Kansas City!!!!

[KauffmanL&L]

I'm in the Northland but Travel all over KC area from Weston/Plattecity to Liberty to Leewood south. We install sod, hydroseed, broadcast and drill seeding,rock walls,flatwork,mulching etc. I also brushhog sell straw (Large and Small bales) and have access to topsoil Feel Free to give me a call if help or work is needed i can come up with about anything a company in our business needs!I'll do anything for a dollar!!!!!!! 816.294.4912 leave messages please

[Mowgli]

I'm in the Northland but Travel all over KC area from Weston/Plattecity to Liberty to Leewood south. We install sod, hydroseed, broadcast and drill seeding,rock walls,flatwork,mulching etc. I also brushhog sell straw (Large and Small bales) and have access to topsoil Feel Free to give me a call if help or work is needed i can come up with about anything a company in our business needs!I'll do anything for a dollar!!!!!!! 816.294.4912 leave messages please

Topsoil, How much per yard? Do u deliver?

[Mowgli]

I need to sub out a landscape design, If U R good at it..........
PM me.

Thanks

[KauffmanL&L]

Mowgli- #1 Where do you need the topsoil and how much? If you can get me and Address so i can maquest it for mileage i can get you a price for topsoil. #2 With the landscape design do you need implenmentation also? I have a guy i sub out who is great at this!

[Mowgli]

Most of the times i will need about 5- 12 yards.

The next job site i will be working on is at 75Th and Holmes.
But the building is not finish, so I am not going to be able to start for about a month or two.

[Travel'n Trees]

If you need that much we got a pulverizor last week and we can do ,1 ton,2.5 ton, tandem axle, tri axle, and end dump loads of top soil pulverized or not. were are off of 150 highway, we may go ahead and open 1-2 more locations, soon though.

[DLS1]

If you need that much we got a pulverizor last week and we can do ,1 ton,2.5 ton, tandem axle, tri axle, and end dump loads of top soil pulverized or not. were are off of 150 highway, we may go ahead and open 1-2 more locations, soon though.

What is the name of your place?

[bottlefed89]

Hey guys, I have a friend who had his 863 bobcat, with grapple and steel tracks stolen from a land-clearing job in independence a week or so ago, if anyone knows anything about it, please let me know he is offering a cash $$ no questions asked reward for the machine to be returned...

Also, if anyone has any tree removals let me know, my bucket truck sits idle too much.
thanks,
greg

[Travel'n Trees]

I got one right now. 141 st and Nall.

[PLM-1]

This is sorta of a weird questions, i was put in the same position, but one of the residents in an HOA that I mow asked me the name and number of the lesbian landscape company; like i would know off the top of my head. She wants them to maintain her 2 bushes (the actual and literal bushes guys!) Any ideas? I've heard a little about them in conversation with a couple of other LCO's but can't remember who i was talking to.

[KauffmanL&L]

[QUOTE=PLM-1] the name and number of the lesbian landscape company; like i would know off the top of my head. She wants them to maintain her 2 bushes (the actual and literal bushes guys!) QUOTE] I have not heard of them just a local Lesbian Homebuilders company... they dont use nails or screws while building their homes...just tounge and groove:laugh: sorry i had to put that in there. sorry i couldnt help ya out

[PLM-1]

This is sorta of a weird questions, i was put in the same position, but one of the residents in an HOA that I mow asked me the name and number of the lesbian landscape company; like i would know off the top of my head. She wants them to maintain her 2 bushes (the actual and literal bushes guys!) Any ideas? I've heard a little about them in conversation with a couple of other LCO's but can't remember who i was talking to.

LOL ... it caught me off guard BIG TIME when this old lady asked me.

[PLM-1]

I am needing to get an estimate for regrading the sides of a retention pond in KCK. I don't think you can do it with a skid steer or else I would just do it. It's pretty large, steep and washed out. It will need to be final graded for sod as well. Thanks PM me if you're interested

[ADVANCED LAWNCARE LLC.]

Hey guys, im 18 years old and live in Lee's Summit. I have small business going but could use some more work. So if anybody has to much work and could use some help, please PM me.

Thanks, Josh

[KauffmanL&L]

If you can get me the address i'll take a look at it this weekend call me @ 816.294.4912 leave message be laying sod til sat morning or email me at CKauffman148@aol.com

[Travel'n Trees]

Hey Josh we are in Lee's Summit too if you need any dirt, trees, rock, or mulch give me a call. Dave

[ADVANCED LAWNCARE LLC.]

Dave,

I have seen you guys around. What kind of mulch do you have and how much for a yard. Do you also have any shrubs? I dont think I need any trees now, but in the fall I will need some.

Josh

[roushjh]

Is anyone out there able to work 1 day a week, or know someone wanting to work about 1 day a week at this time? This will not be lawncare or landscaping, but outside work. I'm starting a new business and just need some part-time help. I will train the right people and pay is above average.

If you'd like to find out more, let me know,

John Hutchins
roushjh2@yahoo.com

[Travel'n Trees]

Josh we have two green houses to put up so the shrub part won't be till fall. We currently got sedona red, and java. We are trying to get it all moved over their. Dave (816) 739-8733

[KauffmanL&L]

Hey guys i have stacking rock for retaining walls They are small enough that 2 guys can pick them up but are struggling i can get measurement today. I'm selling them for $150 if you pick them up 3/4 ton pickup if you got a F450 or big prices will be adjusted accordingly feel free to call me or email me
~Chris
816.294.4912
CKauffman148@aol.com

[Travel'n Trees]

My 3/4 duramax hauls alot more than my f550 powerstroke it is a lot heavier duty truck. Besides ford can and does void your warranty hauling rock.

[Bryan S.]

If anyone is considering getting out of the biz or changing equipment used in their biz, please email me at bry3888@yahoo.com

Wanting used stand-up :dancing: mowing equipment, walk-behinds :walking: , blowers, string trimmers, heavy-duty :weightlifter: snow blowers, chain saws etc

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

Would like to purchase a used but nice 36" or 32" wright stander. Contact loyshomeservices@yahoo.com. Thanks.

[Mowgli]

Did you just put your 36" stander on the paper two days ago?
How much are you asking for? how many hps/hours?

[DLS1]

If anyone is considering getting out of the biz or changing equipment used in their biz, please email me at bry3888@yahoo.com

Wanting used stand-up :dancing: mowing equipment, walk-behinds :walking: , blowers, string trimmers, heavy-duty :weightlifter: snow blowers, chain saws etc

I was looking at online newspapers in KC area and in the Lees Summit paper had the following ad

"TO BE SOLD after July 14, 2006 Lee's Summit Mini Storage in Lee's Summit, MO. All Items belonging to All Pro Grounds, units 918, 915, 917, 916 which are in storage at Lee's Summit Mini Storage, 24610 East Hwy 50, Lee's Summit MO 64063. Owner has the right to refuse bid."

Not sure if that is a threat to get the lawn company to pay the rent or they actually will sell items from the units.

[Envision]

If All Pro Grounds owned it, I wouldn't want it. Most of their stuff looks like it is pretty beat up.

[DLS1]

If All Pro Grounds owned it, I wouldn't want it. Most of their stuff looks like it is pretty beat up.


Not sure why they just don't rent a good size building to hold all their equipment. The must not be a big company or they would have their rent a building.

[KCLandscape]

Might have some storm cleanup tomorrow...

[Travel'n Trees]

I've heard the 2 parteners split up. We looked at putting our boat there, in those storage units, they were way to expensive. Anyone need storage?

[bandbmowing]

Does anyone have a Stihl BG 55 blower that they use commercially? If anyone does I would like to know how they like it.

Thanks

[robertsturf]

We have a Bg 55 that we use commercially, but only for shrub pruning clean-up. I doesn't really have enough power to lift the grass over the curbs on commercial properties. We have gone to Redmax 7001 backpack blowers.

[HazellLawnCare]

Has anyone had any success in door hangers in the Blue
Springs and Lees Summit areas? I was considering hanging a couple thousand to try since its so slow.

[DLS1]

Has anyone had any success in door hangers in the Blue
Springs and Lees Summit areas? I was considering hanging a couple thousand to try since its so slow.

Isn't marshall about 2 hours from Blue Springs. That is a long way to drive for a few yards.

I asume it is slow everywhere now with the heat.

[HazellLawnCare]

Blue Springs is barely an hour away. My wife and I are wanting to move that direction in the future anyways. There just isnt much room to grow in a town of 12,000. My goal is to get a days worth of work up there to start with.

[DLS1]

Blue Springs is barely an hour away. My wife and I are wanting to move that direction in the future anyways. There just isnt much room to grow in a town of 12,000. My goal is to get a days worth of work up there to start with.

Wow didn't know it was that close. In the KC metro area it takes some people an hour to drive to work so I guess you are not that far. I just counted over 30 LCO in an old 2001 Blue Springs/Lee's Summit yellow pages. Maybe 3 times that many don't advertise who are full time/part-time.

Seems no matter where your at always lots of lawn businesses since it is so easy to get into. Lots of fertilizer/weed control business too.

[Lawntime Mowers]

Anybody close to Kansas City MO looking to buy a new utility trailer.
I had this one built for me and turns out I'm not going to use it.

It's a heavy duty 8X10
All steel floor
Single Axel (3900)
15" GoodYear tires.
5000 lb tung jack
4' gate with chain locks

I'm going to list this on e-bay soon if nobody on lawnsite is looking for one.
I did not get a title or license for this one so you'll have to apply for a builders title and license.
I'm asking a firm $1200.00
I don't want to loose to much since I never used it even once.
I didn't have it painted so you'll have to paint it what ever color you want.
Contact me at: lawntimemowers@gmail.com

Photos here: http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?t=155460

[bandbmowing]

Selling Grasshopper 1212 for $850 obo.

Give me a call if you are interested, 913.909.3557.

[Travel'n Trees]

Anyone having a hard time getting paid?

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

Only one out of my 28 reg. customers and go figure that person is a local news anchor. So you know that its not like they don't have the money!

[Green Acres]

I have a home builder I think will have to go to court over. Do think it is a sign of the time?

[Travel'n Trees]

I've got one builder who is one of the largest in town, who changed his name in Missouri, and sent the bills back and said I needed to re send them for approval under the new name. Another one changed their lot numbers and wanted them resent.

[Green Acres]

I was wondering if someone could give me a ballpark fiqure on a sprinkler system. I have a customer that has about 9,000 sqft. lawn in a subdivision I was thinking around $3000 would be a safe guess. Any help would be great also if it is something she wants to do might be looking for someone to sub this out too. Thanks

[KauffmanL&L]

Tom Staples is who does any sprinkler system i have to do. I also sub out sod installation for him his number is 816.741.7101 if you dont get ahold of him give me a call @816.294.4912.

[Travel'n Trees]

Where are you guy's.

[Green Acres]

Travel'n Trees I saw you pulled over on the side of the road on Shawnee Mission Parkway the other day was going to turn around and come back to see if everything was okay but you started to move so I guess your chevy just needed a break.

[Travel'n Trees]

No had to take a call and write down some info thanks though. If I was in the f-550 I would be concerned It is often FOUND ON ROAD DEAD. I just don't even risk it anymore, I wish someone would have told me how bad these trucks are built.

[h2o2gunr]

if you need a backflow test email me at h2o2gunr@sbcglobal.net

[Travel'n Trees]

Anyone know if the land works guys in the accident today OK?

[LonniesLawns]

OOPS


Car accident in Overland Park involving a lawn truck
September 14, 2006

OVERLAND PARK, Mo. – A mother and toddler heading to an elementary school hit a parked lawn-care truck, Thursday.

Police said the woman and 4-year-old were driving eastbound on 123rd Street, just before Lamar, when she hit the parked lawn-care truck. Her vehicle went up the flat bed of the truck, and rolled off onto its side.

The woman had to be cut from her car.

Authorities said the child was riding in a car seat and was unhurt, but the mother suffered a broken arm and minor injuries.

Police said she was not speeding.

The accident happened around 3:30 p.m. at 123rd and Walmer in Overland Park.

[Travel'n Trees]

Last week there was like a 5 or 6 car pile up mowing truck rear ended and major damage, looked like mowing crew ejected through window.

[PLM-1]

On a lighter note, is anybody looking to sell any accounts or know of anybody who is? I am being forced to relocate totally, so I need to establish quickly. And if anybody needs snow subs let me know as well!

[Green Acres]

PLM-1
Where are you having to relocate too?

[Green Acres]

Anyone interested in a mowing account in Fairway Ks. Small lawn about 5000 sq ft.

[Primecut]

Anyone interested in a mowing account in Fairway Ks. Small lawn about 5000 sq ft.

Im interested. Please send me the details if still available, thanks.

[PLM-1]

PLM-1
Where are you having to relocate too?

100% KC now. Btw, I still haven't heard about that project...

[Primolawn]

Hey guys,

Know of anyone local looking for a mini skid? I've got a Ramrod wheeled unit, 42" bucket, dirt leveler, and 4 extra wheels and tires for 5k.

I appreciate any info.

Josh
913-221-3600

[Adam3669]

Hey guys...

Looking to expand my client base for next year, was wondering if any of you had some clients you were looking to drop. I'm in the Overland Park area.

Thanks a lot,
Adam

[Popper357]

Anyone need help with lawn renovations? I'm looking for work and can verticut seed and core aerate lawns. I've got some nice equipment. Pretty reasonable prices and I'm convenient. PM for details

[Travel'n Trees]

I might have a few leads for you. (816) 739-8733 Dave

[HazellLawnCare]

I am also coming to the KC area next season. I am going to be working the Blue Springs, Lees Summit, Grain Valley areas. If anyone is wanting to remove a few properties from their list let me know. Also what kinds of advertising have worked best for you?

[ACutAboveKevin]

Hey everybody! I'm here in Olathe, but I'll go out to gardner, shawnee, overland park, leawood, most of the neighboring cities. I do pretty much anywork that I can get. Give me a holler if anyone needs extra help or something. www.acutabovemowing.com
Kevin Webster

[Royalslover]

My uncle has 250 mums for sale. If interested let me know. He'll take 2.50 each if someone buys the whole lot.

[lawnmaster2]

anybody from the Topeka area?

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

I' ve got a 44" Toro WB for sale if anyone is interested.

[hhlawn]

I need someone to winterize a sprinkler system for me. Anyone interested or know of someone good and reputable? Property is 63rd between Ward Parkway and Stateline (in Missouri). contact me at 913.221.3668

Thanks
Hershey

[Green Acres]

Anyone looking for any help this winter with snow plowing?

[Travel'n Trees]

What do you have?

[HazellLawnCare]

I will have two new trucks with Boss V plows if anyone in the Lees Summit Blue Springs area needs a sub for snow.

[HazellLawnCare]

Do any of you use scag equipment? If so how are you pleased with the machines and where did you purchase them?

[Travel'n Trees]

Yes 48 tiger cub Lawn and leisure.

[HazellLawnCare]

How is the service at lawn and leisure? I am getting ready to purchase some
Wright Stander and Scag equipment it would be nice to buy them from the same place.

[Envision]

I've purchased all my equipment from Lawn and Leisure and haven't had any problems with their service. The faces have stayed the same around there for the past 3-4 years that I have been going there, so that is bonus in my mind.

[HazellLawnCare]

What kind of equipment are you running from there?

[PLM-1]

What kind of equipment are you running from there?

I thought you were getting out of lawn maintenance??

[Envision]

What kind of equipment are you running from there?

Wright Standers and Stihl Handhelds.....

[HazellLawnCare]

I have my current business sold so that I can relocate to the KC area to help a professional racing team. I will have a lot of free time so I am going to be starting a new lawn care business in that area.

[Royalslover]

I've got an old HP walk behind someone can have if they come pick it up. No engine, no pumps or wheel motors. Basically a good 52" deck. Call me at 913 710 3045 if interested.

[allphases]

Anyone doing leaf removal in North KC? I have a job if someone can do it.

[apowell18]

hey fellas...new to the biz...based in Grain Valley, MO...starting part time in spring, probably end up full time by end of year if not sooner...saw someone has the name Andrew's Lawn...I've named my business Andrew Lawn...guess I'll think of changing...I'm really looking for an education on this site, also not shy about dishing it out either...

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

Allphases, We do alot of clean ups. Just finished up my Gladstone area. I'll be going back down there in a couple of weeks.

[allphases]

Allphases, We do alot of clean ups. Just finished up my Gladstone area. I'll be going back down there in a couple of weeks.


Loy, if you want to give this lady a call I can give you the # if you give me your email address. Thanks a lot.

[allphases]

Loy
the job is your if you want to do it. Shoot me an email and I will give you the number. Thanks a lot.
dannywerner@hotmail.com

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

It,s been pretty quite in here

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

It's been pretty quite for us lately, ready to start putting salt down and plowing snow hopefully;)

[Travel'n Trees]

Maybe we will get a chance. I got my spreader ready on the atv, and my snow blowers running, and got the boat winterized, Let it Snow!

[carcrz]

Mowed a little this morning while it was still dry. Then put down de-icer this afternoon. I'm taking a little nap & then heading back out again. Gary Lezak just said we could get 6 - 12" this side of town.

[PLM-1]

Mowed a little this morning while it was still dry. Then put down de-icer this afternoon. I'm taking a little nap & then heading back out again. Gary Lezak just said we could get 6 - 12" this side of town.

The weather channel said less than an inch eariler! LOL

[carcrz]

Tell me about it. This morning I was expecting to just take it easy all day. That's Missouri for ya.

[HazellLawnCare]

Are any of you doing any advertising for next season yet? If so what kind of results are you getting back?

[carcrz]

Not until February. I need to get some things printed here pretty soon.

[IN2MOWN]

Hi guys! New to the boards and thought I would start out here. Ive been in business for about 6 years now and in the field for about 12 and I live and work out of Shawnee. I take care of about 70 fulltime accounts. 90% of my business is mowing, everywhere from Merriam out to Leawood. I also do light landscaping, gutters and cleanups. I do sub out my chemicals and tree work.


Hazell, I was just getting together some stuff for advertising. Ive learned its never to early to start! Ive tried postcards in the past from VistaPrint and they do fairly well. Im thinking of trying door hangers this year. I also just placed my first ad in Yellow Book and Im looking forward to some good results.

[carcrz]

Anyone do some gutters over by Barstow (114th Terr & State Line)? Probably 100 X 40 / 2 story house. Customer/friend moved to Arkansas & they just sold the house but need the gutters cleaned as per contract requirement. I'd subcontract it out. PM me a guestimate. I want to make sure I have someone to do it before I call them to make sure they still want it done. I'm skeered of heights so you won't catch me up there this time of the year. Must be insured!

[HazellLawnCare]

Is one company responsible for all of the Quiktrips in the KC area? Reason I am asking is they all look so uniform in their appearance.

[IN2MOWN]

Is one company responsible for all of the Quiktrips in the KC area? Reason I am asking is they all look so uniform in their appearance.



I talked to a rep for QT once and she told me that each one is individually taken care of but one company does most of them.

[HazellLawnCare]

Do you know what the one company is?

[IN2MOWN]

Do you know what the one company is?


I dont. This was about 2 years ago that I spoke with her. If you contact the human relations DEPT they can tell you though. Other gas stations like BP are all independently owned so if you go in to each one you can just talk to the owners and they will tell you what to do.

[HazellLawnCare]

I have been doing alot of direct mail lately, hopefully we can start picking up some new commercial work.

[IN2MOWN]

I have been doing alot of direct mail lately, hopefully we can start picking up some new commercial work.



I only take care of 2 commercial lots right now. A church and a drycleaner. The church came from a direct mailer and the drycleaners is because its owned by one of my customers. I have another very small one in the works due to some interaction from my wife and her job with a guy who owns the building. Ive come to find that most commercials are picked up through existing residential customers usually who own the building or work for them. Its just to damn hard to go out and pick them up on your own.

[HazellLawnCare]

I agree with you there.

[IN2MOWN]

I would much rather send out 1000 postcards, flyers, doorhangers, etc to residential then commercial. Its just to cutthroat IMO.

[robertsturf]

The Quick-Trips in this area are all maintained by Sterling Lawns. I think they are in the Grain Valley area. Too much foot traffic for my taste.

[ADVANCED LAWNCARE LLC.]

Traveln trees, what have you got going on 150 highway?

[carcrz]

He's just doing trees for now. I stopped over & talked to him the other day. Poor guy sunk his dually in that mud & then just about had his loader stuck. I'm guessing that next spring he will be into selling the rock, mulch, topsoil, & probably some larger trees. It'll probably depend on where the highway's going to go though. I know I lost 4 Black Walnuts on Thursday & will be losing my circle drive too when they start up.

[Travel'n Trees]

We are in the process of what he said, but we constantly are doing trees and Topsoil, if you need some call if you need some rock we don't have our scale yet, we do all sizes of trees we 20 2" trees for a landscaper in Olathe and a 2/3's of a semi load of trees for another one in K.C. and 200 for another landscaper this week if weather permits. I always try to bring extras back just usually run them to jobs right now instead.

[Travel'n Trees]

Carcrz what is the deal with the maroon chevy? I like it! I have a dropped one ton.

[carcrz]

Wanna buy it? I need to get the radio working again. I took out my amps & I think the wiring harness is bad or something because there isn't any sound going out w/o using the pre-outs. It was one of those deals where I started working on it & then got burned out. It runs good, but I didn't renew the tags on it because I always drive the Dodge now. I need to work on it, maybe that's what I'll do today.

[KCLandscape]

DUI Checkpoints/roadblocks between now and New Year's:

"down by Pembroke School on Ward Parkway ,

out on Wornall Road at 95th,

all around Westport , 39th and the Trafficway , 44th and Main

the north end of the Broadway Bridge

probably some other places, too, but I know those for sure"

Be careful while out partying & happy holidays. Pass it on to your drinking friends etc

[Travel'n Trees]

What year is it. Are you into the stereos, I'm selling a escalade ith 23's and 6 tv's 3 12 in subs, custom paint, spinners, alarm.

[carcrz]

'95. I used to be into the stereo stuff, got tired of saying "what" so I got out of it & started getting into a crisp, clean sound. Sounds like a nice Escalade! I've been meaning to work on it for the last couple months, but it's sometimes hard to get motivated.

[Travel'n Trees]

I know the guys have trashed the crew cab one ton lowered.

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

anyone else going to the commercial pesticide conference in Blue Springs on the 17th?

[Travel'n Trees]

Hey everyone have a Merry Christmas. Loy we don't do any but always needing those that do.

[carcrz]

Anyone know of a good class to send some guys to for training & then the tests for pesticides? They really don't have any history w/ mixtures & that stuff so I figured I'd let someone else do the basics & then follow up from there.

[carcrz]

Hey everyone have a Merry Christmas. Loy we don't do any but always needing those that do.
Send 'em my way! I can always be busier.

[Travel'n Trees]

Next time I see you I need some of your cards. I always have lots of applications close to your house.

[carcrz]

I'll grab some more. If you see my truck somewhere, take a bunch off the back window.

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

Happy New Year guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! W're slowing down. If anybody needs backhoe, dozer or trackhoe work done let me know. loyshomeservices@yahoo.com

[carcrz]

Everything's slowing down. Another month or so & it'll start picking up again though. I'm just cleaning up equipment for now. Mostly tinkering & hanging out w/ my grandparents that are visiting.

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

Yeah, I'm used to it but man I hate pulling maintenance on all of the equip.

[carcrz]

Better than having to replace it for lack of maintenance. I really hate doing that!

[KCLandscape]

Anyone want to get subbed for some BIG limestone block walls out around K-10 and Woodland. Insurance required. Sometime in the next two months.
I think the subdivision is Falcon Ridge Estates.

Let me know..

[Travel'n Trees]

Big walls, or big rocks, big walls I would be interested, big rocks it is hard to beat Keith Scott.

[KCLandscape]

What do U mean, this would be big rocks and big walls. Who is keith??
Thanks,
Nate

[Travel'n Trees]

every big rock wall in K.C. that looks perfect is almost always his. He bought the quarry where he gets his rock.

[KCLandscape]

He sounds like a good guy to build a BIG FAT HUGE WALL...
or two.
I/We are interested. I will shoot you a personal message. Thanks :-)

[vaughnslawns]

vaughns Lawns out of belton,grandveiw.raymore...:dancing:

[carcrz]

Glad to meet ya!

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

welcome Vaughn, how long have you been in buisness?

[cleancutccl]

are you guy's talking about scott's backhoe service out of eudora?

[Travel'n Trees]

No Keith Scott out of Raymore (816) 224-8850. You can't beat his prices with anything I have tried. I had him on a builder that I do, in Lee's Summit and I gave his number to one in Leawood.

[carcrz]

Isn't he over on 291? I know that name, I just can't figure out where I've seen it.

[Travel'n Trees]

Yes just south of 58 highway.

[Travel'n Trees]

Yes just south of 58 highway. With the big display.

[carcrz]

I thought so. He's got a nice little setup going there.

[Travel'n Trees]

Serious money. Big walls have been good to him. Give me a call.

[vaughnslawns]

worked for others for 7 years!! 2nd season solo, thank you.

[Travel'n Trees]

What do you do?

[carcrz]

lawns :laugh:

[vaughnslawns]

Lawn care... no fert as of yet...small landscape installs. last year i had 72 lawn service accounts

[vaughnslawns]

looking forward to some networking

[carcrz]

Anyone know of any 3 - 5 acre lots for sale? I was going to purchase my dad's house over on 150 since he just got married & will be living in her home until her daughter is done w/ school, but he is starting to give us the impression that he doesn't really want to sell it. I kind of want to stay on this side of town (150 hwy area), but not so far out that I have to drive forever. I found some 3 acre tracts on Hubach Hill Rd, but haven't committed yet. Just let me know if you guys happen across anything.

[Travel'n Trees]

Their are lots all over narrow down where exactly. By your dad's house is tough but within 10 miles isn't.

[carcrz]

My dad's is kind of a central location for all of my customers & that's why I am kinda trying to find something close by. 10 miles is fine, but I really would like something close to a main/higher speed limit road so I can hit the highway easy. I hate back roads w/ a loaded trailer.

[Greatdane522003]

I'm planning a doing a direct mailer through consliadated mailing, I'm going to get out about 8,000-10,000 fliers, I didn't know if anyone on here as done something like this? and if you had any luck on it? thanks!:weightlifter:

[carcrz]

Haven't tried it yet. I seem to do good w/ a referral program though. I just give a discount if they send someone to me that signs up for the year.

[IN2MOWN]

I'm planning a doing a direct mailer through consliadated mailing, I'm going to get out about 8,000-10,000 fliers, I didn't know if anyone on here as done something like this? and if you had any luck on it? thanks!:weightlifter:


If youre only sending it out once expect lower numbers. Ive always found that targeting certain areas and sending multiple mailers out is better. The key is repetition.

[warren piece]

I know where there is a 3 acre lot for sale in Lone Jack. My neighbor is selling it. They were going to build on it but he got laid off. It is a nice lot.

[carcrz]

That might be a little far out, but PM me w/ some more info. The Mrs. said she doesn't mind driving if we get what we are looking for.

[Green Acres]

Does anyone know of anybody that does straw blowing. I have about 15 acres that I need to straw.

[Travel'n Trees]

Scott Swartz can. Are we gonna get any snow?

[carcrz]

I doubt it. I really wanted some, but Gary keeps changing the forecast saying that we are probably going to just get rain & ice now, maybe a little snow. Oh well, at least I won't have to get out of the truck now. I can just put down deicer.

[apowell18]

Does anyone know who got the install for "the village at Addams Dairy" in Blue Springs? It's a townhome community, brand new...just curious, I drive by everyday and haven't seen a name on a truck.

[Green Acres]

Travel'n Tree
Do you have that guy's number for the straw blowing?

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

Beamer Const. out of Blue Springs does it. Sorry, no number

[Mowgli]

Astro fiber glass Camper shell for Dodge Dakota quad- cab.
It's in great condition. Will fit Dakota quad- cab 2005 maybe 2006, down to 2001. See the pics
I Paid $950 + tax for it.
Asking $550

If you have any question please PM me.

[Travel'n Trees]

Gary Pipes at Developer's helpers also has one number is (816) 918-4631. Try him first. if not try Scott at(816)522-1085.

[Green Acres]

Thanks for the help.

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

Hi HO, Hi HO it's spreading salt i GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:usflag:

[IN2MOWN]

Hi HO, Hi HO it's spreading salt i GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:usflag:



I started yesterday about 10 in the morning. Worked till 5 this morning. Just got up from a nice nap. Looks like round 2 isnt what they thought it would be but we still have 3-5 coming tommorow in the form of snow.

[apowell18]

I don't plow or salt, but wondering if any of you drive a Dodge 3500? Out in Grain Valley today with salt and blade...just curious...

[J&KLAWNSERVICE]

hi, new to lawn business im in buchannan county

[J&KLAWNSERVICE]

do you guys ever advertise on craiglist or something im in buchannan country

[Primolawn]

J&K - Hey, I just listed a snow plow on Craigslist. It was the first time I've used it.

Josh

[J&KLAWNSERVICE]

really?????? cool did you see my ad ? aslo wat categ did you list at ?

[Primolawn]

No I didn't. What did you list? I can't remember what heading it was under?

[J&KLAWNSERVICE]

o you listed an actual snow plow for someone to buy?? i thought you were advertsing!!! im gona put a ad for lawn and landscape on craigslist. do you have a lawn business too??

[Primolawn]

Yes. We offer most services but do sub out our chemical work.

[J&KLAWNSERVICE]

cool hey i saw your snow plow on craiglist! are you advertising yet for mowing or wait till warms up??????

[Primolawn]

We probably won't advertise on Craigslist.

[J&KLAWNSERVICE]

Im not gona do craiglist until late spring i did it in fall and lil bit winter no calls craigslist isnt that great for that stuff. Are you booked yet for any spring yards to mow or anything????

[Primolawn]

Yah you could say that. We've started renewing our mowing contracts for our commercial property. Fun times. :dizzy:

[J&KLAWNSERVICE]

O that good at least you got some yards lined up i dont have none yet!!!

[apowell18]

quick question for you guys here in town...what equipment do you run and who is your dealer? I'm leaning toward a stander this spring and Valley Outdoor Equipment carries them here in Grain Valley...anyone go through them?

[J&KLAWNSERVICE]

sorry dude this is my first year starting i cant really anwser that but i can say im gona be getting my riding and someday grasshopper from cub in my town they got great deals and financing nice people

[Envision]

Does anyone know of anybody that does straw blowing. I have about 15 acres that I need to straw.

Never used them, however they are nice people. They store their equipment the same place I do.

http://www.seedingsolutions.com/

[carcrz]

I currently use Ferris & Walker. Ferris, I use the Family Center & Walker I go to Hartzler. Blue Valley Tractor & Ball Power Equipment also service Ferris. My next mower purchase will be a Stander & will probably be bought from Lawn & Leisure in Lee's Summit.

[Turf Cutters]

I bought my ATV from Valley Outdoor. They treated me very well. Very nice people to deal with. My atv was in for warranty work, they gave me a loaner to finish pushing snow with. That was two years ago.

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

Hi Ho, Hi Ho still plowing and salting I go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:usflag:

[Primolawn]

Hey Loy - how much snow did you get??

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

not much. mostly freezing rain and sleet. you?

[Primolawn]

Pretty much the same I guess. Not really enough to even drop the blade. We did a lot of salting and sanding though.

[carcrz]

I put down a lot of deicer. Not really much pushing unless it was soft enough. I'll probably go out tonight & push off the stuff that turned to slush so it doesn't turn into a bumpy skating rink again. What happened to the snow we were supposed to get? I got 1/8" of snow, but got 3 1/2" of ice before that. I HATE ICE!!!

[Travel'n Trees]

Im with you no more ice, I got 1.5 hours of sleep between Thursday night and Monday. Monday night here we go again. Someone broke into my wifes car and took 2 TV's during storm.

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

i hate thieves!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[carcrz]

As do I!!! I put up cameras around my stuff so if I lose it, I at least can look for the truck that took it. Tons of locks also help out a bit.

[Travel'n Trees]

they got lucky and took out the video record part of the alarm. The truck has 4 cameras in it. Just getting almost done with this storm. Hey carcrz I had a church that was suppose to call you about salting a parking lot.

[carcrz]

Haven't heard from them yet. I'm still trying to get the freakin ice to melt in a shopping center up the street. I finally got all of the ice off the side walk at least. It doesn't have hardly any traffic on one section so the ice melt isn't wanting to really work all that well. I might go buy some salt & sand over @ Rock City if it doesn't get any better.

[J&KLAWNSERVICE]

anyone going to the civic arena home show in Feb? Wondering if its okay to just pass flyers and business cards instead of renting a 2 to 3 hundred dollar booth cause i dont have the money for a booth right now. i just wana hand stuff to people walking around!!!!
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first year -lawn business!!!

[carcrz]

I would imagine they might frown on that.

[J&KLAWNSERVICE]

everyone says it okay!!! my neighbor across the street letting me share his booth. its all GOOD!!!

what the most Money you made from a huge yard mowing or landscape project??? im curious!

[carcrz]

I'd rather not say. I stay healthy though.

[J&KLAWNSERVICE]

ha ha.. how much have you made in a season?

[carcrz]

I'd rather not say in an open forum for everyone to see. When you are able to send messages, get a hold of me & we can talk. I make a good living & the Mrs. stays @ home w/ the little man if that says anything.

[J&KLAWNSERVICE]

yea ok i understand!! no problem! I hope this homeshow brings me clients to do their lawns! what your opions on , (flyers, and a Contract? ) i made up a great looking 1 on word! sorry bout the ?'s i need advice

[carcrz]

I use word as well for my contracts. I used Printshop for some flyers years ago, but I haven't needed to advertise in a couple years as I am as busy as the lake likes me to be (but can always be busier). Are you trying to pick up lawns in KC or St. Joe?

[J&KLAWNSERVICE]

mostly st.joe and areas around like savannah platte city maybe faucett little towns. word mouth the best i just need to tell as many people as i can about the business right? especially at the show where alot of pepole are!!

[carcrz]

When you are starting out, you have to go to people. Once you are established then they come to you. I was kind of lucky in that my family & friends know A LOT of people & helped me a ton w/ promoting me to their friends & co-workers. I also still have professors from college calling me from time to time w/ some referrals.

Sounds like you might want to start a new thread. Just a thought.

[J&KLAWNSERVICE]

I'm just gona advertise as Much as i can at this show next month and see if i can get any thing im sure i will cause i have alot of people gona be helping me (landscape stores) contruction companys so hopefully that will get the word out

[apowell18]

carcrz...where did you go to college? in kc? Northwest MO...been through St. Joe quite a bit J&K, not a bad town up there...

[carcrz]

Mid America Nazarene University

[Travel'n Trees]

My dad origanaly landscaped it and drug me there for years, and now I have relocated some of his trees there with the 90 in spade. There are a lot of good connections there I have tied into some monster jobs from friend to friend there.

[J&KLAWNSERVICE]

yea its an okay town i guess

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

mabee we'll get the good old snow this weekend instead of that darn ice!!!!!!

[Primolawn]

I bet we don't get anything. I hope I'm wrong.

[carcrz]

60% chance for 1 - 3" of SNOW!!! I'm just glad all that stinking ice is gone.

[Travel'n Trees]

Yeah I put 190 miles on my 4 wheeler I think I need a new edge on my blade. I hope we get 4-5. 1-3 doesn't pay enough.

[carcrz]

I just grouped everything 1 - 5 w/ a 1" trigger. It made life so much easier. I actually would love to get 9" or more again. That's where the real money is.

[J&KLAWNSERVICE]

i snow plow the airport runways at mci haaha kidding that would be alot of money !!!!!
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"" You have to spend money to make money""

[Travel'n Trees]

We are 1-4. Heck yeah 9 would be great. And melt in the next 3 days. I am ready to dig some more trees. What kind do you guys use I am thinking of buying like 6 lescos but that is alot of money. We broke 16 this last snow.

[carcrz]

i snow plow the airport runways at mci

You should have seen my face when I started to read that :laugh:

[carcrz]

What kind of what? Spreaders - I'm using a Salt Dogg for walking & a Meyers tailgate for the truck. I'm not conviced on either one yet though. When I sold that F250 to James, I had to sell my Buyers sperader because the Dodge is a shorty. That buyers was a tank for spreading bulk stuff. I'm thinking I might be putting on a dump bed or an insert so I can buy some bulk stuff on the next go around & I definitely don't want to shovel it out if I don't use it all up.

What suppliers are you guys using for deicer? I need to add to my list because Helena & Lesco both ran out on me. I went through 6 pallets by myself this last go around. I only used 1 when we get just snow last time!

[Travel'n Trees]

I subcontract and when my guys got low I had to the GSA and throw 6 pallets by hand from storage container, remember I am a sub and I don't buy it myself.

[carcrz]

That's right. I forgot about that.

Not working today? I figured you'd be trying to dig out those trucks by now.

[Travel'n Trees]

I am putting a new prndl sensor on a truck and a returning 6 $65 spreaders that did'nt last one whole day. I got some bad fuel in another truck and bought a filter and fuel pump incase and some warrantied brakes I got to go to Oreilly to return. Might get some salt. Got to go check a wall we are doing in Blue Springs, we got a wrecking ball out there because the jack hammer broke on the track hoe.

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

I'm getting ready too. they say a big wet snow. beets the he77 out of ice!!!!

[carcrz]

ohhh my! Wet snow. That stuff is the best to push around if it is during business hours. It'll be a blast pushing it over night I'm sure!

[Primolawn]

Where are you guys buying your "salt" and sand?

[vaughnslawns]

anybody around belton/raymore?:walking:

[Travel'n Trees]

Lesco said they will be open. Also Randy's might have some in Lee's Summit. I am looking for some more snow blowers.

[J&KLAWNSERVICE]

cummings tools or watever in gladstone has a 120 dollar backpack leaf blower i forgot the brand though...

[carcrz]

anybody around belton/raymore?:walking:

I'm everywhere. :weightlifter:

[PLM-1]

I never saw so many guys running around with their plows on today WITHOUT ballast in my life. One really stood out, a white crew cab chevy 2500 hd with a blizzard 810 with 2 feet of rear fender well gap and the front wheels tucked up inside the wells. Bout the same with a white dodge and a meyer V. Ridiculous!

[Travel'n Trees]

Raymore is right on the other side of my subdivision. Right off of 155 th I also have three duplexs on that road.

[carcrz]

I plowed the first go around w/o anything in the back. It was just snow so it pushed pretty easy as long as I kept up w/ it. Plus when I am making big passes it is easier to see w/ nothing in the back. But, I was pushing @ night so I had to go back in the morning to put down the deicer anyways.

[IN2MOWN]

Where are you guys buying your "salt" and sand?


If youre looking for bulk for your spreader try Holiday Sand on 47th and K-7. You can go and get it or they deliver.

[Primolawn]

It's finally coming down!! Down by Gardner it's coming down heavy!!

Good luck everyone.

[IN2MOWN]

Be careful. Lots of idiots out already.

[Young Lawn Boy]

how about that snow!!! made so money today

[Primolawn]

Man that was a good day! Did everyone make it back with out trouble?

[Travel'n Trees]

Yeah expcept for the 4 wheeler it is a auto I mainly use it for snow been rode 3 other times in last year. It isn't shifting. 3 more salt spreaders broke just couldn't bring myself to use the new lesco I got Friday. I will only use it for salt but I am having a hard time using it. And someone stole a crew from me for $28 a hour at 4 o'clock and I have been kicking him alot of work lately, and last two snows, I kept him and his crew busy.

[carcrz]

Just waking up from my nap. Man, what a storm. That stuff was cake to push. Way easier than the ice last weekend. To make things even better, we have a 20% chance for more next weekend!!! Money money money

[Primolawn]

There is nothing like a great afternoon nap! I was down for almost 4 hours.

[carcrz]

Yup - 4 as well. Now it's time to go out for the rest of the night.:sleeping:

[IN2MOWN]

29 hours and Im done. Now I get to sleep for a couple hours and start packing to move.

I heard there is a chance for some freezing rain tonight...?

[Primolawn]

IN2MOWN - where you moving to?

[IN2MOWN]

IN2MOWN - where you moving to?


Im staying in Shawnee. Over near Shawnee Mission PKWY and Midland.

[carcrz]

I think they're just saying fluries for the next day or so. On one hand I hope they're right, on the other I hope they way underestimated it. I heard something about more this next weekend. Is this the trend for our winter? They're going to start calling it "Snowy Saturday" and "Salty Sunday"

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

I finally got some rest, now on to the repairs!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Primolawn]

Im staying in Shawnee. Over near Shawnee Mission PKWY and Midland.

I used to hang out over off Midland and 435 at the Tuckaway apts. Man there was some nice talent over there.

[vaughnslawns]

creekmoore sub -divsion ? yes a nice easy pushing!

[Travel'n Trees]

Man my neighborhood was full of people pushing driveways when I came home. 4 people in a 1 block area door to door I wonder what people charge for driveways?

[IN2MOWN]

I used to hang out over off Midland and 435 at the Tuckaway apts. Man there was some nice talent over there.



I think I know which apts you are talking about. I had a buddy who's Dad used to live in there a while back . I bought an old stone farmhouse just west of Tomahawk Golf Course. Started to renovate it back in November. I finally finished up most of the first story so its time to move in.

[Primolawn]

Any of you guys ever "hear" of a place called Tangos off US169?? If so have you been by it lately?? It's called the End Zone now.:drinkup:

[IN2MOWN]

Any of you guys ever "hear" of a place called Tangos off US169?? If so have you been by it lately?? It's called the End Zone now.:drinkup:



I havent been out there since it changed. In fact its been years since Ive been to a strip bar. Maybe Im cheap but I cant justify paying women to take their clothes off when I can get it for free. ;)

[Primolawn]

The only reason I know is because I live over in that area and wanted to inform my brothers.

[Travel'n Trees]

Where did everyone go??

[carcrz]

I'm here for a minute. Just about to go out & do some running around.

[IN2MOWN]

Where did everyone go??



Still trying to get back normal sleeping habits from the last 2 weeks :)

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

studying up on this damn comm. pesticide applicato;) rs exam!

[Primolawn]

studying up on this damn comm. pesticide applicato;) rs exam!

Good luck Loy!!