Kansas City!!!!

[IN2MOWN]

I dont know about rain but we are getting a ton of wind out here.

[LBLC_LCO]

I am looking for someone who does mowing only to do some sub work for me. I have a lawn in gardner and another one by the speedway.

Email me at jeff at hamonslandscaping dot com or call me at 231-8859

There will be more lawns too -- Phone has been ringing off the hook lately.

I only do applications and landscaping -- and I sub out all of my mowing -- just for customers who want full service landscape maintenance.

Thanks


Jeff, sent you an email.

[LBLC_LCO]

No rain here yet either, definitely some wind though. Lots of branches down.

[apowell18]

Looking for accounts to purchase in Eastern Jackson County (Blue Springs/Grain Valley) area. Willing to sub for the right company. We are a small operation that has some big bills to fit...let me know...thanks.

[gander54]

I have a lawn south of van brunt and I 70 that is my only yard south of the river. Its an elderly lady that lives by herself in the ghetto. She pays the day you mow so you don't have to worry about getting paid. But its not worth my drive down there. So I'm helping her find a new reliable company. PM me your info and I'll relay it to her and let her decide. You must take care of her she is a very good woman and I only want the best.

Thanks Kristopher

[wright5223]

What grass seed does everyone use I need some and I what something better than getting it from home Depot

[robertsturf]

Try JD Lesco, Grass Pad or Helena.

[wright5223]

I went 2 grass pad and looked at over time, seed I've been told by the ryan guys not to great seed from KS or MO b/c it sucks

[Hamons]

I use Defiance Turf Type Tall fescue -- Get it from prosource One -- Have used it as my primary seed for about 5 years -- its good. I have a bag or two left from last Fall if you want to buy it as my cost.

[mtchockey30]

New to the site, saw the thread about KC and thought i'd say hey.
Tyler
Clemmons Lawn Care

[IN2MOWN]

What grass seed does everyone use I need some and I what something better than getting it from home Depot



Go down to Merriam Feed off of Johnson Drive and I-35. Lots of different kinds down there for you.

[chilsonslawnandlandscape]

Anybody have any mowing accounts to sub out or know anybody that would? I live north of the river I29 and Barry but have accounts across the metro. Thanks, MIKE

[vaughnslawns]

ganna hook up the plows today. :dizzy:

[IN2MOWN]

ganna hook up the plows today. :dizzy:

I dont think I can handle this weather. :cry:

[paolaken]

if i hook them up, it better snow this time. we missed that last one. only a dusting here.

[IN2MOWN]

if i hook them up, it better snow this time. we missed that last one. only a dusting here.

Dont hook it up then! Maybe it wont snow!

[vaughnslawns]

i hate the weekend ones..most of mine are :nono:closed

[paolaken]

Dont hook it up then! Maybe it wont snow!

ya but hooking up at 3am in a blizzard isn't any fun at all. been there before. i'll put them on this afternoon. will make a nice billing for the end of the month.

[IN2MOWN]

ya but hooking up at 3am in a blizzard isn't any fun at all. been there before. i'll put them on this afternoon. will make a nice billing for the end of the month.



Looks like we SOL.

6-10 but I keep hearing the latter part might be rain and sleet to help it melt quicker.

[itsallaboutthestripes]

i hate the weekend ones..most of mine are :nono:closed

They may be closed on the weekend but if we get 6-10 it will still be there on Monday morning, so I guess you will make the money. Having the storms on the weekend makes it better you dont have to bust your ass to get evryone opened up by morning.

[cod8825]

They may be closed on the weekend but if we get 6-10 it will still be there on Monday morning, so I guess you will make the money. Having the storms on the weekend makes it better you dont have to bust your ass to get evryone opened up by morning.

I hear ya there we have about 1/2 of accounts only Monday through Friday type places but we will do them with the temps being cold Sunday.

I hope this is it for snow. I want grass to grow.

[vaughnslawns]

not here yet. want 2 inchs. no more & hope it is has melted by monday:rolleyes:

[itsallaboutthestripes]

No way 2 inches is to much. We always hope for 1.75 and then we dont have to do the HOA driveways.

[cod8825]

So how about all that snow the 6" to 10" I thought I would have already been out by now.

[apowell18]

Does anyone have a plow they are looking to sell after today? Looking for a plow for next winter...anyone selling?

[IN2MOWN]

FOX is saying we might not even get any now.

[wright5223]

to warm I think! Bring on the 60's this grass needs to start growing!

[IN2MOWN]

to warm I think! Bring on the 60's this grass needs to start growing!

Im no weather guru but they were basically saying that about a mile up its about 35 to 36 degrees and thats why we will get sleet and ice instead of snow. Only if it cools down up there then it will transition to snow but the later that occurs the less we will get.

FOX has a good weather team and Ill believe them.

[itsallaboutthestripes]

By the looks of how hard it is snowing right now it looks as Fox 4 did their normal job of predicting the wrong forecast. Lezak said the snow would start around 12-1 looks like he was spot on.

[IN2MOWN]

By the looks of how hard it is snowing right now it looks as Fox 4 did their normal job of predicting the wrong forecast. Lezak said the snow would start around 12-1 looks like he was spot on.



I dont know where you are at but Im in Shawnee and have nothing but rain and sleet.

[itsallaboutthestripes]

Im in Lee's Summit. and we have snow sleet and rain right now. There is enough snow to turn the pavement white.

[IN2MOWN]

Im in Lee's Summit. and we have snow sleet and rain right now. There is enough snow to turn the pavement white.



You can keep it! I dont want any part of it.

Now that I look at the tree branches it looks like ice is starting to accumulate. Thats the last thing I want to see.

[apowell18]

nothing but about 1/4 inch of ice and sleet here in Grain Valley. NO SNOW...

[IN2MOWN]

Little snow mixing in now.

[robertsturf]

Independence, No snow and just now 32 deg. Mostly rain. Up in Platte City it was snowing a little while ago. Oh well I didn't want it anyway.

[IN2MOWN]

very light dusting, just a steady mix of rain and snow

[mowman84]

its snowing hard now in olathe

[Hamons]

4.3 inches around 95th and Antioch

[IN2MOWN]

I cant believe this. I can still see the grass at my house near 435 and Midland and most of what fell is now slush.

[chilsonslawnandlandscape]

If anyone needs a hand plowing ill do 70/hr

[vaughnslawns]

5 ish here:confused:

[IN2MOWN]

Just got home. I cant believe I only got a dusting where I live and 10 minutes away trees are down and there are 6 inches of snow and ice.

[carcrz]

We got 5" in Belton. That stuff was coming down hard! I was plowing the front of our church on 119th & State Line & by the time I got done w/ that portion, I had to do it all over again because it had 2" on it again. I ended up pushing the whole lot 3 times when I was all said & done. I normally would have waited & done it all at once, but this stuff was so heavy I had no other option. No we're going to be seeing a thaw/freeze pattern for the next few days.

[paolaken]

best snow of the year here in Paola.:clapping:

[Adam3669]

to warm I think! Bring on the 60's this grass needs to start growing!

Hey are you the guy that used to have a bunch of lawns all on one street out in Waterford?

[ffemtmcd]

WTH - didn't it snow last night??

[Travel'n Trees]

This was the first time it we did the theaters twice! The rest was normal

[Adam3669]

So when are you guys plannin on getting out and starting regular weekly maintenence? On Friday before the snow hit we got several of ours done that were getting pretty long, we plan to hopefully be able to start regularily begenning of next week if it stays dry

[IN2MOWN]

So when are you guys plannin on getting out and starting regular weekly maintenence? On Friday before the snow hit we got several of ours done that were getting pretty long, we plan to hopefully be able to start regularily begenning of next week if it stays dry



I have gotten about a week and half in of FT cuts now.

Today was to damn wet to mow but Ill start back up Wednesday with regular cuts.

Today Im working on tax junk. :hammerhead: and tomorrow I have some limbs to pick up.

[LBLC_LCO]

So when are you guys plannin on getting out and starting regular weekly maintenence? On Friday before the snow hit we got several of ours done that were getting pretty long, we plan to hopefully be able to start regularily begenning of next week if it stays dry

Starting one week from today (April 6th).

[carcrz]

So when are you guys plannin on getting out and starting regular weekly maintenence? On Friday before the snow hit we got several of ours done that were getting pretty long, we plan to hopefully be able to start regularily begenning of next week if it stays dry

I should have the equipment out & going this week if all goes well. I've been getting calls for landscape maintenance since last week. Dad asked if he could try his hand at the mowing again after taking a break from it for 5 years now. Funny how things work out. I worked for him for many many years & now the tables have turned.

[wright5223]

Is anyone's phone ring for weekly mowing's yet? I got my mailier out a week ago got 45 calls 10 new lawns 10 aerations and a few BS calls, and not a call yet this week, You would think with sending out 25K my phone would blow up:cry:

[LBLC_LCO]

I've had only a few calls in the last week, picked up only 1 new account. Have only sent out about 2,000 fliers/doorhangers though.

JM with the 25K you sent out (they looked amazing by the way) I figured you would have all sorts of calls.

[IN2MOWN]

Is anyone's phone ring for weekly mowing's yet? I got my mailier out a week ago got 45 calls 10 new lawns 10 aerations and a few BS calls, and not a call yet this week, You would think with sending out 25K my phone would blow up:cry:



The grass has barely started to grow. Give it some time. Also expeect people to be making cut backs this year.

[robertsturf]

Gosh we just had a snow event be patient!! Our phones not ringing with new customers yet but we are getting more add-on's than we can handle with our existing customers.

[wright5223]

I've had only a few calls in the last week, picked up only 1 new account. Have only sent out about 2,000 fliers/doorhangers though.

JM with the 25K you sent out (they looked amazing by the way) I figured you would have all sorts of calls.

Thanks! for the comment!

[badassgrass]

Wright: Did you send 25k all at once? We send our over a three week period hoping to hit some nice days. At the end not sure if it really makes a difference.

[wright5223]

they went out on the 19th and 20th

[paolaken]

it is cold and nasty out.

[AmesLandscaping]

I am glad we have got the rain... Set at the legends during the snow storm..all 8 feet we were supposed to get :confused:... And never got..... But we were called to be there and waiting.... What happened to a few week ago.... 70's sunny.... I have calls for weed spraying.... But between my normal day job and the rain... I can't do it...... And the grass is coming up quick...... I would say in the next 2 weeks with sunny days and nice temps we will all be busy again............. I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...............


And on a different note....Anybody needing stuff.... For yards, lots etc.... Check out The New Grass pad in Bonner Springs.... Nice people, Great store..... Call and ask for Billy at 913-422-4433 or his sell at 816-806-0934 or email at billygrasspad@sbcglobal.net
Tell Him that Ameslandscaping sent you....... Thanks

[wright5223]

I just picked up number 12th lawn off the mailiers jusy another 20 more to go!!!!

What's everyone's min. on mowing I've been telling people $35 in some cases you can do a little less, But everyone's saying that I am High! I don't get it!

[KCfireman]

All my lawns(24) are between $35-$50.

[IN2MOWN]

I just picked up number 12th lawn off the mailiers jusy another 20 more to go!!!!

What's everyone's min. on mowing I've been telling people $35 in some cases you can do a little less, But everyone's saying that I am High! I don't get it!




My minimum for houses is $32 but Im usually at $37 or so.

Dont let people tell you your price is to high.

[LBLC_LCO]

Mine range from $30-$60, although I do one for $25 (old retired couple, small yard, first account ever.)

[carcrz]

My minimum is $30, but I don't have any less than 40 right now. I started the ones I have @ $35 about 4 years ago & raised them to $40+ 2 years ago. I have never had anyone complain about a yearly increase as long as it is minimal. I have increased others by as much as 50% though & they had sticker shock & just stared at me because I left them speechless. It's always entertaining to give someone a price that you know they won't take & then they accept it because you've put up with them for this long already.

[vaughnslawns]

bit sick of cool n wet :cry:

[LBLC_LCO]

bit sick of cool n wet :cry:

Agreed.

I was going to start mowing tomorrow...bleh. Maybe Tuesday.

[cod8825]

Been mowing for two weeks now off and on again.

[paolaken]

Been mowing for two weeks now off and on again.

same here,:clapping:

[IN2MOWN]

Cold day of mowing today.

[mowman84]

mow 15 today it wasent very fun but they needed it.

[wright5223]

Anyone looking for an aerator I have one for sale a lawnair 5 less than 10hrs on it, I need the space asking $2500 if interested call me 913.789.8572

I was going to mow but since it was going to get to cold I didn't want to strees out the lawn!

[rl53103]

I Don't agree with mowing before April ,,,,,Just my thoughts ,,,,,the grass just started growing a few days ago,,,,,but if you all can find work to cut more power to you ..I just don't do it ,,,,,I've had a few customers tell me that some companys take advantage of mowing to early ,,,,but what do i know ,,,,,,,,,,,I think if you get by with it ,,,then great

Later Ray

[LBLC_LCO]

I've got 15 lined up for tomorrow...not looking forward to it. Damn cold. May push some to wednesday, might just be to cold in the morning. I won't mow if there's frost. Can get some afternoon mowing in for sure though.

[cod8825]

You won't mow if there is frost whats up with that. We have done it that way for years but you know we also just don't care about what's best for the lawn either. JK!

[LBLC_LCO]

I mean like frozen grass, a little frost ok. It's going to be cold tonight but I guess it's not going to completely freeze the grass...hope that makes sense.

Watching the weather and they said it's gonna be too windy for it anyway. Just gonna be a cold start in the morning.

[paolaken]

i had lawns that needed mowed 2 weeks ago. some have been cut 2 times now and 0 times on others. if its growing, i'm cutting. what does date have to do with when a lawn needs mowed?

[mowman84]

Same here i have cut some lawns 2 times and other 0. Some were 6 inches tall 2 weeks ago. It depense on where it is located, with trees or not and if it has been fertilized.

[gander54]

Hey Wright5223, did you send out 2,500 mailers or 25,000 mailers. I was just wondering

Thanks
Kristopher

[wright5223]

25,000 and I have got crap for calls, me and everyone else thought that is flier was going to be the mother of all mailiers, I am hoping to get some more lawns because this time of year really sucks! I am sitting at about 70 weeklys but I am really wanting to get about 80 plus.

[Green Acres]

Does anyone do hydroseeding? If so give me a call 913-422-5111. Thanks

[Baywatch]

Hey applicators, what is the missouri law with respect to posting flags after an application. I see some guys put them out for everything and other guys only putting them out when they are spraying. I just glanced at the Mo pesticide use act and didn't see any specifics with regards to the flags.

Thanks

[robertsturf]

There are no laws regarding them. It's more of a courtesy and an advertising thing.

[badassgrass]

Wright; Your not alone. We sent out 5,000 postcards over three weeks and got a .2%. return (not 2% but .2%). Targeting zip code, homes over $250,000, income over $150,000 and age over 45. We tested the list and it was a good listing.

We get a 2% return on handwritten envelopes with a stamp and no return address. They got to open it. They look like it came from someone they know.

We were hoping for at least a 1% call ratio. But so far, not even near it.

[robertsturf]

.2% is high generally its .1% or less. Unfortunately it's easy to get sold on something that looks good to you. You have to make it look good to the consumer for them to call. With the amount of trash people get in the mail it generally goes in the trash.

[badassgrass]

We consider 2% high but not .2% (2 tenth of one %). Right now we would love a 1% return.

Our handwritten address on envelopes with a letter always got a 2% response . Even with different listing. But it is a lot more work and expense.

We also mail to the same listing around three times over a 4 month period.

[badassgrass]

Great you tube lawncare.

http://www.thenotsodailycrap.nl/downloads/files/default.asp?file=DCE08314-57C1-411C-91B6-1305E12DE928

[mowman84]

Good day for mowing, got 16 done. Good thing i didnt listen to the weather men. It would of been a wasted day sitting at home.

[IN2MOWN]

Good day for mowing, got 16 done. Good thing i didnt listen to the weather men. It would of been a wasted day sitting at home.



I was out south in Leawood and got dumped on for 30 minutes while I was trying to finish up trimming and blowing a yard off.

Good times...

[ninothing]

Anyone have a recommendation for seed/sod for a HEAVY SHADE KC area lawn?

[apowell18]

Looking for any work you all can throw our way. With this economy we've gone into other areas of construction and service. We are still a lawn service company and looking for any sub work that you all need help with (out east of KC, Blue Springs, Grain Valley).

We have several big jobs coming up, but are always looking for decks, fences, garage doors, pole barns, etc. We would appreciate the referral to customers if it ever comes up with them (I know we rarely see them or even converse with them on our routes).

Also, my business partner and I are interested in adding chemical application to our list of services. I know where to go and sign up for the test...how difficult is the test? My business partner will be the one taking it and doing the applications...thanks for your responses in advance.

[mowerdave]

Anyone ever use the dye used that is sprayed on top of mulch to enhance the color. Where did you get it at?

[IN2MOWN]

Anyone ever use the dye used that is sprayed on top of mulch to enhance the color. Where did you get it at?



Lesco used to have it. Maybe John Deere is still carrying it...

[KCLandscape]

Looking for someone to hydroseed --- Call me --913-980-9550, or send some sq. ft . prices to kclandscape@kc.rr.com. Residential in PV, graded and ready to go.

[KCfireman]

so one of my accounts was having some really big drilling going on in her backyard. They had a special company all the way from manhattan(KS) come out to do it. I was mowing another yard 3 houses down, when 2 OPFD trucks came rollin in, turns out when the auger hit 280' it broke a pocket of natural gas, not a natural gas line, but a pocket of natural gas. Very weird.

[wright5223]

Is anyones phone's ring yet, I haven't had any calls in 3 days This Sucks

[IN2MOWN]

Is anyones phone's ring yet, I haven't had any calls in 3 days This Sucks


6 calls this week
6 new accounts

But to be honest my phone does not start ringing till May when people realize how much of a pain it is to keep doing it themselves.

[KCLandscape]

Just scored a 2+ acre in Mission Hills. Wohoo!

[ninothing]

i like the look and feel of zoysia for my front lawn, but have probably too much shade for it. Any similar grasses that would be better suited for a shadier lawn (small front lawn)?

[LBLC_LCO]

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/lbg/1126810736.html

I have a rental property in Overland Park. The address is 7216 W 61st St. The house is currently up on the market and I live in Florida. It was a rental property and now its vacant so I need the lawn maintained. I need a bid for the mowing, and possibly fertilizing. My realtor will monitor to make sure its being mowed. I need to be invoiced so I can write off the expenses on my taxes. You can either be paid by credit card or check. I'll take bids all week. Thanks.

Came across this on CL. Thought maybe one of you KS boys might be interested. The lot is 21,779 sqft.

[vaughnslawns]

a$$ getting kicked here :weightlifter:

[ffemtmcd]

a$$ getting kicked here :weightlifter:

How come? too much work?

[ninothing]

anyone have an estimate for removing this tree (sweet gum in PV, KS) - let me know

http://www.flickr.com/photos/56037354@N00/3461222250/

[KCLandscape]

5-7 hundred would be my guess...Any more?
Hard to tell the height and scale.
What is the diameter at chest high?

[ninothing]

5-7 hundred would be my guess...Any more?
Hard to tell the height and scale.
What is the diameter at chest high?

at chest high i would guess a little more than shoulders width-call it 3ft

[IN2MOWN]

at chest high i would guess a little more than shoulders width-call it 3ft



Wheres the tree located?

A couple of my customers took some of them down but they had to get permission from the city because they were on the other side of the sidewalk.

Why anyone would plant those is beyond me.

[ninothing]

this tree is between my house and the sidewalk (my yard). I also have another younger one between the street and the sidewalk. Are you referring to trees between the street and sidewalk?

[IN2MOWN]

this tree is between my house and the sidewalk (my yard). I also have another younger one between the street and the sidewalk. Are you referring to trees between the street and sidewalk?

yeah, those are the tree locations I was wondering about

[KCLandscape]

What is the address? I can look at it tomorrow.

[LBLC_LCO]

Anybody work in the Ward Parkway and Gregory area?

I was contacted by a realtor about a property in that area, but I'm not driving that far for one residence.

If anyone wants it I can get you the number.

[IN2MOWN]

Anybody work in the Ward Parkway and Gregory area?

I was contacted by a realtor about a property in that area, but I'm not driving that far for one residence.

If anyone wants it I can get you the number.



IM me the info. Im over there quite a bit.

[bmost]

We will be mowing that area Thursday, and Friday. Call if we can help 816-509-0224. Brian

[LBLC_LCO]

IN2MOWN- PM Sent.

[IN2MOWN]

IN2MOWN- PM Sent.



Thanks. Talked to her today and Im going to run by the house tomorrow.

Hot MF'er today.

Cant wait till July and August.

[KCLandscape]

Yea, this is nice compared to then..Somewhere in between to acclimate would be nice.

[LBLC_LCO]

Thanks. Talked to her today and Im going to run by the house tomorrow.

Hot MF'er today.

Cant wait till July and August.

Good deal.

I drove by it the other day when she called, for some reason when she said it was on Gregory, I was thinking Raytown. I get halfway there and realize it's too far. The only issue may be parking, the street is pretty small.

[LBLC_LCO]

Looks like this week is going to suck. I don't mind rain....but give me at least 3 days during the week with none. :dizzy:

[wright5223]

Anyone mowing on Tues. ? I've had a few "telling me to skip this week b/c there is a pond in there yard!"

[LBLC_LCO]

I wanted too, but damn it's gonna be really soggy.

May not get in any mowing this week.

[Envision]

I've got the crew going out, just have to be extra careful and take extra time to get the job done. The rest of the week looks tough too so we'll have to make the best of what we are given.

[KCLandscape]

Not looking forward to the next couple of days...
Thanks fert guys...JK

[mowman84]

went out and mowed 2 today was just to wet. Will try agin tomarrow

[LBLC_LCO]

I'm going out in the morning, we'll see how it goes.

[robertsturf]

Sending out the mowing crew tomorrow and trying to spray some yellow flowers too! Better use some spreader sticker!!

[cod8825]

Robert by spreader sticker you mean dawn dish soap with the lemon scent. JK

[robertsturf]

Yes, that tastes the best!! lol, lol...

[nimrod]

I plan to cut this evening. My grass (blue/fescue) is growing like crazy. I just cut it on Friday!

[ffemtmcd]

going out this afternoon - see what I can get done - won't be able to cut the rest of the week and I don't have a baler

[IN2MOWN]

Been out all day. Not to bad this morning. Just got to take it slow. Should be clear till tomorrow evening...

[LBLC_LCO]

Put in 11 hours today and got 14 accounts done. Morning had to go slow but was able to pick up the pace this afternoon. F'n WB has made my palms raw..lol time to start wearing gloves. Overall a great day. Hope to have a repeat performance tomorrow.

[LBLC_LCO]

John-

Sent you a PM.

[paolaken]

once again, another rain storm. just what we needed.:cry::cry::cry:

[KCfireman]

I just pulled in from one of my accounts. Couldn't get it finished because all hell broke loose fromt the sky!:cry:

[IN2MOWN]

only got 7 done today and rain in the forecast for a couple more days...

[DaveVB]

I put in 7 hours yesterday on the 72" and 5.5 today in order to get the campus mowed before this rain. Got it done with a little help from the 62". Two guys started on the front "40acres" we call it, but got rained out. We got paid by the city for a few years to cut this "40", but that ended early last year. Since it is in front of our campus we cut it anyway to keep the campus looking nice.
15800 Calvary Rd. 64147 if your curious.

[LBLC_LCO]

Only got 6 done today....

Looks like the next few days are a bust.

[mowman84]

got 13 done today

[kc_exactly]

Big fat zero for today!

[TMlawncare]

Let's see, Monday mist rain all day. Got 11 done in the mist. Had to scape after each account. Tuesday, worked 12 hrs trying to catch up. Pretty good day. Today (Wed) mist, fog till 1p.m. then rain all afternoon. Got 10 done with tons of scaping. Thurs, Friday, Sat and Sunday is forecasted for RAIN. Anyone else worried about getting all accounts done by Sunday. We have two more full days of mowing (our Wed/Thursday route) to do and we are praying to find an opportunity. The lawn are staying wet and are really tall. Everything is mowing of like crap. Anyone else starting to panic.

[LBLC_LCO]

What's making me concerned is the weather channel calling for rain all next week right now.

[TMlawncare]

OMG, I hope its not a repeat of this week. This week has probably been the most challenging in the last 13 years we have been in business. Also the most stressful. We have about 5 more hard weeks then it gets much easier mid June. Until then I guess we will just try to keep on top of it.

[Envision]

I figure the crew just has to get done what they can through Saturday, then finish up on Monday or Tuesday and repeat. Some will get mowed twice next week and then hopefully a normal schedule will prevail from there. Not much we can do, good thing is that most customers realize this - but there is always that joker out there that will call and ask why we haven't mowed!

[gander54]

Anyone know of a place i can get some fescue sod. Problem is I only need a few rolls.

[KCfireman]

i got 8 done today. Those were the ones with minimal standing water.

[IN2MOWN]

Anyone know of a place i can get some fescue sod. Problem is I only need a few rolls.



grass pad....................

[apowell18]

I've recieved 8 calls this week to bid commercial properties in my area with multiple locations...the chief complaint is that the company they use now isn't reliable...I asked what it is that is not reliable...the answer was the grass is too high right now...3 of those phone calls did not get an estimate from me...I'm not out to screw other guys because they are backed up with this rain, as we are too. Those 3 businesses were told to hold tight and their lco will get to them soon....the nerve of some people.

However there are 5 other commercial accounts that I bid this week that are already under contract with someone...don't worry I'm not lowballing anyone, I am legit with insurance and license. When the phone rings and someone wants me to hand me money, I'm taking it. These accounts did not complain of the tall grass, but rather other complaints that are preventable by the lco that services the properties.

I will not post which ones they are as I don 't even know the lco's that service them: the businesses didn't tell me.

Just wanted to let you guys know to make sure you are doing everything to can to be professional and courteous...otherwise I'll take the accounts or someone else will...

btw: I don't think I got any of those accounts...too pricey for them I think...

[IN2MOWN]

I've recieved 8 calls this week to bid commercial properties in my area with multiple locations...the chief complaint is that the company they use now isn't reliable...I asked what it is that is not reliable...the answer was the grass is too high right now...3 of those phone calls did not get an estimate from me...I'm not out to screw other guys because they are backed up with this rain, as we are too. Those 3 businesses were told to hold tight and their lco will get to them soon....the nerve of some people.

However there are 5 other commercial accounts that I bid this week that are already under contract with someone...don't worry I'm not lowballing anyone, I am legit with insurance and license. When the phone rings and someone wants me to hand me money, I'm taking it. These accounts did not complain of the tall grass, but rather other complaints that are preventable by the lco that services the properties.

I will not post which ones they are as I don 't even know the lco's that service them: the businesses didn't tell me.

Just wanted to let you guys know to make sure you are doing everything to can to be professional and courteous...otherwise I'll take the accounts or someone else will...

btw: I don't think I got any of those accounts...too pricey for them I think...




Take the business!

Ive had calls from people that are telling me their company hasnt been there this year yet!

Dont turn anything down!

Being courteous to other companies is great. We all do that. But business is business.

[mowman84]

today was good for mowing got 26 done

[ffemtmcd]

grass pad....................

Actually - as of Thursday grass pad and seems like everyone else is out of sod until it dries up a little

[IN2MOWN]

Actually - as of Thursday grass pad and seems like everyone else is out of sod until it dries up a little


might need to head out to a sod farm then

[KCfireman]

Picked up 3 new accounts in the shannon valley area today.:DThumbs Up

[wright5223]

WOW good for you!

[LBLC_LCO]

OMG.

Ok, so I get a call from a friend of mine that knows a guy who just moved into the area and he does lawn care. This guy has picked up 188 accounts so far this year and is looking to get rid of 88 of them. All of them are in my area. So, I go and talk to this guy and he gives me names and numbers of all his new customers so I can call them.

I start to call these people and tell them my minimum weekly service price is $30 per week and goes up from there. They all freak out. Get this.......he is cutting 8k-15k sq ft yards for.......$12 per week.

So now, there are a hundred people in my area who are under the impression they should be paying $12 per week for service. Un-fu**ing believable.

Sorry had to vent. It's just unreal.

[ffemtmcd]

$12 a week?? Does this guy have insurance and everything? Does he enjoy killing himself for minimum wage?

[ffemtmcd]

Does anyone know where I can get doorhanger blanks for printer locally or do I have to order them on the net?

[LBLC_LCO]

$12 a week?? Does this guy have insurance and everything? Does he enjoy killing himself for minimum wage?

Have no idea.

He has a helper and said he averages $36/hour. Not sure what he pays the help.

Hard to compete with $12/week though.

[ffemtmcd]

There's no way he does 3 lawns in an hour - unless theyre nieghbors

[LBLC_LCO]

Lots of them are. Some areas there are 15 houses within 3 streets.

[apowell18]

This $12 an hour guy will get it in the end...my neighbor boy doesn't mow for less than $20...and he's 10!!! Wait till this guy breaks a window with a rock and then we'll see what his customers think then...

[Adam3669]

Actually - as of Thursday grass pad and seems like everyone else is out of sod until it dries up a little

Theres a sod farm called Briggs Brothers i think out south, something like 160th and Nall or Roe...or somewhere out there. Might try looking for them.

[ffemtmcd]

grass pad has sod again - picked some up today

[KCfireman]

Good. I need to get some new sod and hay, and a 20lb bag of fescue and rye

[IN2MOWN]

Anyone ever heard of a company called Quandt Lawn and Landscape?

[bmost]

I know the young man. Good kid.

[IN2MOWN]

I know the young man. Good kid.



What do you know about him bmost? Or the company?

[bmost]

sent you pm

[IN2MOWN]

sent you pm



back at ya

[KCfireman]

Picked up 4 accounts yesterday.:)

[LBLC_LCO]

Had a new trimmer rack made yesterday by a local KC guy. He does great work. He builds them so there is no spinning of the trimmers, he can pretty much fabricate anything you can think of.

Double rack goes for $125 and Triple rack goes for $150.

Thought I'd share some pictures of the new custom Jake Bilt trimmer rack:

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo146/LittleBlueLawnCare/IMG001912.jpg

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo146/LittleBlueLawnCare/IMG00192.jpg

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo146/LittleBlueLawnCare/IMG00193.jpg

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo146/LittleBlueLawnCare/IMG00194.jpg

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo146/LittleBlueLawnCare/IMG00195.jpg

[vaughnslawns]

need one more good day

[robertsturf]

Got a visit with Mo Commercial Vehicle Enforcement today. Held me up for 1 hr. But got off with just a warning. No medical card and the Vin number on the trailer is pealing off. They were set up on 210 hwy right by 291. They were stopping people 2 at a time. I saw another LCO that was still there when I was done. I hope they didn't take him out of service.

[cod8825]

Must be the day for inspections. I had a site visit by our friendly MO Dept of Ag inspector I was very pleasantly surprised by how nice she actually was to me. Looked over license, insurance, and records. Saw that all chemicals stored in containers, gloves, protective eyewear. All in all good visit now if I could only get that 30 minutes back.

Matt

[robertsturf]

They had 40 guys pulled over on Manchester by Mo Organic today, they pulled one of my buddies over and cited him for an expired DL.

[KCfireman]

40! Whats with this recent crackdown?

[LBLC_LCO]

They had 40 guys pulled over on Manchester by Mo Organic today, they pulled one of my buddies over and cited him for an expired DL.

I'll be at Mo Organic this morning....

I guess I need to get up to speed on what is needed, I just pull a 5x8 trailer, so what is it that we are supposed to have or do?

[robertsturf]

They said the reason for the crack-down is last year in Missouri there were over 600 accidents involving LCO's with everything from mowers falling off trailers to trimmers and hand-helds. They are trying to run the illegal operations out of the state.

[cod8825]

Or maybe they are trying to boost revenue and such. What do I know though.

Matt

[IN2MOWN]

Finally caught up from all the rain over the last 2 weeks! Its nice to go into a weekend with no mowing.

[paolaken]

Finally caught up from all the rain over the last 2 weeks! Its nice to go into a weekend with no mowing.

so true.:clapping:

[paolaken]

anyone going to the great american bbq this weekend at sandstone? if so, come by our food booth and say hi. i'll give discounts. we do the philly cheesesteaks and italian beef sandwiches. hopefully be a busy weekend.

[IN2MOWN]

anyone going to the great american bbq this weekend at sandstone? if so, come by our food booth and say hi. i'll give discounts. we do the philly cheesesteaks and italian beef sandwiches. hopefully be a busy weekend.



Whats your booth #?

[paolaken]

Whats your booth #?

it didn't have a number, just our name painted. we are in the row of food vendors, about in the middle on the north side. we do the phillys, walking taco salads, baked potatos, chocolate cover cheese cake, etc etc. shouldn't be hard to find. there is only one row of food vendors with food for sale.

[paolaken]

looks like it will be a great weekend. everyone come out to the great American BBQ. look me up. i give discounts. lots of entertainment. see you there.

[vaughnslawns]

long day today. late start:cry:

[LBLC_LCO]

Yup. Same here.

[LBLC_LCO]

Looking to buy a 32" or 36" Stander this week.

Anyone in KC have one for sale?

[IN2MOWN]

I dont know how old some of you guys are but Night Ranger is putting on a free concert next Saturday night at Old Shawnee Days. Lots of good food and beer.

[ffemtmcd]

AAAAhhhh - I'm on duty Saturday!! Let me know how it is

[vaughnslawns]

some rain this week. hope not a lot

[paolaken]

I dont know how old some of you guys are but Night Ranger is putting on a free concert next Saturday night at Old Shawnee Days. Lots of good food and beer.

would like to go but we are working the overland park festival. check out the tribute bands friday night at shawnee days. the skynard band is really good.

[IN2MOWN]

would like to go but we are working the overland park festival. check out the tribute bands friday night at shawnee days. the skynard band is really good.

It seems like every city is having their festival on the same weekend this year.

[LBLC_LCO]

Looking to buy a 32" or 36" Stander this week.

Anyone in KC have one for sale?

Also looking for a used 48" Stander.

[IN2MOWN]

Also looking for a used 48" Stander.



I dont know what you can afford but if you wait till winter Arnolds has some pretty good deals on new ones but last years models.

Check out craigslist also for the major cities around us as well as KC.

Des Moines, Omaha, STL, Topeka, Wichita...

[LBLC_LCO]

Yeah I've searched Craigslist KC and all the other major cities, and surrounding states. There is an almost new 36/17 (10 hours) for sale for $5500, I'm about a grand shy of that at the moment, otherwise would buy it.

Found a JD 647a for $3500 but it has like 700+ hours on it, and it weighs over 1,000lbs. And I would prefer a Wright.

I know the good deals are in the winter time, but I want something now...bad habit of getting my mind set on something and wanting it right now. lol

[IN2MOWN]

Yeah I've searched Craigslist KC and all the other major cities, and surrounding states. There is an almost new 36/17 (10 hours) for sale for $5500, I'm about a grand shy of that at the moment, otherwise would buy it.

Found a JD 647a for $3500 but it has like 700+ hours on it, and it weighs over 1,000lbs. And I would prefer a Wright.

I know the good deals are in the winter time, but I want something now...bad habit of getting my mind set on something and wanting it right now. lol



I have a deere stander and I like it but Im going with Wright next year.

[LBLC_LCO]

I have a deere stander and I like it but Im going with Wright next year.

I just read the whole thread from 07 about your deere stander.

Just seems like you can't go wrong with a Wright though. A 36 would be perfect for me, mainly doing small to medium residentials, but a 48 would be nice, especially for one property I picked up this year, about an acre...with my 32.:dizzy: the sulky helps for sure.

[IN2MOWN]

I just read the whole thread from 07 about your deere stander.

Just seems like you can't go wrong with a Wright though. A 36 would be perfect for me, mainly doing small to medium residentials, but a 48 would be nice, especially for one property I picked up this year, about an acre...with my 32.:dizzy: the sulky helps for sure.



thats a big lot for a 32!

I carry a 52, 48, and a 36. That just about does it for all my yards.

Have you thought about a 48 walk behind with a sulky? You can pick up a new one ( I use Encores) for fairly cheap.

[LBLC_LCO]

thats a big lot for a 32!

I carry a 52, 48, and a 36. That just about does it for all my yards.

Have you thought about a 48 walk behind with a sulky? You can pick up a new one ( I use Encores) for fairly cheap.

Yeah it is, but it's wide open, out in the "country", I knock it out in about an hour,not much trimming and I charge $70/week, so I keep doing it.

I have looked at a few walk behinds, but would rather just start buying one Stander at a time until I have all I need to do any property.

[IN2MOWN]

Yeah it is, but it's wide open, out in the "country", I knock it out in about an hour,not much trimming and I charge $70/week, so I keep doing it.

I have looked at a few walk behinds, but would rather just start buying one Stander at a time until I have all I need to do any property.




Good price for that.

My thoughts on the WB are this:

If you can buy a brand new one. Pay it off and then next year with it having low hours trade it in or sell it online for a brand new stander. If you keep it in good condition with low hours you should be able to get almost what you paid for it.

Good luck!

[LBLC_LCO]

Good price for that.

My thoughts on the WB are this:

If you can buy a brand new one. Pay it off and then next year with it having low hours trade it in or sell it online for a brand new stander. If you keep it in good condition with low hours you should be able to get almost what you paid for it.

Good luck!

True, Well if a sweet deal comes along in the next couple weeks on a stander I'll get on it. Otherwise, I may start looking at some WB's more seriously.

Thanks.

[paolaken]

It seems like every city is having their festival on the same weekend this year.

ya, that happens. would like to see night ranger though. at least we'll be working selling food and drink. we are booked for the next 8 weekends. lots of stuff going on.

[LBLC_LCO]

No longer looking for a Stander.

Picked up an 09 Wright Stander 36/17 today from Lawn and Leisure in Lees Summit.:usflag:

[IN2MOWN]

ya, that happens. would like to see night ranger though. at least we'll be working selling food and drink. we are booked for the next 8 weekends. lots of stuff going on.



Great time last night.

Night Ranger played a ton of their stuff also from Damn Yankees, The Doors, Journey and some accoustic solo stuff.

Lots of people. I was right down in front.

[AmesLandscaping]

Hey gang, hope everybody is doing well and making some $$$$$$$.... Question for you guys to try an answer... standers--- are the deere 647,657,667 weigh more than a great dane unit's... is this caused by deeres deck??? I know most like the wrights..... thats what I see at least 75% of the time.... but I see less deere's than great dane units...... I demo'ed a toro... it was alright... did not like the rubber pad, seem to slide around alot .... I have a 757 deere with a 60 and a kubota bx2200 4x4 with a 60.... I need a 48 deck--- would like a stander for some of my smaller properties.. the 60's tend to scarf up sometimes and I think some of them just would look better with a smaller deck.... any info would be great, thanks Alex!!!

[IN2MOWN]

Holy S*** that was a lot of rain today. Only got about 6 houses mowed and some bushes trimmed before it hit.

[KCfireman]

More on the way later tonight.

[DaveVB]

On Richards Gebauer we got a pretty good hail storm along with buckets of rain. Fortunately they were just small enough to barely make a dent if at all. They hit hard on the window frame I was leaning against watching it though!!!

[LBLC_LCO]

Need to at ease the rain and save some for July/August. I only managed to get 4 properties done before the downpour. Now supposed to get more tonight....arggg...Tomorrow may be a no-go. Only good thing is the Stander has improved my time on each property, I F'n love this thing.

Need more accounts!!

[Envision]

Anyone else going to get it done today? I sent the crew out b/c it it isn't going to be any drier tomorrow....
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[LBLC_LCO]

I've been debating going out...Need to get 14 or so done today, but damn it's wet. You're right though, tomorrow won't be any better.

[IN2MOWN]

Started about 8:15 this morning and just sluuged through it. Got some smaller yards done and ended up getting about 15 done.

[LBLC_LCO]

I didn't go out until about 1130, got 10 done. Found out the stander doesn't fit through one of my gates. Only one it doesn't fit. Bleh.
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[vaughnslawns]

ask client to go half with you an a larger one (gate)total about $175.00

[LBLC_LCO]

ask client to go half with you an a larger one (gate)total about $175.00

Yeah I was thinking about doing that. I could just go back and load up the old 32" WB but that's not very convenient. Can't fit both mowers on the 5x8. Hopefully she will let me put in a larger gate, it's a great account.

[paolaken]

was out all day. can't let rain slow us down.

[Adam3669]

Spent all day yesterday putting in some drainage pipe for a couple customers. Soil was damp and easy to work with. Anyone have a good tip on how to dig under sidewalks? We had to extend a sump pump line under a sidewalk and it was a PITA digging under it.

[IN2MOWN]

Spent all day yesterday putting in some drainage pipe for a couple customers. Soil was damp and easy to work with. Anyone have a good tip on how to dig under sidewalks? We had to extend a sump pump line under a sidewalk and it was a PITA digging under it.




I used a backhoe to push a pipe under a sidewalk once.

Also a pressure washer will work. Just dig down and the blast away letting all the dirt and rocks wash back towards you.

[LBLC_LCO]

Everyone looking forward to even more rain this week??


:cry::dizzy:

[IN2MOWN]

Everyone looking forward to even more rain this week??


:cry::dizzy:



As long as its at night!

[LBLC_LCO]

70% Chance of AM storms tomorrow, 60% Tuesday.

[KCfireman]

Their saying that starting tonight into wed morning we could recieve up to 5" of rain.

[LBLC_LCO]

Yeah...should be a good time.

[KCfireman]

Look's like norther missouri and northeastern kansas are getting ripped right now.

[IN2MOWN]

More rain moving into the metro around 9 or so for a couple hours.

[LBLC_LCO]

Anyone get any work done today?

I should have but...I didn't.

[IN2MOWN]

Anyone get any work done today?

I should have but...I didn't.



I spent the day changing oils, cleaning filters,sharpening blades.

Proabably should of gone out in the afternoon but didnt.

[wright5223]

that's what i'll be doing this morning!

[IN2MOWN]

that's what i'll be doing this morning!


Im heading out in about 45 minutes or so. Gonna start the day with some small yards and bush trimming. Hopefully it will dry out quick.

[LBLC_LCO]

I'll be rolling out by 930-1000. If it is dry enough, it's gonna be a work until dark kind of day.

[KCLandscape]

I bet we are going to have major fungus issues in a month or so!

[KCLandscape]

Pretty Full

[JLong]

Does anyone know of someone in the K.C. area that sells dye to re-apply to mulch after the original washes off? Lesco did, however the do not anymore.
thanks

[KCfireman]

Pretty FullThat's what I'm talking about! Indian Creek runs behind my house, it was way up into my backyard monday night.

[LBLC_LCO]

Hot enough for everyone today? I quickly realized I had not been drinking enough water, had a damn headache all day even after downing a gallon.

[IN2MOWN]

Hot enough for everyone today? I quickly realized I had not been drinking enough water, had a damn headache all day even after downing a gallon.




Today wasn't to bad. I just need a few more days like this to get used to it.

[KCfireman]

At the end of today, all my clothes looked like they were in a pool, including me.

[LBLC_LCO]

Today wasn't to bad. I just need a few more days like this to get used to it.

Yeah, it's just the first few that suck. I try not to ***** about the heat usually, always remind myself that at least I'm not over in the sandbox anymore wearing 100 pounds of gear.

[cod8825]

Ya I got spoiled to by the mid 80 days we had for most of June Wednesday was a little fun for me.

[apowell18]

does anyone have fert accounts in Grain Valley??

I'm breaking down and THINKING of hiring someone else to put my yard on a program. I'm not licensed in chemicals, nor do I offer to any of my customers, just mowing.

I know most have a minimum, but I'm thinking of just treating my front yard and leaving the back (two dogs terrorize the lawn anyway).

I would just like to stay away from some of the bigger companies (chemlawn, trugreen, etc.).

Thanks

[robertsturf]

We have some lawns in Grain Valley. I would be happy to look at it for you. We are licensed and insured, although we do both maintenance and applications, we have some lawns that we only treat.

Trent Roberts , Roberts Turf & Landscape, L.L.C. 816-350-0886.

[vaughnslawns]

I have a 48 in snapper walkbehind hydro for sell with sulky

[KCfireman]

Get ready for the "heat" this week boys.

[IN2MOWN]

Get ready for the "heat" this week boys.



Looking forward to it!

[KCfireman]

........................:blob2:

[LBLC_LCO]

What?? No rain??!


:clapping:

[apowell18]

as I just read the last post it began to rain in Grain Valley. Just enough to bump the humidity up to almost unbearable for 6 in the morning...sweet.

[THRIFTY]

Haven't been on in a while, just thought i'd stop in a tell everyone to watch your equipment! Had a grass catcher stolen off my truck in Shawnee, and a good buddy had a blower nabbed a couple weeks ago!

On a side note: The heat was brutal today! :dizzy:

[IN2MOWN]

Haven't been on in a while, just thought i'd stop in a tell everyone to watch your equipment! Had a grass catcher stolen off my truck in Shawnee, and a good buddy had a blower nabbed a couple weeks ago!

On a side note: The heat was brutal today! :dizzy:



For some reason about 3 weeks ago I started to take my key out of my John Deere Quik Track.

I was coming out of a backyard today with my 36 and saw 1 guy standing on the mower and another guy stopped with a truck and trailer. They saw me and took off pretty quick.

Nothing was missing though out of my truck.

People suck.

[LBLC_LCO]

Crazy. Glad nothing was taken. Since I got my stander I've made it a habit to take the key out every time.

[shawneeman21]

I just saw this thread and thought I would announce my KC residence !
Anybody into older JD Lawn tractors?