nice guy! I swear!

The grass has been growing ridiculously fast here. I had to cut one clients backyard 7 times because I made the mistake of trying to cut it when it was too wet. Rookie mistake? No. I've been doing this for almost a decade. Been double cutting a bunch too....Can't wait til July when I'm moaning that it's not growing at all.

Oh, and for the love of god....please let it snow this coming winter. I like to eat.

[Orrdc]

I do powerwashing. but I'm in Cincy. We'll she pay for my gas and let me stay the night at her place? I'm a nice guy! I swear!

The grass has been growing ridiculously fast here. I had to cut one clients backyard 7 times because I made the mistake of trying to cut it when it was too wet. Rookie mistake? No. I've been doing this for almost a decade. Been double cutting a bunch too....Can't wait til July when I'm moaning that it's not growing at all.

Oh, and for the love of god....please let it snow this coming winter. I like to eat.

Yea and I like snow days! First year ever without a day off or even a delay!

[jpp]

Yeah, that was some crazy growth. Some slow down would be good. 80's are a little too warm for early May if you ask me. Can't help you with the powerwashing thing, I can't think of anyone.
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thanks anyway. Today's route was not to bad. Only double cut a couple.

[jpp]

I do powerwashing. but I'm in Cincy. We'll she pay for my gas and let me stay the night at her place? I'm a nice guy! I swear!

The grass has been growing ridiculously fast here. I had to cut one clients backyard 7 times because I made the mistake of trying to cut it when it was too wet. Rookie mistake? No. I've been doing this for almost a decade. Been double cutting a bunch too....Can't wait til July when I'm moaning that it's not growing at all.

Oh, and for the love of god....please let it snow this coming winter. I like to eat.

Not sure if she would go for that. :nono: Thanks:waving:

[jpp]

Well, today was interesting. Lawnmower 1 snake 0. :) Shindaiwa trimmer 1 Baby rabbit 0:cry: What the hell will happen tomorrow, a pet hamster. :laugh:

[Orrdc]

I had a terrible day, it was just dry enough to cut, but just wet enough to be annoying and cause tire marks, sliding and enough grass to need to double cut. Yep today sucked

[Mahoney3223]

anybody from wooster area on here?

[jpp]

We look to be going into a small drought boys. Raise those decks up. AFter this week, I might be going to every 10 days. Things are starting to dry up where other companies are cutting them short. I have had my deck on 4 for the past couple of weeks. I did notice one starting to get some brown. Absolutely no shade on it.

Got hedge trimming to get done so a small break in the mowing won't be to bad. That is until my arms get tired. :laugh:

[kc2006]

It's been dry here all year. We had one week where it grew like mad a couple weeks ago and now it's into that dry thinner stage like it usually hits in mid June. I'm at 4" too, this week will be a fast one with how dry it is.
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[kc2006]

I like these trugreen commercials where they say they'll create a custom plan for your lawn. Yea it's custom, everyone gets 49-0-0. Lol. Their lawns have been nasty this year, tons of weeds, browning real bad all year.
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