Jersey Guys

[blk90s13]

Can some one lead me to where I can print out product safety info and forms to leave pest customers ? I am so lost I cant find it any where ! I looked on the DEP site with no luck so far


yes I am pest license and this would be my first job all I am missing is the product sheet you leave with the customers prior to spraying.

thanks fellow jersey scapers

[shade tree landscaping]

BLK are you referring to the MSDS sheet with the codes and such, or a label for a specific product? shoot me a PM or email via my website and I can email you a copy

[blk90s13]

I sent you a pm, thanks so much for your help

[TimNNJ]

anyone in Toms River doing aerating..dethatching and seeding..guy left me a msg looking to have it done..let me know

[blk90s13]

anyone in Toms River doing aerating..dethatching and seeding..guy left me a msg looking to have it done..let me know


I sent you a pm about this

[SimonCX]

Anyone else sick of this rain, seems like every other day it's raining and the next 5 days don't look any better.

[Ramairfreak98ss]

Anyone else sick of this rain, seems like every other day it's raining and the next 5 days don't look any better.

I just gave over 50% of our lawn accounts to another company, a friend of mine that mainly does lawn mowing. Im sick of the constant calls in the last two months alone about..

1. lumps in grass
2. Your not bagging my grass.. hello Ahole, we've never bagged your grass!
3. You left marks on my sidewalks..
4. You left marks on my driveway, pavers etc...
5. Tearing up the lawn... obvious gripe.. its so wet, all the zero turns are tearing at least a little.
6. you left ruts in my lawn... "real ruts". well sometimes the lawns are so wet, you feel obvious indents where the wheels drove, even our walkbehinds.
7. You left grass all over my white vinyl fence... even after the crew shoots away from the fences "or other areas" 2 -3 passes, one heavy chunk of grass can shoot 20+ feet and hits the fence.. sorry cant help that.
8. Why arnt you mulching the grass anymore? sure let me make matters worse
9. Why hasnt my grass been cut yet? "bi weekly accounts", maam... you get cut this thursday, 2 more days, you have to wait, your lawn gets cut every othere thursday as normal, we'd be glad to switch you to weekly if you'd like... is that more", yes it is, you pay each week... oh ok, no thanks.
10. You said my grass would be cut tomorrow... no i said thursday and today is wednesday, do you want it cut weekly? .... no lol
11. My grass was cut last friday "its wednesday" and it looks horrible, maybe your guys arnt cutting it short enough, can it be cut today... i have a party tomorrow... sorry we dont cut your town on wednesdays
12. "late payers", with all this rain its hard to tell if your guys were here or not in the last month!---- luckily its over the phone, or id kill someone :(
13. Why arnt you weeding the mulch beds? we dont weed the mulch beds sir, we never have and its not part of your lawn mowing contract.. its an extra fee. This same guy nearly cancelled b/c then he said our services wernt a good deal "for lawn mowing" and we should include it!
14. BAGGED LAWNS, few in between here... one guy says he wants it cut at 3" every week... hah, this lawn is cut at 4.5" and grows like a mofo, we take a yard of grass clippings out of there every week. i told him one time bagging price of $160.00...he wants it done for his standard $45.00 per week lol.

ok thats enough. Tired of the BS, its difficult to even keep a positive company image with so many complainers over every little detail of these BS lawn accounts. I kept our tight routed ones and larger ones all close together "almost all that dont complain too" and get rid of the rest. We're still getting calls for lawn service in almost october.. their first words are "the kid that cut my grass went back to school" OR "the other company didnt bag the grass good enough" OR "the other company was too expensive" ---at $40.00 for 3/4ths of an acre.


GO AWAY dont call us for lawn mowing.

[blk90s13]

Oh yea the rain :rolleyes: :cry:

[blk90s13]

Do you guys know of a firewood wholesaler in ocean or monmouth counties ?

[bigviclbi]

SAw someone on craigslist selling cords in Allentown NJ for $60 seemed like maybe a tree service? Never really heard of a local wholesaler unless you are buying rounds and split them yourself.

[blk90s13]

SAw someone on craigslist selling cords in Allentown NJ for $60 seemed like maybe a tree service? Never really heard of a local wholesaler unless you are buying rounds and split them yourself.

yea rounds or split what ever I will look up that $60 a cord but seems too good to be true

[bigviclbi]

http://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/grd/2581365900.html sorry looks like per load. Still might be able to work something out.

[blk90s13]

http://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/grd/2581365900.html sorry looks like per load. Still might be able to work something out.


Thanks, that is not too bad if you go in with a 8ft trailer and 6ft high sides :laugh:

[Gman2310]

A question for you guys. What do you all think are important in a equipment repair center. Example availabilty of parts for your own repairs, availabilty of a loaner, brand availabilty, field service. What are most popular brands around here.
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A question for you guys. What do you all think are important in a equipment repair center. Example availabilty of parts for your own repairs, availabilty of a loaner, brand availabilty, field service. What are most popular brands around here.
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Dealer support is big for me especially turn around time on getting items repaired and back in the field. I see a lot of guys with Wright standers, but personally I am an exmark and scag guy.

[blk90s13]

Parts on hand is the most important and a quick turn around if equipment is dropped off for repairs is a must I hate waiting weeks for equipment to be fixed !

I see lots of guys with eXmark and bobcats around here.


Bargs in Freehold is by far the best place around my area.

[blk90s13]

leaf season is here guys, I will stop mowing in another 2-3 weeks

[robtown]

I will be making my new leaf box this weekend.

[DLAWNS]

Hey guys...I'm selling! If you are at all interested check out my link! http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?t=363809

[blk90s13]

Hey guys...I'm selling! If you are at all interested check out my link! http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?t=363809

I sent you a pm about that stuff for sale.

[loupiscopolandscaping]

goodluck bill!....for sale 2002 yamaha r1 silver and black with 11,000 miles, full akropovic exhaust, new battery, jacket 2 helmets, and gloves.....$4,600 thank you

[phasthound]

We are offering a couple of courses this winter that will help applicators and schools comply with NJ School IPM regulations for turf & landscape management.

Please PM me for details.

[DLAWNS]

A link to my for sale thread... http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?t=363809

[TimNNJ]

Hey im interested in some stuffi think i pm'ed you.
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[DLAWNS]

Hey im interested in some stuffi think i pm'ed you.
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Hey Tim, Sorry if I didn't get back to you! I will look for your pm now and get right back with you!

[bigviclbi]

http://lawnsite.com/showthread.php?t=365025 Link to older 6x10 enclosed trailer I'm selling.

[blk90s13]

Who works in Cream ridge ? got an acr clean up pm for info


its on long acr dr

[JoeAtRU]

Hey Kirk,
Thanks for mentioning the short courses at Rutgers. I happen to be one of the guys there who helps put them together. In fact, I just left "Hazardous Tree Identification," and I can tell you there are plenty of landscapers here in Jersey. If anyone is looking for more info just let me know.

[JoeAtRU]

Bill, your right. This is a great networking opportunity. Other networking opportunities,include, the many green industry associations and their trade shows representing the state, as well as education sessions offered by manufacturers, dealers and the short course program at Rutgers. It's amazing just how many green industry companies are in this state and how few know each other.

Kirk

Kirk - Thanks for mentioning the short courses at RU. I'm one of the guys who helps make those classes happen - in fact, I just left a room full of landscapers learning about "Hazardous Tree Identification." There are plenty of landscapers here in Jersey. If anyone wants more info just send me a message.

What did we learn from the storm? Don't plant trees close to the road.

[Gman2310]

Need a little help here deciding if i am crazy or not. Just did a leaf cleanup before thanksgiving. The house sits on an acre wooded lot. Front yard has abot 1500 sq ft of ivy under a ton of trees. Took 3 guys 9 hrs and two trips to dumps. Bill came to around $900 and she seems to think its way to steep. The most she said shes ever paid was 550 and those crews were there all day as well. How does anyone make money sending a crew there all day for $550? I have large equip 13hp blower, br550 blowers and 25 hp vac and still took awhile. Is that price that unreasonable?
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[mdlwn1]

Obv no two are the same, but my 4 guys do about 4 heavily wooded acres in 7 hours. 1-9hp and 2 RM....not to mention the leaf load was significantly lighter this year for some reason...maybe 30% less if I had to guess. Too many variables to really comment though...Were they all maples on a wet day..etc? My intuition is saying you're guys are on the slow side. My man hour rate was more than double what you posted above and no one ever complained as we were really fast.

[Gman2310]

I wouldnt say slow and it did rain night/day before. Orig bill was $1200 but gave a discount cause coworker of wife , what a mistake that was
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[shade tree landscaping]

looking to buy Western Ultra Mount plow....8.5ft to 9ft let me know if anyone selling

[DLAWNS]

Hey everyone-

I just wanted to apologize to everyone that might have pm'ed me. I think there is something wrong with my account. It says I have no pm's but I would get alerts on my phone. I don't know what is going on??? If you pm'ed me and I didn't get back to you I am very sorry. Deererunner...I see that you said you sent me one but I don't see one.

Update** The accounts and most equipment sold as a package. So I only have a few things left. Here is a list of what's left:

8 Ft. Dump Insert w/ leaf box and 2 tarps, tarp roller and window protector $2300
Scag V-Ride 52" $6300
1 Poulan Pro Chain Saw 50
2 Metal Wheelbarrows $100 (50 each)
7 gas cans-$10 each
1 Lesco Spreader
4 Lesco Backpack sprayers 120 each
Giant Kerosene Heater and 2 kerosene cans 200
Amber LED strobe light w/ extra magnetic suction cup $200
Strobes- $100 (needs 1 new bulb)
1 Werner A 8 foot Frame ladder $50
Extra little things
2 ton jack w/ 2 jack stands
Small Electric Heater
4 Hitches w/ balls and extra ball
Tow Chain
2 plastic sawhorses
Small Craftsman Toolbox and some assorted older tools

[luis@NJ]

How are you jersey guys feeling about this winter plow season? Any thoughts?

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How are you jersey guys feeling about this winter plow season? Any thoughts?

To be honest I am a little worried, I hope it equivalent to last year or 2009-10season.

[bigviclbi]

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[bigviclbi]

Is there a website where you can get county by county snowfall averages?
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Is there a website where you can get county by county snowfall averages?
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Im not sure about county but Rutgers has a snowfall tracking website. Do a google search and you should be able to find it.

[luis@NJ]

To be honest I am a little worried, I hope it equivalent to last year or 2009-10season.

I guess all we can do is hope for the best, i just feel like everywhere else in the u.s is getting snow but us.. O well plow and truck are ready for what ever comes our way. Hope you all have a good winter season. :cool2:

[luis@NJ]

Is there a website where you can get county by county snowfall averages?
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I hope we get another 20+ inch storm like last winter to get the season started hahaha :hammerhead:

[Lefet2]

Any leads on fert and mulch? We been using JDL for all our fert and wondering if we could do better with the price. Where does everybody buy their mulch and how much a yd?

[luis@NJ]

Any leads on fert and mulch? We been using JDL for all our fert and wondering if we could do better with the price. Where does everybody buy their mulch and how much a yd?

Hey you guys in jackson, what do you pay for mulch? I pay $18 a yard for natural and $27 for colored mulch. Hbu?

[Lefet2]

16 for natural, 25 colored

[TJLANDS]

Try Pantano for fert and other supplies,
about 25% cheaper than JDL. I actually like their fert better.
Manalapan,
I switched this year.

[Lefet2]

Try Pantano for fert and other supplies,
about 25% cheaper than JDL. I actually like their fert better.
Manalapan,
I switched this year.

Thanks, will have to check them out. Did you have to buy a bulk amount?

[realist]

Try Reed and Perrine in Tennent / Manalapan around the corner from Pantano. They blend all their own straight fertilizer. Custom orders are available minimum of 4 tons/pallets.

[TJLANDS]

I will never spend another penny at R and P.
They lost my business 15 years ago, tried them again recently.

no thank you.

[TJLANDS]

Thanks, will have to check them out. Did you have to buy a bulk amount?

No
they will take care of you, 1 bag or 1 truck load.

[Lefet]

We've never tried them, we did check out Pantanos last year. It wasn't enough to make the switch then, we'll give em another try this year. Actually, we'll check them both out, a penny saved is a penny earned!

[Lefet]

Hey Tim, didn't you get a trailer full of mulch last year, or that's what you were looking for? Wish I had the room and equipment to buy that much bulk. But........... then ya gotta know you're gonna get rid of it too!!

[TJLANDS]

Yes we went through alot of trailer loads last year.

I am always looking.

We used Benoit, SJAP, and OCRC.
OCRC made a deal with us in May and we used them for the rest of the year.

[TJLANDS]

SJAP = http://www.naturalink.com/

[JoeAtRU]

I attended a class about snow management where a weatherman said that when it snows very early, the total snowfall for that year tends to be less than average. No one was too thrilled about this news, since we had a huge October storm here in New Jersey. Tons of damage - and not one flake since.

[JoeAtRU]

NJNLA trade show coming up on 1/24 in Edison. I'll be there.

[robtown]

i will be there as well.

[Lefet]

We'll be there, went to JDL's tonight at the Tropicana in AC.

[rcpeoples]

I'll be there also, not sure which day yet.
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[JoeAtRU]

I hear this all the time - how to deal with people who work at lower prices. A couple of classes here have instructors who talk about this, and they say you need to sell your clients on the idea "you get what you pay for." But it's a tough thing to do. I've seen a couple of very successful guys talk about it, though, (Chris James at Chris James landscaping, David Beausoleil of Cast Ligting) and this is some of what they say (only with more detail).

[JoeAtRU]

Chris James is teaching a class about this very topic on Monday, Common Sense Business and Pricing Strategies For Landscape Contractors (http://www.cpe.rutgers.edu/courses/current/al0307ca.html). He runs a huge business in North Jersey - I've seen him before and he's a straight-talking guy who tells it like it is.

[HHlandscaping]

How is every one holding up over the winter I must say it has been a pretty boring one for us this winter. hopefully we get a early spring.

[blk90s13]

How is every one holding up over the winter I must say it has been a pretty boring one for us this winter. hopefully we get a early spring.


Spring started today for me, first cleanup done already :laugh:


I gave up on snow this year ! :cry:

[Lefet]

It is crazy out there isn't it? I'm ready to start something too!! It's 62 degrees outside!!!! January 31st!!!

[TJLANDS]

My golf game is improving

[Lefet]

So what's going on? Anybody starting anything early???
Besides TJ that is, I know he's working on his game.

[Lefet]

And then there was SNOW!!!

[realist]

Just finished the fertilizer test. I see a lot of "joe landscapers" never passing this test.

[blk90s13]

And then there was SNOW!!!



What a tease :cry:

[blk90s13]

Just finished the fertilizer test. I see a lot of "joe landscapers" never passing this test.



So you consider your self smarter than the average Joe ? :laugh:


How hard was it compared to the Pesticide A and B tests ?

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Just finished the fertilizer test. I see a lot of "joe landscapers" never passing this test.

Yea I agree

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So you consider your self smarter than the average Joe ? :laugh:


How hard was it compared to the Pesticide A and B tests ?

Personally I think it was harder.

[realist]

been a long time since i took the category tests, but i'd say it was on par with the categories. 50 questions , 1 hour 40 minute time limit. lots of trick questions. quite a few math questions. print the modules, so you have something to look at. not that difficult if you know what your doing.

[JoeAtRU]

There's a ton of stuff to study for that test...
All the info is here:
http://www.profact.rutgers.edu (http://profact.rutgers.edu)

[DLAWNS]

Here's what I have left...

Exmark Navigator 48” $7300
Billy Goat Leaf Vac-$2300
1 Kawasaki Hedge Trimmers-200
Amber LED strobe light w/ extra magnetic suction cup-$200
2 Metal Wheelbarrows- $100 (50 each)
3 Lesco Backpack sprayers-$65 each
1 Poulan Pro Chain Saw-$50
1 Werner A 8 foot Frame ladder-$50
7 gas cans-$10 each
Extra little things
Step Ladder
4 Hitches w/ balls and extra ball
Tow Chain
2 plastic sawhorses
Craftsman Toolbox and some assorted older tools

Also selling a 2008 Yamaha YFZ 450 Special Edition and Brand New Battery W/ title-$4200

Not looking to ship items...Bill 732-966-1689

[Nj shade]

What's everyone in paying for tri axels of black mulch?

[Gold4paper]

Hey, new to this forum but, If any of you guys need clean fill.. contact me
6000 yards available. Delivered by the truck load. Usually tri axle 23 yards per truck.

Thanks !

email. gold4paper@gmail.com

[DLAWNS]

*Update* Lowering the price of the Navigator to $6300. And the leaf vac to $2000. Gotta make room in the garage!

[TJLANDS]

*Update* Lowering the price of the Navigator to $6300. And the leaf vac to $2000. Gotta make room in the garage!

If you still have the backpacks give me a call

[DLAWNS]

If you still have the backpacks give me a call

No backpacks left bro...sorry!

[TJLANDS]

Looking for mulch prices.. Bulk
delivered and picked up.
So far the best I can do this year for descent mulches is

16.50 root mulch
22.50 dyed mulch

OCRC Toms River. We do aprox 1500 yards per yr

Anybody else?
I am still waiting on pricing from SJAP

[bigviclbi]

You should do better with county conservation. They used to be right around here but now are south and west. Let us know how you do I used to be around 19 for 20 yards black

[TJLANDS]

You should do better with county conservation. They used to be right around here but now are south and west. Let us know how you do I used to be around 19 for 20 yards black
Never heard of them, where are they
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[bigviclbi]

They used to be in Barnegat but they have places in Atlantic County and Gloucester County I think but if you are looking for 20 yards at a time they might be a good bet. Can't hurt to call.

[bigviclbi]

Any one know where I can dump fill near asbury park? It would be a few tons excavated for a small patio but I don't know the yards around there. Thanks.

[Nj shade]

Anyone looking to sell lawn accounts in freehold area, send me a PM or contact me via my website

[robtown]

I dont know if you got the job in asbury but there is a place on belmar blvd west of route 34 that will take sod , topsoil, and concrete . I dont recall there pricing ..... nj gravel and sand will have almost any material you need. Hope this helps.

[Nj shade]

Looking for a place to dump grass clippings, leaves etc in western Monmouth (freehold area), anyone know of anyone who takes it?

[crazyboy]

Anyone selling a 36" walkbehind?

[blk90s13]

Where do you get topsoil close to cider bridge and rt70 in brick Monmouth county ?

[robtown]

Ac hesse route 9 south of rte 70 maybe a mile tops. I believe its $17 a ton .

[bigviclbi]

wholesale mulch near Medford Lakes? I can haul it with me if need be but any suggestions would be appreciated. I need black dyed.

[HHlandscaping]

anyone know where the closest landscape supple house is too L.B.I doing a small walk for a customer but might need material while down there thanks

[DLAWNS]

Exmark Navigator 48” $6300
Billy Goat Leaf Vac (Truck loader)-$2000
1 Kawasaki Hedge Trimmers-200
Amber LED strobe light w/ extra magnetic suction cup-$200
1 Werner A 8 foot Frame ladder-$50
7 gas cans-$10 each

Call Bill at 732-966-1689 or email at bill@depierrolawns.com

[Lawn132012]

Anyone doing any Spring power seeding with this Fall type of weather? I may do more this year then in the past but curious what others think. I have two clients that have some bare ground they just filled in their yards and want to seed instead of sod so just thinking how everyone thinks it will come out and what do you thin is the best seed for this time of year.

Thanks

[S&MLL]

One of my clients is looking for a hydroseeding company. Property is in bordentown nj area. Do any of you offer that service?
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[Lawn132012]

If someone does (Hydroseeding) how much more cost efficient is that compared to other types of seeding? What is the cost comparison in bulk buying?

[bigviclbi]

Close to lbi you have clayton block or shore sand and gravel.
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[Nj shade]

Anyone have a place that takes grass clippings etc around the Freehold area? Looking to find new place ASAP, have a guy now but more hassle than its worth....

[rcpeoples]

Looking for black mulch in Somerset area.
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[blk90s13]

Anyone shopped around this year for insurance ? I just got my renewal in the mail WTF


$4300 for a solo operator + 2 trucks and pest ? I am going to ditch Selective for sure.

[bigviclbi]

I pay 1500 a truck so that doesn't look that bad to me if it includes your auto ins.

[George.mc]

Hey im a new company in southern nj and just wondering what the going rate is for insurance and what associations you belong to if any.thanks

[blk90s13]

I pay 1500 a truck so that doesn't look that bad to me if it includes your auto ins.


You over paying as well I got some quotes from progressive $800 a vehicle per year


I will shop around till June when my renews and we see how it goes

[bigviclbi]

800 for commercial tags? I wonder how much coverage. Let me know im interested in fi ding out if its actually a deal or its super limited coverage. Thanks.
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[Nj shade]

It's gotta be the bare min to be legal on the road....you get what you pay for, personally would not cheap out on insurance

[Lawn132012]

get it done today boys as the rain forecast looks like it is going to be a wash out for Thursday

[TimNNJ]

Hey what's up everyone..just checking in ...hope all is well