Kansas City!!!!

[Greatdane522003]

Sorry type-O 913-789-8572

[HazellLawnCare]

Do any of you have any postcards going out yet? If so how many and how many accounts are you hoping to pick up?

[Greatdane522003]

I'll start putting signs up here in about 2 weeks, My big mailer will go out about the 2nd Week of march! I need to shoot for about 40 more!!!!! I'm already calling up last years customers to get them signed back up for 08'

[IN2MOWN]

Im hitting about 50 commercial buildings within 1.5 miles of me 5 times in the next 5 weeks with oversized postcards. Im also sending out about 1000 door hangers. New website is almost ready also.

Im hoping to add around 25-30 new accounts this year.

[Icemanku]

where would I find a place to send out postcards?

[IN2MOWN]

where would I find a place to send out postcards?


Are you talking about ordering them?

www.vistaprint.com


You can design your own there. Fairly inexpensive.

[IN2MOWN]

Looks like we have a storm brewing tomorrow guys. 3-8 inches of snow on top of ice and sleet!


yay...

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

man what a winter. And the almanac said it would be fair. I'm not complainning, all the new equipment paid for itself and them some :clapping:

[Icemanku]

Are you talking about ordering them?

www.vistaprint.com


You can design your own there. Fairly inexpensive.

I've never sent them out before. Do they print addresses in certain zip codes? how does it all work?

[Icemanku]

What kind of labor?

mowing , mulching, trimming

[IN2MOWN]

I've never sent them out before. Do they print addresses in certain zip codes? how does it all work?


The addresses and postage are up to you unless you want to pay extra money and them do it.

I personally know who I want to target. Compile a list of addresses. Print them out on labels and get them in the mail.

[IN2MOWN]

mowing , mulching, trimming


All my prices on stuff like that are different.

Mowing is my main income. I charge by the yard for that not the hour. Mulching is priced at $80.00 per cubic yard INSTALLED. If you are talking about trimming bushes, hedges and doing landscape maint. then I charge $40.00 per man hour.

[IN2MOWN]

man what a winter. And the almanac said it would be fair. I'm not complainning, all the new equipment paid for itself and them some :clapping:



I know. I kept telling myself to buy a plow last fall and I just would not do it. Now I'm kicking myself.

[paolaken]

i'm not happy. i woke up sick this morning. i'll probably be out all night working. wow, what a day yesterday though. very sloppy out.

[Icemanku]

The addresses and postage are up to you unless you want to pay extra money and them do it.

I personally know who I want to target. Compile a list of addresses. Print them out on labels and get them in the mail.

how do you compile a list?

[IN2MOWN]

how do you compile a list?


Well since I know who I want to send them to I just look up their address.

[Icemanku]

Well since I know who I want to send them to I just look up their address.

my theory is that you can have someone post the addresses of each zip code on the cards? let's say I want to order 2k post cards and send them to different zip codes? how & can I do that?

[IN2MOWN]

my theory is that you can have someone post the addresses of each zip code on the cards? let's say I want to order 2k post cards and send them to different zip codes? how & can I do that?

Im not sure I understand...

[Icemanku]

Im not sure I understand...

Let's say I want to buy 2k of post cards a send them out to every address in zip code 66???. How do I do so? how do I order them? how do I get the addresses!? I can't just drive by & write down all the addresses I want to hit.

[KCLandscape]

Can't you all go find a room...
We got snow on the way.

What does anyone think you're gonna get.
I am thinking this might be the one I've been looking for,
and so are the kid's sleds!

Predictions wanted...

[IN2MOWN]

Let's say I want to buy 2k of post cards a send them out to every address in zip code 66???. How do I do so? how do I order them? how do I get the addresses!? I can't just drive by & write down all the addresses I want to hit.



Well I got my addresses through a realtor that I know. She pulled up them all up through the MLS system and tax records.

As far as ordering them...I gave you the website the use. Just design them and order them.

[IN2MOWN]

Can't you all go find a room...
We got snow on the way.

What does anyone think you're gonna get.
I am thinking this might be the one I've been looking for,
and so are the kid's sleds!

Predictions wanted...



Leezak just predicted 6-10 for the metro! Ill go with 5...

[robertsturf]

I say 4-6" south part of the Metro.The rest I don't care because I don't go there.

[vaughnslawns]

4 inchs....

[Icemanku]

4 inchs....

overland park 3"

[Adam3669]

i am 100% planning on class being cancelled tomorrow.

[IN2MOWN]

Well its 1:00 and it looks like we will get about 1.5 - 2 inches...another great effort by our crack weather crew!

[br549oicu8]

Got at least 6 here in Leavenworth!!!

[paolaken]

about an inch in paola. and it didn't come down till this morning. got alittle pushin in though.

[HazellLawnCare]

Less than an inch out here in Marshall. It was a race to see if we could get it all salted before it melted on its own!

[Adam3669]

atleast a few here in OP. Enough to get outta' class :cool2:

[IN2MOWN]

atleast a few here in OP. Enough to get outta' class :cool2:


What the heck is that all about? I think I had maybe 3 snow days total in HS. Nowadays the city gets a couple flakes and it shuts down.

[vaughnslawns]

4 with drifts

[carcrz]

3" in Belton, Grandview, & Leawood, & 2" in Raytown

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

an official 5 up here at the airport but I had 6 at my house

[robertsturf]

3/4" - 1" in Independence.

[Adam3669]

What the heck is that all about? I think I had maybe 3 snow days total in HS. Nowadays the city gets a couple flakes and it shuts down.

Probobly pansy mommy's and daddy's who don't want johnny driving in the "terrible weather" and threaten to sue if he gets hurt driving to school.

[Travel'n Trees]

The Plaza was our biggest area 4 inches. Everywhere else minimum.

[IN2MOWN]

Probobly pansy mommy's and daddy's who don't want johnny driving in the "terrible weather" and threaten to sue if he gets hurt driving to school.



Probably right...I went to a Catholic HS though so most of the time when Shawnee Mission or Blue Valley closed we still had to go.

[LonniesLawns]

Actually, the decison to call off school is usually made by the bus companies - who have had to tighten there own acceptance of risk in order to maintain lower insurance rates.

Pretty much you can feel assured that if it has snowed at all between 12:am and 6am -- school is cancelled.

[IN2MOWN]

Actually, the decison to call off school is usually made by the bus companies - who have had to tighten there own acceptance of risk in order to maintain lower insurance rates.

Pretty much you can feel assured that if it has snowed at all between 12:am and 6am -- school is cancelled.



Not for me it wasnt. It was the arch-diocese that called it. I dont even see buses around here anymore for HS. I dont think they exsist in Johnson County.

[Icemanku]

Have any of you started calling for commercial bids? Am I a little late if I start next week?

[KsMowerman]

I've got a lot of my contracts re-signed this year already. I would say you need to start as soon as possible.

[ffemtmcd]

Anyone got an opinion on getting an EIN for a small sole prop. business?? Any advantages or disadvantages? So far the only advantage I see is giving a number that not your SSN to a business. Thanks for the input.

[vaughnslawns]

tax breaks

[Envision]

Tax breaks don't have anything to do with it, you wouldn't need one unless you have employees or you are involved in a partnership. However, having one to eliminate giving out your SSN is a good reason, one instance you would use an EIN is when opening a business bank account. I can't say I used mine much before I hired employees......

http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=97872,00.html

[vaughnslawns]

not true when you inc. or llc. and are solp p you have better breaks same as big boys? unless cpa informed me wrong..

[IN2MOWN]

not true when you inc. or llc. and are solp p you have better breaks same as big boys? unless cpa informed me wrong..


That is true but has nothing to do with getting an EIN.

[ffemtmcd]

I asked my tax person about the ein and tax breaks - he said that as long as I have reciepts for the stuff I buy for the business, there's no difference - the ein would just be so you wouldn't have to give your ssn and it's easier to get to "wholesale" items.

[IN2MOWN]

I asked my tax person about the ein and tax breaks - he said that as long as I have reciepts for the stuff I buy for the business, there's no difference - the ein would just be so you wouldn't have to give your ssn and it's easier to get to "wholesale" items.

Exactly.....

[vaughnslawns]

We Need To Start A New Thread.... 08

[Greatdane522003]

I have for sale a Ryan Aerator Great Shape Runs Well,But I'm missing the Belt cover Selling it because I'm updating my equipment for 08' asking $1500 If interested Please Call 913-789-8572 Thanks!

[Greatdane522003]

here's another pic!

[paolaken]

come on spring. this sucks, very tired of winter. i want to get out and play in the dirt or something. i havn't even had the dingo out in over a month. anyone else ready for spring?

[IN2MOWN]

come on spring. this sucks, very tired of winter. i want to get out and play in the dirt or something. i havn't even had the dingo out in over a month. anyone else ready for spring?


Looks like it will be a few more weeks. Ill be out tomorrow and Thursday to get some work done but other then that its back to the 20 for a while.

[HazellLawnCare]

Anyone know of a good landscape designer in our area?

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

Here we go again, got the plows ready to go! Ready for spring!:hammerhead:

[IN2MOWN]

Here we go again, got the plows ready to go! Ready for spring!:hammerhead:




yay...:dizzy::dizzy::dizzy:

[Hamons]

Just wanted to say hello to old friends -- I've been gone for a while but was allowed back in.

Looking forward to talking with you as we learn to be more profitable

[carcrz]

Good to see you came back. There's a whole new crowd since you've left, I think myself included.

[IN2MOWN]

That was an interesting snow...the good news is I made some money and 90% of it melted today so I can hit some cleanups this week!

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

Yeh, I wish they were all like that. Got a full nights sleep, plowed off real clean, didn't use up alot of salt and home in time to build a snowman with my 5 year old twins..... Priceless:clapping:

[paolaken]

That was an interesting snow...the good news is I made some money and 90% of it melted today so I can hit some cleanups this week!

have you seen the forecast now. cold, rain/ice/snow all week.

[IN2MOWN]

have you seen the forecast now. cold, rain/ice/snow all week.

Not tomorrow. 42 and sunny!

Ill take it. One day is better then nothing.

[paolaken]

true, i'm ready for more 1 day. how about 2 or 3 in a row. is the snow all gone there? it was gone here yesterday afternoon

[IN2MOWN]

true, i'm ready for more 1 day. how about 2 or 3 in a row. is the snow all gone there? it was gone here yesterday afternoon


50s next week. If I dont get out and start cutting my wife is going to kill me. Im driving her crazy.

[THRIFTY]

So whens everyone gonna start throwing out their flyers, ads, etc for the 08' Mow season? Im thinking about March 1st, anyone think thats too early? I got 3000 door hangers, and a dozen yard signs for this season. What are you guys using? Good luck to all!

-Matt-

[IN2MOWN]

So whens everyone gonna start throwing out their flyers, ads, etc for the 08' Mow season? Im thinking about March 1st, anyone think thats too early? I got 3000 door hangers, and a dozen yard signs for this season. What are you guys using? Good luck to all!

-Matt-



I started 2 weeks ago.

[jdlawn]

I started 2 weeks ago.

same here, havent got many calls yet but people aren't really thinking about mowing yet.

[THRIFTY]

Well I guess I better get started...

[IN2MOWN]

same here, havent got many calls yet but people aren't really thinking about mowing yet.


Youre right. Its still to early to make a decision. I like getting the seed planted early though.

[Mowgli]

Hi everyone,
I am out here in Lenexa.
I am not new. I just didn't post that often.

I just want to know any of you order your fliers locally? If so, where?
I already have enough mowing acct..This is will be for my painting business, and i want to support local Biz...
Thanks
Troy

[mowman84]

Just going to say hi. I mow in KC around Prairie village,Leawood and Mission hills. Any one else around here? Good luck for this upcomming season.

[THRIFTY]

Man this weather blooooooooowssss! Ready for spring and $$$$!!

[ffemtmcd]

When do you all start your mowing season??

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

generaly 4 me it's the 3rd week in March. But I'm not sure it will ever warm up.:confused:

[jdlawn]

generaly 4 me it's the 3rd week in March.

same here 3rd or 4th week in march, if it warms up!:hammerhead:

[IN2MOWN]

2nd week I do all my spring cleanups and its usually the 3rd or 4th week I start cutting FT. Most of the weathermen around here said this morning that we can expect a pretty big warmup towards the middle and end of next week.

[itsallaboutthestripes]

2nd week I do all my spring cleanups and its usually the 3rd or 4th week I start cutting FT. Most of the weathermen around here said this morning that we can expect a pretty big warmup towards the middle and end of next week.

And you trust them? They have no clue until it happens. The difference between a weatherman and a meterologist is a window.

[IN2MOWN]

And you trust them? They have no clue until it happens. The difference between a weatherman and a meterologist is a window.



Do I trust them? No.

Leezak has been almost dead on right about everything this winter though.

And it has to warm up eventually....

[rjgolfer]

Lezak comes into my girlfriends restaruant every Saturday and he says next 30 days might be rough...lets hope he is wrong for a change!!!

[IN2MOWN]

Lezak comes into my girlfriends restaruant every Saturday and he says next 30 days might be rough...lets hope he is wrong for a change!!!



Thats what I heard also. Warming up then by the end of March a blizzard will hit and then winter is over.

[carcrz]

That'd be alright I guess, but I would much rather it started hitting 70's tomorrow. Guess that's not going to happen w/ sleet & snow in route.

[IN2MOWN]

Soon enough guys soon enough...

[vaughnslawns]

need for heat...

[Mowgli]

Hi everyone,
I just want to know any of you order your fliers locally? If so, where?
I already have enough mowing acct..This is will be for my painting business, and i want to support local Biz...
Thanks
Troy

Now Body? Wow.

[farmboy1285]

Man you guys have been going crazy with this thread this is probably the bigest one I ever seen. Nice to see so many people from the KC area.

[ffemtmcd]

I'm in need of an 8 - 10' trailer(preferably cheap) and a decent trimmer. If anyone has one to sell or get rid of let me know. Thanks
BTW - Mowgli, a friend of mine uses a co. locally, as soon as I see him again i'll get ya the name of the place.

[carcrz]

There's usually a few trailers on craigslist. How much are you wanting to spend?

[ffemtmcd]

I spent 2 hours last night on craigslist and didn't find much, I would like to keep it under 500 - I'll even consider fixer upers - just don't have much capital this time of year.

[paolaken]

I'm in need of an 8 - 10' trailer(preferably cheap) and a decent trimmer. If anyone has one to sell or get rid of let me know. Thanks
BTW - Mowgli, a friend of mine uses a co. locally, as soon as I see him again i'll get ya the name of the place.

there is one for sale on old k c rd just north of hillsdale. it's a tandem. about 12'or so.

[paolaken]

that was like pushing table salt today.

[THRIFTY]

Man I wish I plowed....I bet you guys are really cashing out this year!

[farmboy1285]

I'm in need of an 8 - 10' trailer(preferably cheap) and a decent trimmer. If anyone has one to sell or get rid of let me know. Thanks
BTW - Mowgli, a friend of mine uses a co. locally, as soon as I see him again i'll get ya the name of the place.

I sounds like you just want a used one but if you want to spend a little more I bought a 6.5' x 10' trailer for about $800 or $900 from these guys and they are great I highly recommend them. They might have some used trailers but I doubt it don't know if this helps. By the way they are in pleasonton ks which is about an hour south of kc.
http://www.nealtrailermfg.com/

[Green Acres]

Does anyone know of a good place to have a brake controller put into a truck? Also would like to get some strobes installed on the flatbed. Thanks and hopefully it will stop snowing sometime this year.

[paolaken]

Does anyone know of a good place to have a brake controller put into a truck? Also would like to get some strobes installed on the flatbed. Thanks and hopefully it will stop snowing sometime this year.

had mine done at croft trailers in olathe.

[Greatdane522003]

Ryan Aertor LawnAir 5 for sale Asking $1350 if interested call me @913-789-8572

[Green Acres]

Glad to see that I'm not the only one hanging out at home today.

[Greatdane522003]

Can I just start crying! :cry: We are so close but so far from getting started!

[IN2MOWN]

Can I just start crying! :cry: We are so close but so far from getting started!

Another 7-10 days you will be out working. No worries here. It will come soon enough.

[itsallaboutthestripes]

My back hurts from carry around my wallet after all this snow this winter.

[robertsturf]

You must be up north. I have to properties (HOA's) that I haven't touched this season because they have 3" triggers.

[Travel'n Trees]

I bailed on the trigger deals 2 years ago, not worth it for me. Brake controller what kind of truck most just plug in no wiring. and 2 screws and done.

[IN2MOWN]

I dont mean to sound stupid but whats a "trigger"?

Is that where it has to be a certain amount before you plow?

[Travel'n Trees]

yes I had some accounts once or none of the time in a year forget them they are trying to give you the crap work, and they want you to drop what you are doing for good customers and be there now, even if you state it in your contract that they are on the bottom of your list by doing this.

[Green Acres]

The truck is a 2005 F-350. I talked to a couple of people about the brake controller and it doesn't seem to be that hard to install.

[carcrz]

I bailed on the trigger deals 2 years ago, not worth it for me.

wise idea! That's going to happen next year when I say "bye bye" to those storage facilities.

[carcrz]

The truck is a 2005 F-350. I talked to a couple of people about the brake controller and it doesn't seem to be that hard to install.

Don't know if it is anything like my Dodge, but I just had a wiring harness that plugs right in after hooking it to the controller. Took all of about 5 minutes.

[robertsturf]

The trigger deal is the point where you start plowing the properties. That's easy for you too say to not take on that type of work, but we provide all there lawn maintenance and lawn care for the homes. It's just what you have to put up with sometimes. Do I like it? No, it's just the price of doing business with some HOA's.

[itsallaboutthestripes]

The only things we have a trigger on is driveways 2 inches. And I always hope that we get an inch and 3/4. I can make a whole lot more on parking lots.

[IN2MOWN]

So on these "trigger" deals...

Do you guys do these with commercial properties also? If so what happens if someone slips, falls and breaks their neck because the property was to cheap to pay you guys to do it? Can the person come back on you?

[itsallaboutthestripes]

All my lots want it off no matter how much. I love the little ice events send out 2 trucks to salt and done in 4 hours. I would rather have ice than snow.

[cod8825]

I agree I was figuring it out today since November 31 I went out a total of fourteen times to salt, scarp sidewalks and lots. This is the best year that I have ever had hands down. I am looking forward to spring but I am like ya another snow or two would be nice.

Matt

[TJ's Lawn Care LLC]

I'm from the Independence area, but mow in the KC area.

[A Lawn Care Co LLC]

Hi Gentlemen,

I am also from KC, midtown area, but work mainly in JoCo. I am looking for a serious partner to take a small lawncare biz to the next level. I used to do landscape and sprinkler work for Village Gardens for 2 1/2 years and mowed off and on for 12 years. Should have my applicators license in March. Been living off of mowing for 2 years now and ready to step it up some.

Looking for someone with strong landscape knowledge and sales skills. Someone not afraid to get in touch with prospects and keep after them. I want an ambitious and motivated person who will take this serious and not some passing quim to work for the summer.

Mowing season is right around the corner and I have some excellent marketing in place and also a contracted telemarketing campaign which is going to be very successful. I am in the Yellow pages and have other very good advertising.

I have 4 trailers. 2 are fully equipped, 1 not in use(20'), and 1 commercial 20' trailer to haul heavy equipment as it is needed.

Some of the equipment includes
Everride Warrior 60" 0 turn w/23hp motor (only 21 hours, is a CHAMP!)
Lawnboy 48" 0 turn
Walkbehind 38" cant remember the brand but runs strong
4 push mowers/new
2 commercial weedeaters
Chipper for smaller jobs
Dodge 1 ton w/dump bed and snow plow

Various shovels, chainsaw, equipment


SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY!!! A one man show cant take it to the next level so I am seeking a person who has been seriously thinking along the same lines and is truley ready to put in the hardwork and hours it takes to make something good out of this with STRONG ability to do sales and aspires to build a strong company. I have the paperwork end taken care of, have also contracted secretarial help for bookkeeping and so forth. This will be a great opportunitiy for the right person to step in and with hardwork and determination and build a lasting enterprise. (some details i have not mentioned here that are important to achieving our goals. I will save this for the right person when we meet). I have a network of helpers to if needed. Lets get the work rolling in!

Look forward to meeting you,

Contact me @
chris_vnhrn@yahoo.com

[paolaken]

anyone else get this snow? we had around 7" out at 3 am and home by 11. very nice. i also don't give them a trigger. if it needs it i do it. never have any complaints yet. been at it 20+ years. that ice or sleet we had the other day wasn't 2". the lots needed plowed bad. the ones that didn't do anything were ice for 2 days.

[IN2MOWN]

anyone else get this snow? we had around 7" out at 3 am and home by 11. very nice. i also don't give them a trigger. if it needs it i do it. never have any complaints yet. been at it 20+ years. that ice or sleet we had the other day wasn't 2". the lots needed plowed bad. the ones that didn't do anything were ice for 2 days.


I got a dusting and its all gone.

[Travel'n Trees]

We got 2 inches

[IN2MOWN]

Travel'n,

Im looking for some pine type trees I could plant on my side yard that would give me a fence of some sorts. Something that grows about 20-25 feet tall and eventually trim up to where the bole would be about 5 feet or so.

Does this sound reasonable? What would you recommend? And what's your price?

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

noy a dam thing up here at KCI

[vaughnslawns]

4-5 inch here

[Travel'n Trees]

White pines like a little more water, soft needles, austrian pines hold up a little better long hard needles, cedar trees just ticks but live great soft. Norway spruce slow growing Short hard needles. $55 and up. I have over a hundred of them right now getting more when weather breaks.

[IN2MOWN]

White pines like a little more water, soft needles, austrian pines hold up a little better long hard needles, cedar trees just ticks but live great soft. Norway spruce slow growing Short hard needles. $55 and up. I have over a hundred of them right now getting more when weather breaks.

Thanks. Im going to be ready to plant in about a month and a half so Ill let you know how many I will need.

How should I space those?

[paolaken]

did some work today. the ground sure is sloppy. got the dingo stuck.

[THRIFTY]

did some work today. the ground sure is sloppy. got the dingo stuck.

Those Dingos look like an awesome product! How do you like it? Do you get alot of use out of it?

[paolaken]

Those Dingos look like an awesome product! How do you like it? Do you get alot of use out of it?

use it all the time. best machine i ever bought. i use it for everything. very rarely leave the shop without it.

[A Lawn Care Co LLC]

Anyone here interested to trade for a ditch witch in new condition.

For trade I can put up an Everride Warrior 27hp w/60 in deck in showroom condition, only 20hrs. I also have a 8' x 20' commercial trailer. 3 axle, dont remember the weight limit but somewhere around 20k lbs. And another 20' trailer w/2-3500lb axles. both about 3-4 years old in perfect working condition. I am also going to post this up on Craigs list.

Any interested parties hollar at me @
Chris_vnhrn@yahoo.com

Regards

[itsallaboutthestripes]

Anyone here interested to trade for a ditch witch in new condition.

For trade I can put up an Everride Warrior 27hp w/60 in deck in showroom condition, only 20hrs. I also have a 8' x 20' commercial trailer. 3 axle, dont remember the weight limit but somewhere around 20k lbs. And another 20' trailer w/2-3500lb axles. both about 3-4 years old in perfect working condition. I am also going to post this up on Craigs list.

Any interested parties hollar at me @
Chris_vnhrn@yahoo.com

Regards
The rider worth maybe 3000 trailers about 3000 for a total of 6000.
Ditch witch 20,000 you might need to come up with some money to make the deal. Good luck with this trade.

[A Lawn Care Co LLC]

The rider worth maybe 3000 trailers about 3000 for a total of 6000.
Ditch witch 20,000 you might need to come up with some money to make the deal. Good luck with this trade.

Rider is worth more than 3k bro. the trailers give or take. Your $20k price is a little high for new. I got it priced at $16k from a freind of a friend. Cash is certainly gong to be part of the deal I am sure. Just throwing this out there to see if anyone has one they can part with. and is interested in some kind of trade.

[llllllll]

Anyone have or know where to rent a straw blower ? I have called a couple local rental places and they dont have any...Thanks

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

a lawn care llc. pm me. would like to discuss

[A Lawn Care Co LLC]

Anyone here interested to trade for a ditch witch in new condition.

For trade I can put up an Everride Warrior 27hp w/60 in deck in showroom condition, only 20hrs. I also have a 8' x 20' commercial trailer. 3 axle, dont remember the weight limit but somewhere around 20k lbs. And another 20' trailer w/2-3500lb axles. both about 3-4 years old in perfect working condition. I am also going to post this up on Craigs list.

Any interested parties hollar at me @
Chris_vnhrn@yahoo.com

Regards

To clarify, Looking for a used ditch witch with a vibrating plow. A smaller compact unit, Or a dingo.

[llllllll]

Anyone have or know where to rent a straw blower ? I have called a couple local rental places and they dont have any...Thanks

Anyone......?

[paolaken]

Anyone......?

i rented them from action rental before. they were in stanley but not there now. don't know if they moved or what.

[Greatdane522003]

Is anyone's phones ringing yet?

[IN2MOWN]

Is anyone's phones ringing yet?



Here and there. I usually dont start to get calls for another 2 weeks or so.

[Greatdane522003]

Yeah I have a big mailier (25,000 pieces) going out about the 3rd week of march so that should get something brewing! all I'm looking to do is pick up about another 40 more weekly accounts!

[J.Vaughn]

Hey guys I got a 2007 Hustler 72" XR7 27 hp mower for sale with 134 hrs on it. Let me now if anyone's interested .

[Green Acres]

Try united rental in belton.

[llllllll]

Yeah I have a big mailier (25,000 pieces) going out about the 3rd week of march so that should get something brewing! all I'm looking to do is pick up about another 40 more weekly accounts!

What does that cost ?

[llllllll]

Try united rental in belton.

Belton is a little far..But I may have to go that route..Thanks

[racer56]

We are starting to get the phone ringing for lawn work. We have been very busy building racks and such for our industry and might see how that turns into a fulltime thing after this season. I didn't have any idea how many folks wanted a good custom rack built. I think it is still going to be nice this weekend so phone will be on fire for everyone. Seems like we had a short winter this year. I'm not sure I'm even healed up :laugh:. Our goal this year is make the same amount but try and spend less. The dang bad weather days kill me as far as spending money. Wife says next rianing day she is locking me in the closet,lol. Hope she leaves some beer in there:drinkup:

[paolaken]

We are starting to get the phone ringing for lawn work. We have been very busy building racks and such for our industry and might see how that turns into a fulltime thing after this season. I didn't have any idea how many folks wanted a good custom rack built. I think it is still going to be nice this weekend so phone will be on fire for everyone. Seems like we had a short winter this year. I'm not sure I'm even healed up :laugh:. Our goal this year is make the same amount but try and spend less. The dang bad weather days kill me as far as spending money. Wife says next rianing day she is locking me in the closet,lol. Hope she leaves some beer in there:drinkup:
i think its been a long winter. snow money was really good this year but i am ready to play in the dirt and get muddy. what kind of rack are you talking about? i know what you mean about rain days. i think the dealers live for rain days. well i'm going to go to work. going to try to start an irrigation system today. digging up the water line for the water tap first. should get real muddy.

[Adam3669]

So how about that 70 degree weather today, only to get hit with an inch of snow tonight and 30s tomorrow?

Only Kansas eh?

[Green Acres]

Does anyone know of someone that can design landscapes? Would like to find someone who can take a picture of the house and then put the plants in and print it off. Thanks

[THRIFTY]

I know this weather is nuts....

[Travel'n Trees]

Green acres what go you need send me a picture maybe I could help on one.

[Green Acres]

Travel
The lady wants some fountain planting in the front and the back of her house. The beds are about 30-40 feet long each and about 3 feet wide. I will try to get out and take a picture tomorrow sometime.

[IN2MOWN]

Whats fountain planting?

[paolaken]

well, that was a nice 3 days, now the cold again. managed to get a sprinkler system put in over the weekend. thats a start. seems like we will never get caught up. anybody else get anything done?. f

[IN2MOWN]

well, that was a nice 3 days, now the cold again. managed to get a sprinkler system put in over the weekend. thats a start. seems like we will never get caught up. anybody else get anything done?. f

I got some cleanups done last week. Mostly cutting back liropie and fountain grass. Still have some more to do this week.

Im planning on starting to cut March 17th.

[Green Acres]

Just some bushes and flowers along the fountain of the house.

[IN2MOWN]

Just some bushes and flowers along the fountain of the house.

Are you talking about the "foundation" of a house?

[THRIFTY]

Anyone on here ever buy from Arnold's Lawn and Garden? I went over thier last week and the guy was real cool, I just wanted to here if anyone has had any experience with them??

[KCLandscape]

I bought most my stuff from them. Too bad their best mechanic quit last fall.

[IN2MOWN]

Anyone on here ever buy from Arnold's Lawn and Garden? I went over thier last week and the guy was real cool, I just wanted to here if anyone has had any experience with them??



I used to but I moved and I have a closer dealer now.

The biggest problem I had with Arnolds was their prices. They tried to justify higher prices by having to pay taxes on a building in downtown OP.

Other then that they were great. The service was very good.

KC, who left? Was it Donnie?

[KCLandscape]

Yep, I saw it coming for a while

[IN2MOWN]

Yep, I saw it coming for a while


Thats to bad. He made that shop what it was. From what I heard him and Curtis had a little bit of a falling out a couple years ago when Curtis wanted to sell but would not cut Donnie a break on the price. Ever since then there was some tension.

Was that part of it?

[Greatdane522003]

Curtis is tring to get out of the biz, I asked him if he was trying to sell the biz, and he said yes for a cool million! I told him good luck!

[Adam3669]

Curtis is tring to get out of the biz, I asked him if he was trying to sell the biz, and he said yes for a cool million! I told him good luck!

A million? Is he serious? :laugh:

[IN2MOWN]

He is dead serious and thats why nobody has even thought about buying it. The only reason he wants thats much is because of the location.

[Adam3669]

Haha, well tell Curtis I said good luck, I don't plan on showing up in his shop anymore. Blue Valley Tractor has earned my business, Arnolds worked hard to lose it.

[KCLandscape]

Lose it how?
I have always been treated fairly.
As far as I know Donny left over benefit issues...

[IN2MOWN]

Lose it how?
I have always been treated fairly.
As far as I know Donny left over benefit issues...



I was always treated very well when I went in there. Like I said though, my biggest problem was with the prices. 3 blades for $60.00 + in my opinion was WAY to high.

I could order online and get all my blades and filters for half of what Arnolds was charging. The only way I stop in there now is if Im in the neighborhood and need something.

[Adam3669]

Lose it how?
I have always been treated fairly.
As far as I know Donny left over benefit issues...

Curtis was always a great guy, and treated me fine. My problem wasen't with him as a person. Everytime I took something in there to get fixed, it seemed like they took their sweet, sweet time and did not care that I had a business to run. Very untimely service, and their mechanics were always pretty rude towards me. Just usually an overall unfriendly experience when dealing with their service.

Blue Valley gives me a loner mower to use for a few days if I bring my mower in to get fixed, and if its just for a few hours they wont charge me anything. Everyone is real nice, and their prices are a bit better too.

[IN2MOWN]

Curtis was always a great guy, and treated me fine. My problem wasen't with him as a person. Everytime I took something in there to get fixed, it seemed like they took their sweet, sweet time and did not care that I had a business to run. Very untimely service, and their mechanics were always pretty rude towards me. Just usually an overall unfriendly experience when dealing with their service.

Blue Valley gives me a loner mower to use for a few days if I bring my mower in to get fixed, and if its just for a few hours they wont charge me anything. Everyone is real nice, and their prices are a bit better too.



Wow, thats completely opposite of the way I got service. I usually walked in there and Donnie and Curtis would drop what they were doing. They were like that with all the commercial guys I talked to.

[KCLandscape]

Me too. I dont mind paying for service. Are you going to Burger King or The American Resturant? At least you can write it off!

[Greatdane522003]

O yeah he was!!!!

[Greatdane522003]

Everytime I go into arnolds there is always a customer in there telling them that they are tried of getting screwed around with, I bought 2 new wright standers last year! I live about 2 miles from arnolds, But I drove about 30 miles to Blue Valley because I heard great things about them!!!

[KCLandscape]

GDane - Who was what?? Makes no sense...
Adam - I have 2 backups for almost everything, so there are only a few times that I would have to ask to use some equip while mine was down...but they (Curtis) always did...Because I am a good customer and he knows I expect something back asap or I won't be a customer anymore, he will loan to the right people.

And let's all understand, he came from a time....well, I won't even go there. Let's just say he is "Good People"

[mowman84]

I will not be going there anymore as well. The poeple working there were always very unfriendly. Everthing is always very high priced and theres no chance of ever getting any kind of a deal there. Poor service.

[THRIFTY]

I just got back from Blue Valley Tractor Supply in Bucyrus. I call up thier, talked to a sales guy named Joe and he was super cool. The drive wasn't bad ( About 30 min ) and when I got thier I was treated with awesome service. Joe also told me that they were the #3 Wright dealer in the nation. Both B.V.T. and Arnold's were the same as far as pricing. You think either of them will budge on price of a new stander if I greeted them with cash on my next visit?

[IN2MOWN]

I just got back from Blue Valley Tractor Supply in Bucyrus. I call up thier, talked to a sales guy named Joe and he was super cool. The drive wasn't bad ( About 30 min ) and when I got thier I was treated with awesome service. Joe also told me that they were the #3 Wright dealer in the nation. Both B.V.T. and Arnold's were the same as far as pricing. You think either of them will budge on price of a new stander if I greeted them with cash on my next visit?

Buy a demo from the year before and you could probably save close to $1000

[Green Acres]

IN2MOWN
Yes you are correct. :(

[mowman84]

Joe is awsome guy at blue valley. I would definatly buy a stander from him

[KCLandscape]

Where is Blue Valley. Web site??

[mowman84]

199th and 69highway http://www.bluevalleytractor.com/

[Tom5301]

Hey guys they go buy the seasonal pricing on the stander web sight you can see when the best deal.

[KCLandscape]

Hey guys they go buy the seasonal pricing on the stander web sight you can see when the best deal.

Ah hey, Tom, why dont you read that there sent message and clarify.
Gracias

[Adam3669]

Ah hey, Tom, why dont you read that there sent message and clarify.
Gracias

http://dealers.wrightmfg.com/rightwright.pdf#zoom=120,85,45

[J.Vaughn]

Hey guys I may need to sub out 5-7 acres of brushhog work 2-3 times a year . It's in Lees summit ,If anyone is interested pm me with name and number and a price.

[Envision]

I got some cleanups done last week. Mostly cutting back liropie and fountain grass. Still have some more to do this week.

Im planning on starting to cut March 17th.

Wow, March 17th? That date seems a little agressive to me, no way could I get my customers to start that soon. Plus, I would feel bad showing up and not cutting anything.

[Adam3669]

Wow, March 17th? That date seems a little agressive to me, no way could I get my customers to start that soon. Plus, I would feel bad showing up and not cutting anything.

Yeah, I'm thinking the first week of April this year..

[IN2MOWN]

Wow, March 17th? That date seems a little agressive to me, no way could I get my customers to start that soon. Plus, I would feel bad showing up and not cutting anything.


Thats the date I start every year. Kick it off with a 2.5 inch cut to get all the winter growth off and let the sunlight start hitting it. Gives it a bit of kickstart to get growing. Also scalp all the zoysias.

[robertsturf]

You have to evaluate the weather every year and then decide when to start. This year we are starting later but we have more customers than last year so we will have to bust it when we do start. We are cutting back perennials and grasses right now and trimming some shrubs. Even with the late start we are already busy. BTW I have had Bronchitis for the last 10 days, first time sick in 4 years and wow is it kickin my butt!!

[IN2MOWN]

You have to evaluate the weather every year and then decide when to start. This year we are starting later but we have more customers than last year so we will have to bust it when we do start. We are cutting back perennials and grasses right now and trimming some shrubs. Even with the late start we are already busy. BTW I have had Bronchitis for the last 10 days, first time sick in 4 years and wow is it kickin my butt!!



I usually start on that date because most of my customers fire up their sprinklers early and dump a ton of fertilizer on their lawns. I dont want to wait to start to April and show up to a lawn that is 8 inches tall.

If a customer comes out and stops me then so be it but if not then its fair game and its getting cut.

[Greatdane522003]

There is no way in Hell you'll start mowing in 12 days! I think maybe about the 1st or 2nd week of April at best!!!

[IN2MOWN]

There is no way in Hell you'll start mowing in 12 days! I think maybe about the 1st or 2nd week of April at best!!!



Wanna bet?


I can guarantee if the weather stays like it is supposed to next week, 60s and rain things will start to grow.

Hell my grass is green already.

[Adam3669]

Wanna bet?


I can guarantee if the weather stays like it is supposed to next week, 60s and rain things will start to grow.

Hell my grass is green already.

Lucky, my grass still looks like tanned ****.

[robertsturf]

Check the soil temperature. That's what determines when the lawns start growing. The sunny lawns will start first. The shady lawns will probably not really start growing till April. My records from previous years prove this out. My clean-ups are done in March and we don't start mowing weekly till mid-April.

[KCLandscape]

I start about 1 week after it starts to grow. Soil temp is the key.
In2, there is a difference between mowing and spring clean up.
Like someone else said, hard to mow when it isn't growing...
But then again, it seems you seem to know everything...

[itsallaboutthestripes]

I will start clean ups next week. the only way that I would start weekly mowing this soon is if I wanted to lose all of my accounts. Let all of us know what kinda of fertilizer you use so we can get our lawns green when it is in the 20's and 30's.

[KCLandscape]

It is still too wet. Unless it is a FULL SUN area. Maybe sooner if the weather really cooperates.

[Adam3669]

It is still too wet. Unless it is a FULL SUN area. Maybe sooner if the weather really cooperates.

50's forecasted for early next week... im hopin' and wishin' it stays.

[mott413]

I have two brand new Oregon Gator Blades for sale that won't fit my mower. I had a disagreement with the online dealer I bought them from and they want me to pay to ship them back and won't refund my original shipping costs. Anyone interested for $25.00.

Fits 36" n 52" Mower Decks

•Length: 18"
•Width: 2 1/2"
•Center Hole Diameter: 5/8"
•Thickness: .203
•Cut Direction: Right

[Travel'n Trees]

I will miss the snow! Gave me alot of time off. Hard to go back to work.

[A Lawn Care Co LLC]

Hey guys, who's got the cheapest top soil?

It needs to be covered top soil. Needing about 9 yards.

THANKS

[IN2MOWN]

I start about 1 week after it starts to grow. Soil temp is the key.
In2, there is a difference between mowing and spring clean up.
Like someone else said, hard to mow when it isn't growing...
But then again, it seems you seem to know everything...


Great way to make friends...

I dont know everything but after 15 years I know a lot about cash flow and keeping the customer happy.

[IN2MOWN]

I will start clean ups next week. the only way that I would start weekly mowing this soon is if I wanted to lose all of my accounts. Let all of us know what kinda of fertilizer you use so we can get our lawns green when it is in the 20's and 30's.


In 7 days it will be in the 70s around KC.

[IN2MOWN]

Hey guys, who's got the cheapest top soil?

It needs to be covered top soil. Needing about 9 yards.

THANKS



Try Johnson County Building Materials down on Merriam Lane and Johnson Drive.

[Travel'n Trees]

top soil plv or non plv. give me a call (816) 824-soil

[A Lawn Care Co LLC]

Try Johnson County Building Materials down on Merriam Lane and Johnson Drive.

Thanks, I heard they were cheap, even better than JoCo top soil.

T trees, will be calling you today.

Appreciate the help
Chris

[IN2MOWN]

Thanks, I heard they were cheap, even better than JoCo top soil.

T trees, will be calling you today.

Appreciate the help
Chris

He has great prices on mulch also.

[kclawn1]

I have about 30+ accounts in the KC metro area that I have for sale. I know it is late in the year to do this, but a personal situation has forced me to do so. I have been in business for about 5 years and have about 50 accounts, but I am only selling the very good, consistent, weekly accounts. The others are every-other-weeks, etc. that I am giving to a friend.

The accounts that I am selling are in some neighborhoods that are pretty difficult to get your foot in the door. I do mostly mowing, but also some basic landscape (i.e. mulch, shrub trimming, etc.). There is a possibility to do more for these customers, but that is all that I offer.

I have done some research regarding selling and buying of accounts since I have never done it before. It seems there are quite a few opinions regarding this. I don't have a real clear-cut answer. I am a fair person, and I think we can come to a reasonable agreement as I do think these accounts to hold some value.

Please p.m. me if you are interested, have questions, or want more details, etc. Thank you.

[itsallaboutthestripes]

I have about 30+ accounts in the KC metro area that I have for sale. I know it is late in the year to do this, but a personal situation has forced me to do so. I have been in business for about 5 years and have about 50 accounts, but I am only selling the very good, consistent, weekly accounts. The others are every-other-weeks, etc. that I am giving to a friend.

The accounts that I am selling are in some neighborhoods that are pretty difficult to get your foot in the door. I do mostly mowing, but also some basic landscape (i.e. mulch, shrub trimming, etc.). There is a possibility to do more for these customers, but that is all that I offer.

I have done some research regarding selling and buying of accounts since I have never done it before. It seems there are quite a few opinions regarding this. I don't have a real clear-cut answer. I am a fair person, and I think we can come to a reasonable agreement as I do think these accounts to hold some value.

Please p.m. me if you are interested, have questions, or want more details, etc. Thank you.

You can't receive pm's. where are the accounts located?

[kclawn1]

Just noticed that. How do I turn that on? Or do I have to wait?

The accounts are located in the KC Metro area. I will give more specifics in a p.m. or e-mail. Can I give my e-mail address on here?

[itsallaboutthestripes]

I dont know my is dandsmowin@yahoo.com

[racer56]

I'm interested call my cell @ 913-948-2224 Ryan

[kclawn1]

I'm interested call my cell @ 913-948-2224 Ryan

Please give me your e-mail. Thanks.

[racer56]

metrolawnandlandscape@gmail.com

[IN2MOWN]

Just noticed that. How do I turn that on? Or do I have to wait?

The accounts are located in the KC Metro area. I will give more specifics in a p.m. or e-mail. Can I give my e-mail address on here?



I think you have to have at least 10 posts to use the IM feature.

[kclawn1]

metrolawnandlandscape@gmail.com

Thank you. For others interested my e-mail is: kclawn12@yahoo.com

I will e-mail back later in the day.

[kclawn1]

I think you have to have at least 10 posts to use the IM feature.

Thanks IN2MOWN. In doing my research, I realized I won't be receiving a message from you. :)

[IN2MOWN]

Thanks IN2MOWN. In doing my research, I realized I won't be receiving a message from you. :)



Why is that?

[Primecut]

I just read that you are not in favor of buying accounts. No harm intended.

[itsallaboutthestripes]

I just read that you are not in favor of buying accounts. No harm intended.

So is primecut and kclawn1 one and the same?

[Greatdane522003]

If you wouldn't mind could you send info to me to at jon@jmyerslawns.com

[Primecut]

So is primecut and kclawn1 one and the same?

No, I had just read that, as well.

[IN2MOWN]

I just read that you are not in favor of buying accounts. No harm intended.

No harm taken.I was just wondering.

I have my own thoughts on it. I think its good for some people. Im just not one of them. ;)

[mott413]

I returned your private message "KCLandscape"

[Adam3669]

Anyone live in 66207?

[IN2MOWN]

66218 here but I have a few houses over there.

[badassgrass]

My family lives in 66207 and 66224. Need something?

[GFTC]

I need someone who operates in Lee's Summit that I can refer business to. Please give me a call (816) 217-5962.
Thanks,
Brandon Grosko
Grosko Family Lawn & Tree Care
"We're the green guys"

[Adam3669]

My family lives in 66207 and 66224. Need something?

Haha, my first batch of newspaper insterts went out wednesday, just going to see if anyone actually got them. Kinda suspicious where my money is going..

[mowman84]

I know what you mean I paid for some mailers and still havent gotten one call.

[A Lawn Care Co LLC]

Please give me your e-mail. Thanks.

I am also interested kclawn if still available.

Regards
Chris_vnhrn@yahoo.com

[IN2MOWN]

Haha, my first batch of newspaper insterts went out wednesday, just going to see if anyone actually got them. Kinda suspicious where my money is going..

From what I have heard about them about 95% of them actually make them into a newspaper .

I believe its up to the driver and his assistant to get them into the newspaper. Most of the time it works but they miss a paper here and there.

[Greatdane522003]

Did you put them in the Sun or the KC star?

[Adam3669]

Did you put them in the Sun or the KC star?

I put them in the KC Star

[rjgolfer]

I have about 30+ accounts in the KC metro area that I have for sale. I know it is late in the year to do this, but a personal situation has forced me to do so. I have been in business for about 5 years and have about 50 accounts, but I am only selling the very good, consistent, weekly accounts. The others are every-other-weeks, etc. that I am giving to a friend.

The accounts that I am selling are in some neighborhoods that are pretty difficult to get your foot in the door. I do mostly mowing, but also some basic landscape (i.e. mulch, shrub trimming, etc.). There is a possibility to do more for these customers, but that is all that I offer.

I have done some research regarding selling and buying of accounts since I have never done it before. It seems there are quite a few opinions regarding this. I don't have a real clear-cut answer. I am a fair person, and I think we can come to a reasonable agreement as I do think these accounts to hold some value.

Please p.m. me if you are interested, have questions, or want more details, etc. Thank you.
Would be interested if you still have.....teetime_lawncare@yahoo.com
Thanks

[paolaken]

you guys in the city have snow on the ground? none here.

[IN2MOWN]

you guys in the city have snow on the ground? none here.



dusting to 1/4 of an inch.


Phones been ringing off the hook for estimates though. 2 commercial jobs for full service and a landscape install out in leawood!

I like when the phone rings...

[itsallaboutthestripes]

Nothin in Lee's Summit but there is a dip chit that is salting lots. He is putting it down on dry pavement. Looks like the salt flats.

[carcrz]

Nothin in Lee's Summit but there is a dip chit that is salting lots. He is putting it down on dry pavement. Looks like the salt flats.

Pre-treating. :hammerhead: Better safe than sorry & have someone fall. It all depends on your customers preferences though.

[itsallaboutthestripes]

Pre-treating. :hammerhead: Better safe than sorry & have someone fall. It all depends on your customers preferences though.

Pre treating what the upper 30's and sun tomorow? That was straight up raping the customer. He has more of a chance of someone falling on the salt now. Wouldn't that be a ***** a slip and fall because he was putting salt on dry pavement when the sun was shining.

[jstonemo]

Long time lurker to the site here. I am getting ready to enter my 2nd year of mowing. I mainly do mowing for banks on foreclosed properties, but due to the huge range of driving I do for the banks, I am going to pursue some clients that are nearby so that I am not spending all of my money on gas.

I am in the Lee's Summit area. The killer part of mowing foreclosed properties last year was the drive to Leavenworth and Spring Hill for one house in each town. I am still doing bank jobs this season and am hoping that gas doesn't go to much higher. Like my grandpa said though, you can hope in one hand and cr@p in the other and see which one fills up faster.

[carcrz]

Pre treating what the upper 30's and sun tomorow? That was straight up raping the customer. He has more of a chance of someone falling on the salt now. Wouldn't that be a ***** a slip and fall because he was putting salt on dry pavement when the sun was shining.

If you went up North today, you'd understand why he was salting. It was crazy slick around Holiday Drive when I went to the dump this morning. Probably 3 or 4 wrecks between K10 & Holiday, I almost ended up in a ravine myself. If I didn't already have plans I probably would have pretreated also. If someone tried to sue for slipping on salt, they would lose. But if they slip on ice due to negligence of the contractor assigned to keep a parking lot clear, there is a much higher chance of them winning. I've been on both sides - salt or no salt. Luckily the place they slipped on the ice was beside a car that I couldn't clear the snow around, i.e. not my fault. Both times it went straight to the insurance.

Like I said though, it all depends on your customers needs. If it's a retail setting, you need to be salting to prevent any chances of ice forming & creating an unnecessary hazard.

[carcrz]

tomorow

Forgot to add - what about today? People don't go out on Fridays?

[itsallaboutthestripes]

Forgot to add - what about today? People don't go out on Fridays?

The freakin sun was shining. It snowed in Springfield the other day I guess that I should have sent the trucks out just in case it made it up here. This guy was the only person that I saw out salting today. I had another lawn service call me laughing when he saw this guy doing this.

[carcrz]

There's a couple hundred miles in between don't ya think? There's a big difference in that & right on the other side of town. FYI, there's still snow on the plaza from what the news was showing.

For what it's worth, I didn't do anything this storm because it was dry & sunny all day in Belton w/ the exception of some flurries. It's his business & his problem. That's the way I look at it.

[carcrz]

When are you guys thinking about starting mowing? I was thinking about another more week & then doing a few winter touch-ups. Just curious what you all were planning?

[THRIFTY]

Any of you guys run gators year round??? I am thinking about buying a few sets???

[itsallaboutthestripes]

I run them in the spring and fall. They don't seem to leave as nice of stripe. But they do hold an edge better than the regaler blades.

[Adam3669]

Just wondering if anyone is interested. Its a 5'x10' Big Tex. Frame is Tube, not angle. Great condition, just trying to get something larger. Asking $850
I'm in overland park


(i took off the plywood sides shown in the pictures)

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p260/shoe3669/Trailer005.jpg

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p260/shoe3669/Trailer001.jpg

[mott413]

I have some for sale if you are interested.

[mott413]

Any of you guys run gators year round??? I am thinking about buying a few sets???
I have two gator blade for sale if you are interested, wilson lawn

[IN2MOWN]

I dont run them in the spring. When its wet they tend to ball the grass up and spit it out. I do like them in the fall though with leafs.

[carcrz]

I run them in the summer & fall only. I can't run them when the grass is wet because they clump too bad like IN2MOWN said.

[mowman84]

what is everyones opinion on the hight lift blades compared to regular or gator blades?