Dallas-Fort Worth Area LCO's

[rondiggy]

Thank you for your reply. Did you get my PM?

[Rebel7695]

Hey everyone... I am wanting to know what bundled firewood sells for at the convience stores etc. in and around the Dallas area...I mean. what does the stores sell it for. help me out?

Thanks..

[TurfGuyTX]

Originally posted by rondiggy
Thank you for your reply. Did you get my PM?

Yes, I'll keep you informed.

Bryan

[rondiggy]

thanks again, I'll be looking forward to hearing from you

[hubby-wife]

Does any of you guys keep and share a dead beat list? Just wondering! For the local Burleson area guys only too!

[Yard Gnome Landscaping]

Hi Everyone,

I am a newbee here in the denton area. I'm 3 weeks in, have been doing the door to door flyers. Droped 500 have goten 5 weekly customers and 2 commerical bids. Going from being a geek setting at a desk all day I am loving this work its nice to be outside again.

I work solo and have a 22" toro self pace. Any idea how many lawns i can do before eather meor the mower drops dead?

Thanks,

The Gnome (aka Dale)

[outrunjason]

You might drop dead before the mower does. Just wait till that heat hits :). That Toro will last you a good 2 or 3 years.

Jason

[outrunjason]

Anyone in the Dallas, Plano area know a good place to get a proline Kawasaki for a good price? I found one for about $899.

Thanks, Jason

[Longstar]

If that's a new one for $899, I would say that's a good price.

[outrunjason]

Yeah, a new one. Only problem is I forgot where the list of the places was that I called and who quoted me that. I think it was in Carrollton.

Jason

[Hodge]

Try mower medic in Carrollton. Just bought 2 for 899.:)

[outrunjason]

Yeah, I was looking and that was who I called. I had bought one from them once before in 2001. Is it still a real small place?

Jason

[Longstar]

Anyone here do work in The Colony? I have a contact there that needs some work completed. Please let me know if you are interested.

[Hodge]

Just give me a call 469 233 3585. The majority of my work is in The Colony, Little Elm, Frisco, Carrollton, Oak Point.:)

[Longstar]

Greenperson already contacted me, thanks for the info though. I will keep you in mind for future references.

[JDavisTexas]

Another newbie in Denton.
I got tired of selling someone elses products and keeping the smaller portion of the profits. I had a LCO 20 years ago and man have things changed.
We have decided to let our advertising decide the areas we will focus on.
Would accept any input for advise on advertising.
Thanks,
Jim

[EagleLandscape]

I need a pond and waterfall done. If anyone in the area does that sort of thing, please give me a call. I will need to see past jobs and have references. Thanks.

John Wingfield
214.475.1563

[JDavisTexas]

I am looking to buy some lawns in Fort Worth metro and Denton County. Any takers PM me to set up meeting.
Thanks Jim

[Buena Vista]

Murphy TX, I am looking for someone to do maintenance for 1 year on a new commercial install, I will sub to you, after 1 year if the customer wants to bid it then it's yours, it's a new install that I did and I have a maintenance agreement for one year that I need to sub out. Take a look and email me with your bid at a per cut price ... cut, blow, trash pickup (normal commercial bid) property is a new Wells Fargo Bank at 544 and Murphy Road...

thanks!

[Longstar]

Buena Vista... what's your email address? I will take a look at it and give you my price.

[Buena Vista]

BuenaVistaEnt@comcast.net

[z_clark]

How are y'all dealing with the rain? We got out and took care of 2 today, but the quality was poor so I called it a day. Looks like it may be too wet tomorrow as well. How are y'all coping with this weather?

I was considering pushing my Tuesday lawns that didn't get serviced to next Monday, giving me the rest of the week to finish Wed, Thurs, and Fri lawns. Has anyone done the "skip week" to avoid messing up the weekly schedule?

Hope all is enjoying the days off, and getting rest for catch up when it all dries! Best of luck to all!

[outrunjason]

Well if I get to mow tomorrow I am going to run 2 guys instead of one. Hope to get about 26 lawns done tomorrow and 26 on Friday.

I also would like to know what everyone else is doing. I am like in vacation mode here. I can't imagine what it is going to be like tomorrow.

[TurfGuyTX]

I'm really under the gun. I'll have lots of catching up to do and trying to get ahead of schedule before next week. I won a trip to Grand Cayman and leave next Wednesday. It'll be a good time to get unstressed after all of this rain. I'm happy we're getting rain though, I remember too well how dry the Summer can get. Good luck all!

[EZTarget]

Originally posted by TurfGuyTX
I'm really under the gun. I'll have lots of catching up to do and trying to get ahead of schedule before next week. I won a trip to Grand Cayman and leave next Wednesday. It'll be a good time to get unstressed after all of this rain. I'm happy we're getting rain though, I remember too well how dry the Summer can get. Good luck all!

man that is where i want to be. howd you win it?

[TurfGuyTX]

It was a sweepstakes from VH1 Classic. I was chosen out of 46K plus entries. We get tickets to the Cayman Islands Jazzfest too. It should be alot of fun.

[EZTarget]

Originally posted by TurfGuyTX
It was a sweepstakes from VH1 Classic. I was chosen out of 46K plus entries. We get tickets to the Cayman Islands Jazzfest too. It should be alot of fun.

man i never win anything. i'd like to win that lotto tonight. guess i need to buy a ticket first...

[TurfGuyTX]

I'm getting a couple of lotto tickets soon. We can't win without a ticket!

[cwjordan]

im looking to buy some lawns in the H-E-B area.....let me know if anyone is interested in selling some, all...let me know

[EZTarget]

Originally posted by TurfGuyTX
I'm getting a couple of lotto tickets soon. We can't win without a ticket!

friday night is my night! or saturday...

[Lakeside]

my first post! i am mowing in the Lake Ray Hubbard area, and i am looking to buy lawns. if you are interested, let me know....

[Longstar]

Is everyone doing all right? It has been a while since anyone brought an issue to the table, I guess we are all too busy to get on this board from time to time.

I just had to replace an engine on my 36" WB. I learned a lot from that experience. It wasn't too hard, but it was pretty messy.

Hope things are goin well for all, and try to stay hydrated during these hot times.

[ssroseberry]

I sent an e-mail to the Texas Dept of Agriculture asking about a license to fertilize yards for people I mow for. The reply I received is that if you buy a Fertilizer from a retailer (i.e. walmart, homedepot, etc.) there is no license necessary.

[ggg]

I need some help..
Put a spray on weed killer (hose end) on my yard ..
bad results --- still have weeds , but now i have some dead spots
in the lawn.. a lot of it looks burned up (very dry) but water often what can i put on to help jump start it again. yard was fert. about 6 wks ago..

[Woody82986]

ggg, Was the weed killer you used recommended for your grass type? If it was not recommended for your specific grass type it could have burned the lawn.
ssroseberry, If all you are spreading is fertilizer with absolutely no pesticides or herbicides then yes you are right. You do not need a license. If the fertilizer you are using contains herbicides you must get a license.

[ggg]

Woody,
yes it was for my type of grass.. any ideas on what i can do to get it going again.

[Woody82986]

drown it out. water it asap as much as possible to drown out the killer

[Longstar]

Putting a weed spray on your lawn this time of year will yellow the grass around the area. It is very hot and the grass will burn.

I am not sure why the weeds did not die, were they listed on the label of the weed spray?

[ggg]

Yes, they were listed.. should i fert.the yard again and just keep the water going?

[Longstar]

the fert will help some, but it will be yellow for a while especially with the temps where they are and no rain relief.

[hubby-wife]

ssroseberry-
Did the TDA specify just "fertilizer" or any with the weed mix, etc available from the local retail outlet?

[outrunjason]

I have a question.

I have enough yards for me and my mexican guy to work Tuesday through Friday. But after last week with all the heat I decided to hire 2 guys. One to weedeat and one to mow. I decided I just can't take the heat as well as I used to.

So, I have to mexican guys doing all the work and I just kinda help out here and there and the rest of the time sit in my hot truck.

Question: How do you find someone preferably hispanic who has a drivers license and can take the truck and do the work like I see so many other companies doing?

Jason

[Longstar]

Where did you pick up your 2 workers that are helping you now?

[outrunjason]

Labor Camp. I was thinking of looking there for someone to drive but just not sure. Didn't know if anyone else looked somewhere else.

[ggg]

jason.
what kind of advertising do you do? i'm starting out in garland and wondered what would work best? any help would be great.
Greg

[outrunjason]

Well the best advertising I think you can do is Door flyers. They work great. Second starting out in Garland will be fine but make sure you hit good areas. Not rentals, or low income. I grew up in Garland and learned a lot about non payers and areas to stay out of. Any questions you need answered about Garland just ask.

Jaosn

[ggg]

I live in north garland around 190. I plan to work the newer subs.
i have about 4 grand home commun. in a 5 mile radius. and also waterview in rowlett. we'll see what happens. also what kind of walk behind do you use? thinking about one of the quick 36" from this site.

[SERRICO]

Hello fellow texan.
We serving carrollton, lewisville, flowermound, the colony, allen, corinth, southlake, and collyville.
30% commercial and 70% resisdential.

[grassperson]

GGG -

Do not use Front door Advertising out of Garland. Bad results!!
Stay North of 190.

[Firstclasslawn]

is this post still going, if so I would like to chat

[ggg]

yes its still going. i check it at least every other day..
greg

[outrunjason]

I sent you a pm or something with some information did you ever get my message. How is the business going?

Jason

[ggg]

Jason,
I didn't get anything other than the post from here.
you can email it to me kgcrowder@verizon.net.
Business is ok, but may have to have knee surgery. I'll
know for sure tomarrow.
Greg

[travis strecker]

i am 14 and i mow in denton i think i splled that right but i just started this year and mow 16 yards a week and lots of side jobs keep it easy in the heat
21exmark metro
21exmarkmetro
stihl 110rx
stihl fc110edger
br420magnum
bg85
bt45planting auger
redmax trimmer
and an old stihl chain saw junk

[OnHandLawnCare]

1st Post.

Got a custy called from Hackberry Creek, Irving, Las Colinas

Sandy G
mow weekly
214-282-9306

She called 7-29
Do not serice area anymore.

[ggg]

Got some bad luck..
knee surgery.. out for 3-6 wks..
good thing i'm small for now, got someone to do the accounts for me..
some pretty good reading in com. accounts about low-balling in dfw.
later, greg

[martinstone]

We're in Allen! We are always looking for new lawns Allen, Plano, McKinney, Parker, Fairview, and Lucas.

[actionpike]

Will take any jobs in Dallas, Mesquite, Balch Springs. If it is to far for ya let me know, I am always looking for something extra.

[soccer911]

He Everybody,

I Mow in the Burleson, Ft Worth Area I have room for a few yards, any help would be great.

Email @: biggestk04Ayahoo.com

Leave contact info

Thanks
Kevin

[soccer911]

Sorry my email is biggestk04@yahoo.com

[outrunjason]

So, how is everyone doing right now? I think it would be good to get an update from everyone.

1. How many lawns?
2. Area's you work in
3. How many employees (day laborer's)
4. Hours a week you work
5. Amount of lawns you do a day
6. When do you think the mowing season will come to an end based on all the rain that has occured this year.

You can elaberate more on less of each just thought it might kinda get us back into some conversation on here.

[TurfGuyTX]

Hey Jason,

I've been fighting a bad case of strep. I still don't know where it came from. The Doctor said that many people carry it and pass it to others without showing the signs or symptons.

Work was pretty good until I got sick, I'm going to try to get back to work tomorrow if I've lost my fever. My wife called my customers and filled them in. I'll be busier for awhile, but I'm going to sell some rye jobs for next month to stay busy for the Winter. Not really answering your questions, but checking in just the same.

[outrunjason]

Strep does not sound good. I don't know I think I would probably have to work anyway. This seems like a really short season hard to believe that it is time to start pushing the RYE grass.

Jason

[z_clark]

Good idea Jason...but you didn't answer the questions!

We have 40 +- 5 lawns a week. We cut 4 days a week, and do landscaping, mulching, pruning, etc... on the 5 and 6 day.

My shop is in Southlake. I have accounts in Southlake, Grapevine, and some in Flower Mound (getting out of Flower Mound next season).

This is my first season, and I have one employee that works with me every day. I started working him as "day labor" as I was trying out guys. He is now a legitimate employee.

We work 36 to 45 hours a week....can get all the mowing done in 32 hrs or less.

I am not sure how many more cuts we will get this year. I am assuming 10 more???? 4 in September, 4 in October, and maybe 2 in November???? Any help with this from those with experience would be appreciated!

Hope more reply. I enjoy the "DFW Section"!

[outrunjason]

LOL I was going to answer my own questions but ended up having to leave so I just posted it.

1. How many lawns? 80 - 85 not sure
2. Area's you work in Far North Dallas, Garland, Richardson Plano
3. How many employees (day laborer's) 1 emp all the time and then some times 2 when work load picks up.
4. Hours a week you work 40 - 45 including hours at home with billing and other stuff
5. Amount of lawns you do a day 16 a day Tue - Fri
6. When do you think the mowing season will come to an end based on all the rain that has occured this year. This is a question I hate to think about. I am guessing with the rain this year it will be longer than normal. I am thinking the last day in September would be the last real scheduled mowing. Then after that it would be Rye, Fall clean-ups, and maybe an occasional mowing during November for some of the lawns that may have some minimal growth.

Jason

[Longstar]

We have 18 full time service yards. (commercial/residential mix)
Work in Allen, Plano, North Richardson, Mckinney, and Fairview
Have 1 employee along with me
We do installs and full service maintenance
average about 40 hours a week
I expect mowing season to extend through October with regular mowings ending sometime toward the end of October. Rye will be put down in mid-October on the few lawns that we do.

[ssroseberry]

I have a woman who needs a small repair job on her irrigation system in Rowlett. One solenoid isn't working and one sprinkler head needs to be replaced. Let me know if you are interested.

[richard405]

Hey Guys, I am just trying to start a business. This site is great. I am looking to work in south fort worth and burleson. Anyway I was wondering if anyone knows about a Better Quick 36". I need to find a primary mower but I'm not sure what to go with. It is just me, and I figure I'll probably have mostly residentials.

[hubby-wife]

Due to my health, I have to sell my accounts. I mow in the Burleson, Briar Oaks and Joshua areas. We have about 28 accounts including two commerical.
Send email to me at dpillers028@yahoo.com and I will answer all of the inquires. I will get some numbers together and what equipment I am selling and reply to your emails. Serious inquires only please!

[soccer911]

I live in Burleson TX, so if you are in the Ft Worth or Burleson or Richland Hills, Hurst area and you have any blowers you are wanting to get rid of e-mail me Thanks biggestk04@yahoo.com

[ggg]

Things were going well until i had knee surgery. I had just started part time this year in the north garland area. Have a friend who has serviced my accounts, should be back up by sept 15. Plan on h8itting it hard next year .
greg

[outrunjason]

I have a few lawns in North Garland. Torrance, Worcester, Yale, Hanover. I am not a big fan of Garland anymore

[ggg]

i only plan on North Garland in the newer areas,Rowlett, Wylie,
greg

[artisanhg]

I would recommend the Toro 32" hydro. Anything bigger than this, you will have a hard time getting it through gates.

[hubby-wife]

Thanks for the inquiries- I will be keeping the edger, trimmer and push mower tp do my own later. The trailer and ZTR are for sale but I hope to get a buyer for them and some yards too.

Richard-call me (# by email) and lets talk!!!

[Longstar]

I have a contact in Carrollton that is in need of a french drain. Anyone interested please contact me.
You can PM me here or call me at 214-417-7156

Thanks,
Jeff

[markkemark]

Hi everyone...hope this summer went well!

Does anyone know of a place to get a landscape trailer 6.5x12' with tandem axles and 4' sides? I know of big tex, but the price is too high. thanks... :waving:

[z_clark]

I got mine (same size) from Hawn Freeway Trailer. See them at http://www.hitchemup.com/landscape.htm . I also checked out Big Tex and a few others, and found Hawn Trailer to be competitively priced.

I have been VERY happy w/ mine, and plan buy another when needed. Check out the water cooler rack (it is built inside the trailer with access from the outside), and I love the shovel and gas tank racks too.

Ask for Mark, he was very helpfull. They also installed 2 brake controlers for me.

[Bshift Mowers]

Hey guys just arrived at this site Ive been on another LC site for a while now and I just ran across this site yesterday. I mow in Burleson, Ft Worth, Arlington,Grand Prarie, Lewisville, Garland, Mansfield, Balch Springs. Mabey you guys have seen me. My trucks have Firemans Lawn Care on them. Let me know? Also what type (brand) of Rye is everyone using this year, and who's seen it cheap, cheapest I have found is a 50lb for 19.99 covers 5000 sq ft. Any one else?

[Longstar]

We use Lesco Perennial Rye for our overseeding lawns.

That price for a 50lb bag must be for annual rye grass. Perennial is usually somewhere in the $60-70 range.

[blafleur]

Markemark, if its not too far for you, try pull-do trailers in Lone Oak, they make a good trailer and always have about as good a price as you'll find.

Bryan

[student101]

Richard do you still have the equipment for sale and if so could you provide some specifics thanx.

[hubby-wife]

For Sale-

$700- 2003 trailer, 5 x 10 with top angle, gate and tool box,
$3500- 2003 Encor Z34 rider with 262 hrs, mulch kit and extra blades. This mower goes thru the 36" chain link fence gates,
$250- 2004 Stile hedge trimmer with 24" blade,
$175- Echo PE200 edger, 6-1-04 purchase date,
$175- Echo SRM 210 trimmer, 6-14-04 purchase date.

Push mower is not for sale.

Need to sale this equip and get the cc paid off. I have all books.
Give me some feed back guys!
The truck is for sale after the trailer is gone. The truck needs a heater core, ac compressor and exhust leak fixed. Has 122k but runs ok.

[Hodge]

Can you post a pic of the

$700- 2003 trailer, 5 x 10 with top angle, gate and tool box :cool:

[hubby-wife]

Will post tomorrow! Can be seen at 833 NW Park Meadow Ln
Burleson. My phone is 447-0525.

[hubby-wife]

These are the pics of the 5 x 10 ft trailer and Z34 that I have for sale.

[Hodge]

Have a customer in Allen that would like some tree work done... any takers. I am not equip to do older trees (14 + years old) and do not have the insurance or balls to try it. If you have experience and would like the number and address call my cell at 469 233 3585 or PM me. They have already got two bids but will want 3 trimmed and one either "saved" or removed completely.

[dunn]

Have a customer in Allen that would like some tree work done... any takers. I am not equip to do older trees (14 + years old) and do not have the insurance or balls to try it. If you have experience and would like the number and address call my cell at 469 233 3585 or PM me. They have already got two bids but will want 3 trimmed and one either "saved" or removed completely.

We refer to Dallas Tree Surgeons (Brad Ridenhour) 972-633-5462. :)

[dunn]

Hi everyone...hope this summer went well!

Does anyone know of a place to get a landscape trailer 6.5x12' with tandem axles and 4' sides? I know of big tex, but the price is too high. thanks... :waving:

Prime Trailer McKinney, Texas 972-562-6544. :)

[actionpike]

How much are you asking for the 34Z? How old is the Z? How many hours on it? Weedeater?

[hubby-wife]

The Z is a 2003 model with 262 hrs. Will be 2yrsold 4-15-05
the string trimmer is new 6/04 as is the edger. Both are Echo.
Asking $3500 for Z and $175 for trimer and edger or OBO is it comes to that!
Can be seen at 833 nw Park Meadow Lane in Burleson. Phone is 817-447-0525.

[hubby-wife]

Z34 sold for $3300
5 x 10 trailer sold for $600

Still got the Echo rimmer and edger and they need a new home.

[Lawnmower_Man]

I'm just starting out and i need to know if i need to have any types of permits or licenses to operate a business if i'm just going to provide the customer with services like mowing, hedge trimming, edging, blowing, and leaf cleanup.

ps i stay in Haltom City and am hitting up keller, hurst, bedford, North richland hills, and colleyville

[blafleur]

Nope, just a good work ethic. The only permit is for applying chemicals (pesticides, fertilizer, weed killers, etc).

Bryan

[Lawnmower_Man]

hey i just wanted to say thanks for the help bryan. and everyone else because this forum has really answered a lot of questions and worries that i had.

yall are the best!

[Lawnmower_Man]

wuts the typical growing season here in north texas? cause i wanted to make contracts from like march 1st to about november 1st. during that time i plan to cut every lawn weekly. does that sound about right? or should i re-think this?


your thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

[tx_angler]

Historically, according to the weather service, last frost is March 15th and first frost is Nov 15th.

[JustMowIt]

wuts the typical growing season here in north texas? cause i wanted to make contracts from like march 1st to about november 1st. during that time i plan to cut every lawn weekly. does that sound about right? or should i re-think this?


your thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

We are in the Plano area and our season starts the 2nd week in March & ends the 2nd week of November. 36 weeks. Some customers will let you mow weekly for 36 weeks, some is OK with the 1st & last 6 weeks bi-weekly & weekly in the middle (30 Mows) and the real cheap people start In April & quit in Oct.

[Lawnmower_Man]

i figured out that it's kind of hard to get specific with contracts. so i think that i'm just gonna take em as they come at me.

[NolansLawnLandscape]

I'm in the market to buy out any companies looking to sell. I'm mainly interested in the Dallas area - East to Forney, West to Dallas... you get the idea. Please email me or call if you are interested, as I don't check this site that often. Thanks.

nolan@nolanslawnandlandscape.com
:blob3:

[Shapcott]

Hey guys-

Terrible weather we have been having here lately ! Just found this site and it has alot of great info. Anyone else in here servicing the Mesquite, Rockwall, Forney area ? Hope everyone is having good business.


Chris Shapcott

[lavan]

hey chris i am interested in talking to you about service in the east dallas areas? how is business going for you in those areas. i have seen very little competition in those areas.


Thanks,


Big Tex Landscape
Lavan Alexander
214-563-8304

[Shapcott]

Business in Forney is slow... I am mainly servicing an area that I can get my hands on !! Cant wait for busy season !

[ssroseberry]

Any one want to take over a yard in Mesquite? It is biweekly in the summer. Small yard, gets $25. It also needs to be done right now. Just too far for me to drive anymore.

[TurfGuyTX]

"Tn Lawn Man
New Member Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Transition Zone
Posts: 7

North Texas Dealers

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

My cousin is interested in getting a good consumer grade ZTR for his residence.

Can anyone recommend any dealers in the North Dallas Metroplex area (Lewisville, Corinth, Denton) that provide good service for the major brands of mowers?

Thanks"

This was posted in Commercial Lawn Care. You guys want to help him?

Bryan

[Shapcott]

Is this customer still available ? I live in the area. Thanks for the post

[SouthernYankee]

Can you dallas guys tell me what size most of your gates are....I am thinking about moving to Houston and I am trying to figure out what size mower I need to get. any recomendations would be appreicated...Feel free to PM me or post back.

Also what about standers, are there a lot of rutting problems in Texas?

I was thinking about that new 36" dixie, but It might be too big from what I hear thanks

[Shapcott]

is this customer still available ? Thank you very much !

[Shapcott]

Doesn anyone in here network from Dallas... ??

[outrunjason]

I don't know where the rest are. I am right here in Garland. Just waiting day by day for the season to begin

Jason

[lawn_jockey]

Hey fellas,
I am the new guy in Lewisville. I was doing business in Missouri but decided to go full time here in Texas. Guess I will have to be looking for some part time temporary work while my business gets off the ground here. Anyone need a laborer.

[Mowingman]

I am right up the road in Denton. Drop me an email. Do not have anything now, but will need experienced help for our mowing crew about late Feb., or first of March.
jthomasmet@juno.com

[TurfGuyTX]

I probably won't need anymore help until March. I'm in Grapevine now.

[tjgray]

Hello All,

New to the forum but wanted to say hello and thanks for all the great information I have found.

My husband and I started our company in March of 2004. We mainly only provide fertilization and pesticide services for commercial and residential but have also done some mowing and small landscape projects for our customers as well. We are located right outside of the Mesquite area, but we have not been at all selective of a certain location to concentrate our sales efforts. We have customers from North Richland Hills to Mesquite and in peak season when we are doing a lot of sub-contract work we are often in a different part of the metroplex every day of the week. I know driving 45 minutes to do a customer cuts into the profits but right now we are trying to grow and will drive anywhere within reason …besides I have gotten quite good at routing :)

I was pleased with our first year. We ended the season with a major sub-contract partner, 10 monthly customers and our first big commercial client.

Right now we are gearing up for a new season with hopes of tripling last years totals. We started our premium round one treatment this month and plan to start passing out flyers this week.

Because we do not have mowing equipment other than a lawn mower/weed eater we often pass along or pass over mowing jobs. I would be interested in hearing from those in my area that I could refer these types of jobs too. Also if anyone has need of a licensed and insured certified applicator we offer sub-contract rates and as I stated above will drive almost anywhere in the DFW Metroplex.

Thanks for reading :)

Tara Gray
The Other Side Lawn Company
www.theothersidelawncompany.com

[Shapcott]

I currently service the mesquite area with landscaping and lawn care. Hit me an email with your contact info. I do not do fertilizing or pest, but get MANY customers asking who I can refer them too !! Be glad to give u some business

Chris

[tjgray]

Thanks for your response :)

My husband is the green expert working in the industry for over 15 years. I on the other hand have so much to learn. I am excitedly soaking it all in and putting what I have learned and my marketing back ground to good use and through sub-contracting have figured out a way that you can offer your customers the services we provide and make a little profit at it as well.

I will put an email together this afternoon with our contact information and further explanation of my idea.

Hope the day goes well for all :)

[tjgray]

I tried to send you that email from your profile and was given a message that you have not opted to recieve emails. When you get a chance send me your email to theothersidelawncompany@netzero.com.

Hope the evening goes well :)

[Mowingman]

Anyone in the area need a good crewcab pickup? I have a 1997,F250 crewcab for sale. Powerstroke diesel, long bed, single rear wheel, nice topper.
Truck is in excellent condition. Has 220,000 miles on it. Have all maint. records. Runs great. Located in Denton. 940-320-2735 shop
940-390-1168 cell

[Mowingman]

Here is a photo of the 97 ,F350 crewcab, I hope.

[Mowingman]

I have placed a photo in the "Equipment for sale" section of this forum

[acdavis]

Good Evening,

I'm in Colleyville Texas, but we navigate all over DFW. My company is Bowden's Guaranteed Hydromulch, we specialize in commercial installation of bermuda, rye, wildflower mix, native grass hydromulch/hydroseed. We also lay sod. If you know anyone who is looking for a dependable company with a great reputation, then we are what they want. E-mail or call 817-488-9528 to discuss pricing & products.

Thanks,

Angela Davis

[outrunjason]

When is everyone going to start putting out flyers here in Texas?

Jason

[Hodge]

My first ad is distributed on Feb 8 and Feb 15 for 22,000 households, hopefully I will get a response as it is still early. :rolleyes:

[Mowingman]

Have decided to sell off the rest of my fleet of pickups now due to change of business focus. One I mentioned before, it is the 97, F350. Here is what I have.
1996 F250 Super Duty diesel, extended cab, long bed. $5200.00
241,000 miles, Perfect mechanical condition, body straight and clean. interior clean, but front seat showing wear and fading of seat cushion. Looks good, runs good, needs nothing, maint. records avail.

1997 F250 Super Duty diesel, extended cab, long bed. $6400.00
220,000 miles, perfect mechanical condition, perfect body, perfect interior. Looks nearly new inside and out. Runs great, needs nothing, maint. records avail.

1997 F350 Super Duty diesel, crew cab, long bed. $6950.00
220,000 miles. Single rear wheel. Perfect mechanical condition, Looks new inside and out. Runs great, needs nothing, maint. records avail.

All trucks have the XL trim, all are 2 wheel drive , all have white extreior and red interior. All have receiver hitches. The 96 has a gooseneck hitch also.The 2 1997 trucks each have a nice topper on them that goes with the trucks.
All located in Denton, Tx.
Call me if for more details if interested.
940-320-2735 shop
940-390-1168 cell

[txcamper]

Hey Texans!!

Great site! :blob3: I'm just starting out in the Allen & Plano areas and was wondering if anyone else works in these areas. I'm going to do lawns part-time this year with some side landscaping jobs. I figure I need to keep my current desk job until I can get enough to say "take this job and shove it" to my boss.
I started with a 6 month old home in Fairview (on 2 ac) last Oct that had a crappy builder landscape package. The owner is a friend of mine and was kind to start me off. We will be going back this month to finish the screen(50-60 Photenias) around the pool. By doing this job, I have 3 others wanting me to redo their homes in the same area. Best way to advertise.

Check these pics.
http://community.webshots.com/user/txcamper04

I am learning a lot from this site and the info you guys(and gals) are providing.

Just wondering, how many of you listen to THE TICKET? It's an awesome sports station.

Later,
Robert
Hyatt Lawn Care and Landscape

[Longstar]

TXCAMPER, I work in the Allen, Plano, Richardson, Fairvew and McKinney areas as well. Good luck this year.

[txcamper]

Longstar,

How long have you been in these areas? Landscape or lawn care or both? Are you getting $25 for a basic yard? Trying to get a better feel for the area and what the going rate is. I did a few yards last season and charged $25. I just don't want to undercut the norm.

Thanks for any info.
Robert

[Longstar]

TXCAMPER, A lot of my properties are larger than normal lawns, but the going rate for a normal lawn would be about $25-$30.

I've been in this area for about 3 years now. We so mostly maintenance, but a few install jobs are not out of the ordinary. I usually sub these out to a friend of mine who owns a nursery.

[txcamper]

Thanks for the reply!

[quikag]

I am going into the Air Force and will be leaving for pilot training in May. This is requiring me to sell my well established business in the tarranty county area. I have around 120 weekly accounts and all the necessary equipment that will be included. The equipment is as follows: 1989 Chev. 3/4 ton, 1981 Chev. 3/4 ton, 16' tandem trailer with all the racks, 10' single trailer, 3 37" Toro Walkbehinds, Lesco 60" Z-Two, 2 Toro 2-Cycle 21" Mowers, 4 Stihl FS 80 Weedeaters, 2 Stihl FS 83 Weedeaters, 2 Stihl FC 75 Edgers, 1 Stihl FC 85 Edger, 2 Stihl BR 400 Blowers, 1 Stihl BR 420 Blower, 1 Kawasaki KRB400 Blower, RedMax Pole Hedge Trimmer, Redmax 30" Hedge Trimmer, and many more misc. hand tools and such.

If you know of anyone around wishing to expand there business please let me know.

[red raider04]

Nice work and pics,.....I'm originally from the rockwall area, but just getting started in the san antonio area. I do miss the Ticket!.....can't beat the Hardline when they're not talking sports. Is cobra still on w/ them? Our ticket station here in s.a. sucks, I miss the Dallas guys. Anywho, good luck this spring!

[txcamper]

Thanks Red!
Musers; Norm; BAD radio; Hardline.....everyones still there except David Robinson and team(7pm-10pm). They got canned. All of them are still mucking it up, especially Gordo.
Good luck down there in San Antonio!!!!

[T&D]

quikag,
Sad to hear about your capture by Uncle Sam, but I am interested in the equipt you have for sell, are you going to sell the whole thing as a package deal or are you splitting it up, interested in the 37"'s and 21"'s also the 16' footer. Email me at tlr51@hotmail.com (http://) Thanks


T&D

[quikag]

It's not really a capture. It has been a lifelong dream to fly fighters for the Air Force and was finally selected to do so.

Anyways, I don't think I'm going part out the equipment. The equipment I have is used in the maintenance of the 120 or so customers I have and is needed for just that. I am at this point looking to sell the business as a whole. Thanks.

Chris

[lawn_jockey]

It's not really a capture. It has been a lifelong dream to fly fighters for the Air Force and was finally selected to do so.

Anyways, I don't think I'm going part out the equipment. The equipment I have is used in the maintenance of the 120 or so customers I have and is needed for just that. I am at this point looking to sell the business as a whole. Thanks.

Chris


Give me an email with the details of your business I am interested. tanner@yourlawnjockey.com
Also I just got out of the Air Force enlisted side after 8 1/2 years. You will love the experience.

[spray guy]

I think the weeds grew about four inches today. Plenty of soil moisture and warm weather, need to stay busy on a day like today.

[outrunjason]

Yeah, I have seen a lot of weeds the last few days. Espically at my own house.

I asked this question earlier and I don't think anyone answered. When is everyone going to start advertising this season?

Jason

[z_clark]

Have 20 K door hangers going out Last week of Feb. Good luck to all!

[ProTurf Landscapes]

I'm all over the yellow pages so I continuously use them all year long.

[outrunjason]

Do, you have good luck with the Yellow pages? Isn't like a small ad about $600 or more? I was thinking about using yellow pages a few years back but if I was right they told me that I had to have a business phone with them to advertise. I think she was trying to get a sale or something.

Jason

[ProTurf Landscapes]

I think they do well for me. We have not done any real measurements on how many leads or revenue have come in from the yellow pages but many people that do call will tell us that they have found us in the yellow pages. i had one guy the other day call and tell me that he was looking for an honest guy that can do landscaping so he checked the yellow pages.

It is quite expensive. Right now, we have a half page ad. You need to look at your competition and figure out who they are and who you want to be and then place your ad right next to their ad in the yellow pages.

[T&D]

Hi All !!!
New to site and Lawn Care business, Question is "I would like to find a good place around DFW to go to and check out some used walk behinds 48" or smaller", just can't seem to find much info on local places, have checked E-Bay and have found some local sellers, but the Equipt does not look like something I would want to buy, I need something ready to work w/o costing an arm or leg. Have also checked out Equipt Section on site, either to far away or no response. Any Suggestion ??????

Thanks
T&D

[ProTurf Landscapes]

you need to just check out the local dealers. There is one in Frisco, Plano, and Addison. I know that the one in Frisco has used equipment out front all the time and you can occasionally find a good deal.

[Hodge]

I have a 32" Exmark metro (belt drive, fixed deck) for sale if you are interested. Bought new in 2003, but hardly used as the majority of my are done by 21". One front one back, less training for the employees. PM me if you would like pricing or to have a look at it... Very good shape.

[T&D]

Hodge,
Yes I'm interested in the 32" but unable to PM you and you do not accept E-Mails so send me e-mail with price and location,Been around these parts most of my life but for the life of me just can't seem to place Terrafina !!!!
T&D

[35kong]

I mow in Arlington, Mansfield, Grapevine,& Fort Worth. I have some used equipment I'm trying to get rid of. Give me a call 682-558-0110. Also if you are passing up work in Fort Worth let me know.

[ACUTABOVEFTWORTH]

Let me know how to contact you. I am just starting up with a two man crew and have been looking at buying new equipment. Let me know?

I am in the N. Richland Hills area. "A Cut Above" Look forward to seeing everyone trying to make a buck in the area.

[Eho]

Hey guys...I m up here in Denton with a small lawn care service. I ve noticed that a lot of ppl( from different areas of the country) charge a lot more than I do. I say on average i charge 25-30 for residential. Is that underpriced or what. Please let me know what you think

[Hodge]

The mower is a 2003 (August) with a fixed deck, and belt driven. Paid 2,400 selling for 1,200. Great condition and I can send a picture once I get one from the storage facility. Looking to make enough to purchase a 21" toro. Email is tjslandscapecare@yahoo.com or 469 233 3585. :cool:

[Hodge]

Any body interested?

[35kong]

I have a 32" Toro WB $700 runs good but not new, 60" Exmark Lazer Z 1999 with 703 hours for $3200 and that is negotiable, also a 54" JD 637 or 630 something 2001 with 700 hours for $3800. Might deal 36" Toro WB. I'm in Arlington- PH#682-558-0110.

[35kong]

Call Cowboy Coring and have them come out and core the drain to the street in the front yard.

[Hodge]

And the number for "Cowboy Coring"?

[tx_angler]

Sub-contract opportunity

I am bidding on a landscape install contract approximately 200 miles west of Dallas and want to sub out the entire job. This contract is on secure property and must meet certain guidelines including, commercial liability & vehicle insurance, legal employees, warranty of plant survivability and workmanship warranty. This contract has other restrictions which my company qualifies for and WILL be awarded to the LOWEST bidder. Upon accecptance by the property owners, payment is guaranteed.

A site visit is required on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 (next Wednesday!) before we submit the bid. You will have to furnish personal information (including your Social Security Number) to attend the site visit.

The bid deadline date is March 2, 2005

If you have the capacity and are interested in sub-contracting PM me ASAP and we'll discuss it further.

Here are the details:

Furnish and install:
o 25 Autumn Sage (1 gal.)
o 9 Bacchars Penstemon (1 gal)
o 7 Tree Cholla (1 gal)
o 1 Chisos Agave (5 gal)
o 2 Carolina Jessamin (1 gal)
o 12 Damianita (5 gal)
o 4 Plains Yucca (1 gal.)
o 6 Dwarf Anisacanthus (5 gal.)
o 45 Dwarf Yaupon (3 gal.)
o 14 Pink Indian Hawthorne (2 gal)
o 6 Feather Dalea (5 gal.)
o 1 Flame Acanthus (1 gal)
o 24 Mountain Sage (1 gal.)
o 5 Mexican Bird of Paradise (5 gal.)
o 10 Compact Nandina (5 gal)
o 3 Red Yucca (5 gal.)
o 12 Gold Spot Euonymus (5 gal.)
o 4 Spanish dagger (30" Box)
o 24 Texas Lantana (1 gal.)
o 26 Texas Sage (1 gal.)
o 16 Turk's Cap (1 qt.)
o 9 Butterfly Bush (1 gal.)

Furnish and install
o 3 Yaupon (5 gal.)
o 11 Texas Persimmon (5 gal.)
o 1 Pecan Tree (15 gal.)
o 6 Crepe Myrtle (5 gal.)
o 8 Afghan Pine (10 gal.)

· Furnish and install required irrigation heads/drip line and all related piping and fixtures to accommodate irrigation needs in planter. All material shall be compatible with existing system.

· Remove and discard of properly, approximately 500 linear feet of prefab edging material.

· Furnish and install approximately 1600 LF of Limestone Border Stones

· Remove and discard of properly, approximately 3 inches of topsoil in all planters.

· Furnish and install commercial quality weed barrier in all planter areas.

· Furnish and install clean, quality wood mulch in all planters at a minimum depth of 2 inches.

· Remove all plant material and existing weed barrier and river rock/mulch in existing planters as per drawings to facilitate addition of new plant material.

· Install yard ornament (windmill) furnished by property owner per direction of property owner.

· Furnish and install two stone patio areas with approximate measurements of 20' x15' each. Proper commercial quality weed barrier will be installed with a layer of sand to provide a setting aggregate. Sub-base should be compacted to "prepared sub-grade" conditions as stated in Time-Saver Standard for Landscape Architecture. The boarder will be restrained by use of stone in a flush manor to provide additional lateral support. Patio stones will be placed in an Irregular fitted pattern. Patios will be place as per drawings. Sand shall be swept into joints to be used as grout. Compaction shall be completed through saturation of water.

· Furnish and install walkways to the road from the patios with approximate measurements of 74' x 4' each. A smaller walkway will also be installed on the East side of the patio to provide access to the patio by the sidewalk. The walkways will have an approximate measurement of 3' x 4'. All walkways will be placed in an irregular spaced pattern

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[AssuredServicesCo]

We serve the Richardson, Mesquite and Preston/Tollway areas. We do full service planning, installation, and maintenance. We offer scheduled maintenance programs including all general care, fertilization, and spraying. Our number is (972) 742-1002. We are Assured Services Company - Landscape Management. Thanks, any referrals would be appreciated. Please visit our website at www.assuredservicesco.com and click on "contact us". I also attend Richland College part time and am preparing for the Licensed Irrigator exam. Thanks.

[soccer911]

Does anyone have a trailer they want to give away or sale cheaply. I don't have much money to spend but I am in great need of one. If anyone can help email me at true_lawn@yahoo.com. Later on in the season I will have some money, but need trailer now!! I know I'm not alone

Thanks

[outrunjason]

I need some info. Who puts out flyers in the DFW area. I am looking for a company that does this. I only found one that charged .10 cents a flyer to put them out.

Thanks, Jason

[z_clark]

I used Reed Distributing, out of Fort Worth. I am not sure if I liked them or not though. The management was professional. I feel pretty sure they did put out all of my door hangers I paid them for, and in the correct areas (I drove around and checked). I did get 4 calls from potential customers that were angry at me for hiring "bozos" for putting out my door hangers. One lady even claimed that one guy was peeing in her bushes. Who knows if this really went on. I expeced a few of these calls as I had them putting out 18K door hangers The cost was $.10 per piece.

[Hedge]

Hey guys and gals.
I'm here in Richland Hills; just moved from Arlington.

I still have most of my customers in Arlington, and have now spread to the mid cities areas. HEB, Richland Hills, NRH, Wautaga, Haltom, etc...

It's gonna take me a bit to read all the posts in this thread but if I can help, lemme know. :cool:

[Hedge]

I'm concentrating on a 3 mile radius around my home in Lewisville. The 3 mile radius includes southern Lewisville, eastern Flower Mound and northern Coppell.

Just started out this January. Right now, I have 15 customers. 11 weekly mowing customers and another 4 who only take fertilization/weed control. Hoping to finish up next November with a lot more than that.

I see a ton of competition in my area. When I see another LCO with a name on the side of the truck, I write down the name. So far, I've counted 33 LCO's in my area that compete with me. There must be another 33 LCO's who don't even have a name for their business. Not even a magnetic sign on the side of the truck or a simple sign on the trailer.

Right now (April 6th) when I'm passing out flyers, I am noticing a ton of business cards from guys with no real business name, just their personal name. All are hispanic. I have a feeling these guys are pricing their mowing services really low.

Anyone have a feel for how cheap these guys are? I've thought about calling them out to my home to see how broken their english is or how cheap they are. I'm sure the presentation to the customer is terrible. I'm just curious to see how they price and present themselves.

Does anyone get the feeling that there may be too many folks in this business right now?

Later,
DFW, TX

I know for a fact that some of these guys are cutting for 15-20 a yard and most of the time they stick to 25-30 once they get their foot in the door so to speak. They are definetly working for less.
A while back I bid on a property that was very large, for a homeowner association. Long story short....my original estimate was 49,000 and some change. But I had an inside connection to the job who was on the board so I adjusted my price down to 38,000 because of the inside info. They were cheap and I was hungry for the work then,lol... A hispanic crew came in and bid 33,000 and won the job. I know for a fact that they are using illegals, but they had the insurance and a few refrences. I suppose they were just working to work or they were doing what most do....send their money back to mexico.

I probably didn't want that job anyway looking back, but there is some stiff competition down this way.

[jimmyburg]

Hey!! new to the website and want to get my name out there if anyone needs a backflow tester. We are also a Irrigation company as well.
our website is bbbackflow.com (www.bbbackflow.com)
and we are a 24 hour service.

[shortgut]

.
< I am noticing a ton of business cards from guys with no real business name, just their personal name. All are hispanic. I have a feeling these guys are pricing their mowing services really low>.

Nothing wrong with name only or is there? that is what we use makes it really easy but under that my wife come up with this also ,MOWING BY ANDREA & TONY
as far as low bids I am going up $5.00 per cut this year joust to cover gas cost do not know how anybody can cut a yard for less that 35.00 nowdays I filled up my Scag saber tooth Fri and it was $2.159 per gal OUCH!!!!!! and it is going up called my local fuel dist to see what farm diesel was costing he said that on 300 gals and up it was $1.759 per gal anything under 300 gals was $0.04 .more per gal going to be interesting to see what people will do this season really think that we will see $2.75 to $3.00 per gallon this summer on gas and I am not in metro area I am in North East Texas area just North of Longview Have a great day and enjoy the quiet before the storm Tony J

[24ON48OFF]

anyone want to do a pavestone patio for one of my customers in N Ft Worth?

[Toy2]

24 did you ever mow your 1 acre with the 21? How did it turn out, how did you do on time?

[24ON48OFF]

24 did you ever mow your 1 acre with the 21? How did it turn out, how did you do on time?
I used the guys john deere and he wanted it all bagged took about 3 1/2 hours after I toted all those bags to the street. Now that I have the account I am looking for a good sized walk behind.

[Lance L]

wow i havent been on this site and a while and checked on this thread started from page one made it to 26 and decided to see what i was getting into good thing i checked would of had another 20 pages to read, so how is everyone doing so far this year? im steady at 50 customers no flyers in the past few years for me, decided to hang low relax and get my bills paid off, plannin on a izusu npr box truck later in the season, next year get back into it big time, in desoto area south dallas didnt know if anyone on here is around that area.

[dfwmowingman]

I too am in the same areas as longjohn. There is a lotta grass to mow. Plenty of grass, quality customers are my target but yes, it is important to be able to route effectively. I wouldnt have any problems with redirecting calls that are out of my area. I get calls for south Fort Worth and some areas I have seen you guys from here. I would like to have folks to refer to. I would much rather benefit folks I know.

Mike, or
Dfwmowingman

Genesis Lawnscapes

[dfwmowingman]

We are mowing neighbors it looks like. Good luck with your search for new customers. I cover most of the Northeast Tarrant County area.


Btw, can anyone tell me when you really need to start charging sales tax ? And when you really need a sales tax id ?

dfwmowing man :cool2:

[ProTurf Landscapes]

The law states that "mowing lawns" is a sales tax item so you should be charging sales tax any time you mow a lawn.

[dfwmowingman]

I know Paul of Reed Distributing and he's been in the biz a long time. He does an astounding amount of business. As for the guy peering in the window...I dont think so Paul runs a pretty tight ship and he wont put up with that stuff.....They hate to see him coming when someone's done something wrong....most of his guys have been around for a long time and the word gets around the network of guys he uses to do his flyers refers to as "walkers". However, he is too expensive for me to use. Flyers are a tricky thing for responses ...it's best to keep it bold and simple.....too much information gets it thrown in the trash ...be clear......and offer something no one else offers at that time...set yourself apart .......the ! you will get phone calls from your flyers ! Sometime you can find a busines to CO-hang with you, small business, cleaners, or mom and pop bizzness... .....then it cuts the price to .05 cents a piece when two ads are going on the door on one sheet. It's pretty easy to find some guys hanging out downtown on early saturday morning who have distributed flyers before. Get some bags pick a couple up they can average 800-900 flyers a day each you usually have to buy them lunch as well as pay them each day and make copies of your map page and drive the route monitoring them...but I have done it and it saves money ...besides you are already in the area when the customers begin to call...hope this helps

[dfwmowingman]

The law states that "mowing lawns" is a sales tax item so you should be charging sales tax any time you mow a lawn.
Thanks for the info.......I have been....... but I had heard some folks argue the other day to the contrary. I guess our friends charging $15.00 to $20.00 for cuts are probably not the group doing things right....huh ? I echo the frustration of having customers gasp when you quote the correct prices for lawncare....only to hear them say I have been paying twenty dollars........but I dont hear any neighborhood associations trying to kick out the illegals........I guess we just keep doing things the right way and let the illegals have the discount shoppers.....I dunno

[ProTurf Landscapes]

Those people that don't charge sales tax and are cutting lawns for $20 are the reason that makes this so difficult to get more dollars for cutting lawns. I try to run my business as legitimate as I can but the lawn maintenance is only a small part of my revenue so the customers that want to pay $20/lawn.... go right ahead. I don't want those type of customers because I have found that they are the PITAs (Pain In The Asses) because they complain the most and cost you the most.

[Lance L]

the people that charge 20 bux a cut, dont cost me any business, if you do a good job people will stick with you and arent concerned as much about the price. actually most of my customers will pay me whatever i ask, my rate is 36/hr and i use 21" toros, but most of my yards actually bring in more than that.

[Hodge]

Interested in finding a sub with a skid sprayer for a 1 ac lot in North TX... anybody interested?

[acdavis]

Hello DFW area,

I work for a COMMERCIAL only hydromulch & sod company, With the season taking off like it does every year, we receive TONS of phone calls a day from residential clients looking for service. I hate to have to turn them away but we are commercial only...so if you need the work e-mail me your name, number and a brief description of the type of work you do, so that i may point them in your direction. I would feel so much better doing that rather than saying...sorry we...Not to mention being able to possibly help others make $$.

Thanks,

Angela Davis
angela@guaranteedhydromulch.com

[Patriots]

I am in need of two "temporary" employees for Friday - easy stuff Tree and Sod Install. I know "workers" use to hang out down on Lancaster in downtown Fort Worth ..... wondering where y'all in Northeast Tarrant County find good workers for day labor.

Thanks.

[Melissa]

Hi guys - did a search for landscapers in NRH and got this site. I hope this isn't inappropriate to post our request on this mb :) We have a small/medium sized back yard that is mostly pool/concrete. About 1/3 of the yard has ground cover instead of grass.

We would like the ground cover removed so we can put down sod. If anyone is interested in coming by to look and give me a price, I'd be grateful. My email is smith2581@sbcglobal.net

Thanks!
Matt & Melissa

[Brayzon Landscaping]

This is a Toro Proline commercial mower, a 15 horse power Kohler command engine, 4 speed transmission with reverse and a 37" side discharge/mulcher deck. I don't know what year it is or how many hours are on it but it runs and mows like new. This unit has a manual pull start that starts on the first pull everytime. The blades run smooth and quiet. The belts are also in Fair shape.
I was asking $1500.00 make me an offer
I do have pictures if you want too see. My zip is 76013 in case you want to know where I am at!

[Brayzon Landscaping]

Any one know of a good 21' toro commerical mower for sell? :cool2:

[Lawnaholic]

Hello everybody. I've haven't checked the site in a couple of days and I see that I'm late to post on this thread. I'm new to this site and I am located in the DFW area. Just wanted to say "HELLO"!!!!!

[outrunjason]

Any of this rain backing people up? Jason

[JDavisTexas]

1 day so far.
How did your dead beat $25 deal go?

[outrunjason]

Well after I got over my anger I just let it pass. I don't have time to mess with it. This rain has put me really behind No mow Wednesday, Thursday, Only one day to mow for me which is tomorrow becuase I have a funeral on Saturday.

Jason

[shortgut]

I have a 2004 Kubota Zd28 -60 pro deck with 147. hrs and counting for sale includes wheel weights and a mulching kit direction of bus changed on me Twjshortgut @ msn.com

[Michael Parks]

Hello,
I was just laid off from a "very corporate" job and have accepted to sell mortgages at a friends small company real estate/mortgage firm. It's going really slow and I was having trouble making rent and such. As a result, I made a deal with my landlord and will be doing all the lawn care for his three properties for discounts on rent and such.

I used to mow lawns while in elementary, Jr. High and High School and am now realizing I really miss lawn care.

Here's the deal, I am finding more and more possible clients as I meet with folks in the field I'm in now. However, currently I am borrowing my brother-in-law's mower, which is a heavy self propelled walk behind that has lost it's self propell. Needless to say it's a whip to mow some of the lawns (2 of the 3). My parents bought me an Echo trimmer at a garage sale and I use a broom for a blower.

I am really interested in getting a small part-time operation going I would like to learn more about the business and what I can look forward too. Any suggestions as to how I might get started?

btw I can see myself owning a large operation in the future!!

Thanks for any/all advice!

Michael

[ProTurf Landscapes]

Dont do it! Find something else!

Just kidding. It is a tough business so get yourself prepared for many long hours and a bunch of hard work.

[Michael Parks]

I went to Ed's Lawn Equipment in Addison yesterday to get a ballpark quote on a commercial Honda walk behind mower, Echo blower and an Echo combination trimmer/edger. It added up to around $1,700, factoring in gas tanks and misc stuff like that.

I got a quote from an online trailer co in Texas for $1500. It's 5x10 with 4ft mesh sides with trimmer brackets and a 24x24 lockable box.

So, I am looking at or about $3,200 to get set up to get this thing started.

Do you think these prices seem fair?

Thanks,

Michael

[Brayzon Landscaping]

What was the prices on each item?

[outrunjason]

I would try mower medic in Carrollton. There prices are usually pretty good.

[Mowingman]

Yes, I would say go check with Jim at Mower Medic. Really nice folks. I have done business there in the past. Of course, now that I have my own store I buy from myself. But, you need to check with them, as the total price you mention seems a little high. Also, shop for a used trailer. There are always used trailers in the classified section of the Dallas paper. Unless you plan on hauling off a lot of brush and trimmings, you do not need to spend extra to get a high side trailer. You can pick up a nice new 5x10 utility trailer with ramp for under $800.00, and can often find them used for half that. Use some of the money you save to buy a set of lockable trimmer racks.

[Michael Parks]

Thank you for all the great info! I'll check out Mower Medic.

I'm looking at the following: (I don't have my worksheet in front of me)
Honda Commercial Self Propelled - $1,050
Echo Backpack blower ~ $259
Echo Combination Trimmer $289 + edger attachment $80 + trimmer attachment $80

These were from memory so they may be "give or take."

I spoke to a gentleman that retired and sold his operation. I can't say how much he has inspired me and I am thankful to him b/c he is full of useful information.

I'm am trying to figure out financing right now. I don't have great credit so I'm kind of getting frustrated. I'm really eager to get this going but am being held back by past mistakes!

Does anyone have any ideas as to a good/lenient financier?

Thanks again!

[Brayzon Landscaping]

Echo Trimmers are just a junk pile ... the carbs go after about 6 months.
Honda HRC216HXA for 999.00 at Smith's Farm & Garden (972)436-9410
That is all the info I got for you.

[Woody82986]

I guess to each his own, but my Echo equipment is outstanding. Other than the occasional minor repair, some of my stuff is 5 or more years old and still going strong.

[Brayzon Landscaping]

This is a Toro Proline commercial mower, a 15 horse power Kohler command engine, 4 speed transmission with reverse and a 37" side discharge/mulcher deck. I don't know what year it is or how many hours are on it but it runs and mows like new. This unit has a manual pull start that starts on the first pull every time. The blades run smooth and quiet. The belts are also in Fair shape.
I was asking $1500.00 or make me an offer!
I do have pictures if you want too see. My zip is 76013 in case you want to know where I am at!

[Brayzon Landscaping]

try the new 260 echo...i know the carbs are not right...they(carb) are also $90.00 and with me mowing over 100 week echo is just not for me! It's a matter of opinion...Maruyama is what i use and i like it the best. I have had just about them all!

[Michael Parks]

Brayzon,
What do you think about Stihl products?

[soccer911]

Their Great!

[lmclarry]

:blob3: Working on insurance for my business. Any recommendations on who will return my call? I want to be covered for spraying (I'm licensed) as well. Any ideas on how much I'll pay? I'm thinking of 500K to 1M in general liability. I've been reading about marine liability on the site and don't know what this is. Any clues?

[sjames1975]

I am looking to get into this busines as my full time career. I did lawns all through high school and college but never got in on the busines side of things. Now im dying to get out of my coporate job and work my but off but I don't know where to start.

I am in the Arlington/Mansfield area and there is a HUGE amount of work out here.

I need info on pricing, start up equipment, employee wages, advertising, tips and tricks of the trade.


Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated.

[fedcopcutting]

Sjames1975,

I just signup with a company named Mercury Ins. Group....I email the number in a couple of hours (i have to find it). I'm in Mansfield

[Newbie07]

Hey you guys, I am in highschool and looking to do this. I am in Mansfield and am looking for some yards. I would really appreciate the help. Instant message me at Texasaggietrav or e-mail me at Texasaggietrav@AOL.com with any information. I know there ar landscape companies who dont mow and we would love to do any yard we can get. We are the overflow pickup company :D Seriously, we do a great job and will make your company look good. Tahnk You!!!!!! :waving:

[Newbie07]

oh yeah I also need a cheap trailer. Anyone with information in the Mansfield area e-mail me at Texasaggietrav@AOL.com
Thank You

[Thumper0504]

Michael -

Interesting you bring up mortgages... as a retired landscaper, irrigator and BFAT, I am a mortgage broker who specializes in specifically public safety (ie Firefighters) and Waterworks and landscape professionals. I have access to help you guys out if you need a home, refinance or cash out, especiallly for self employed people. Using equity in your house is a great way to finance your lawn business or upgrade your equipment using tax deductible interest. And most important, I am one of you, so I know how to get your deal done.
Call me at 800-730-2959 or visit the website www.greenspringmortgage.com


Hello,
I was just laid off from a "very corporate" job and have accepted to sell mortgages at a friends small company real estate/mortgage firm. It's going really slow and I was having trouble making rent and such. As a result, I made a deal with my landlord and will be doing all the lawn care for his three properties for discounts on rent and such.

I used to mow lawns while in elementary, Jr. High and High School and am now realizing I really miss lawn care.

Here's the deal, I am finding more and more possible clients as I meet with folks in the field I'm in now. However, currently I am borrowing my brother-in-law's mower, which is a heavy self propelled walk behind that has lost it's self propell. Needless to say it's a whip to mow some of the lawns (2 of the 3). My parents bought me an Echo trimmer at a garage sale and I use a broom for a blower.

I am really interested in getting a small part-time operation going I would like to learn more about the business and what I can look forward too. Any suggestions as to how I might get started?

btw I can see myself owning a large operation in the future!!

Thanks for any/all advice!

Michael

[Hodge]

Looking to get out of the business and Interested in sell some of my accounts. Six in Frisco and 50 in Little Elm. Also have a 32" Exmark (2004) with 130 hours and single wheel velke. 5 x 10 open trailer (single axle) FS 110 trimmer, backpack blower and 4 cycle toro 21". Call me for accounts and equipment. 469 233 3585.

[bohiaa]

Hello Hodge,

I was wondering what yawant for your customers, If your looking to get out

[Brayzon Landscaping]

Anyone wanting to get out ...Let me Know!!!

[soccer911]

Money is to good right now

[outrunjason]

The money is good but dang it is hot outside. I swear every year I tell myself oh I can handle it but it just drags me down.

Jason

[shortgut]

The money is good but dang it is hot outside. I swear every year I tell myself oh I can handle it but it just drags me down.

Jason


Jason
you really need to be careful One of my customers who is a carpenter lost his brother last Thursday due to heat stroke just becareful and do not push yourself too hard there is always a later time to finish you get too hot and there may not be a later time to finish. my moto better late than never

[Brayzon Landscaping]

nothing is worth having heat stroke...Be smart everyone!!!!!!

[low_clazz]

If anyone is in need of having your flyer's distributed throughout the D/FW Metroplex email me at Myles.Marketing@gmail.com or PM me. Thanks!

Brandon :cool2:

[Rescue Lawn]

Just wanted to make my first post and say Hello. I own a professional part time lawn service (15-20 hrs per week) and also work as a firefighter. I am in the Lewisville/Corinth area. I have about 20 residential accounts and looking for a few more. I alos interested in a used ZTR or larger W/B as well as a used utility trailer with ramp. Thanks for the info and the forum...........

Shawn

[Mowingman]

I am located in Denton. I have a used 61", Grasshopper, midmount ,ZTR for sale. It comes with about 10 months of remaining warranty. Don't know of any used walkbehinds around here right now for sale. give us a call if the Grasshopper might fit your needs. 940-320-2735

[Texas Landscaper]

I bought all new Red Max blowers, and I am selling my used backpacks. They are Red Max eb7001 about 2 years old. Asking $150 each. I have 2 left. Call me @972-743-1969 if you are interested. They are located in Rockwall, Texas.

[bohiaa]

Looking to buy one....

In the Dallas Area...


Anyone

[bohiaa]

I used Reed Distributing, out of Fort Worth. I am not sure if I liked them or not though. The management was professional. I feel pretty sure they did put out all of my door hangers I paid them for, and in the correct areas (I drove around and checked). I did get 4 calls from potential customers that were angry at me for hiring "bozos" for putting out my door hangers. One lady even claimed that one guy was peeing in her bushes. Who knows if this really went on. I expeced a few of these calls as I had them putting out 18K door hangers The cost was $.10 per piece.


Does it really cost that much ??????/

[z_clark]

For door hangers, it seems the price per piece is pretty standard (10 cents per piece). I have tried out "H and H distributing" since then and got a better response rate. If any one has any other companies to suggest, I would love to hear them. We are thinking of putting out 150K hangers next year. Tks.

Also, has anyone tried out "Direct to your Door" here in the metroplex? They sell advertising space on very large hangers and distribute them as well. Their website claims 3.3 cents per ad including hanging. You can find them by searching the web.

[Dallas Turf]

I tried Direct to your Door for 6 runs on the east side of Allen with a very enticing offer of a free month of lawncare and did not get a single job out of it. I have since printed half page flyers at a copy shop in black and white and picked up 10 new accounts in that area without a coupon. Direct to Your door Did not perform I did recieve a few calls for odds & ends crap work.

[Dallas Turf]

Direct to your door is also producing a directory called quick pages. I advertized in it as well with the above mentioned offer to 15,000 homes in Allen& 15,000 homes in McKinney and got a few calles from tire kickers the weeks they went out but no one held on to them and they did not net any Lawncare work.

[bohiaa]

Hay guys:

I have a problem, I have a tree that needs to come down...

This is a large tree " Not tall just large as in circular" it's a little above the house top. but this tree has been struck by lightning " more than once I think"
it's going to fall on the house one of these days. and there are power lines that may be in the way....

It's in Josephine Texas, about 10 or 15 miles outta Royce city.

anyway I need some one "with insurance" to give me a bid on removing it.

It CAN'T hit the house

It's a problem because no-one " I have talked with" will go that far out.

any takers ?

[Brayzon Landscaping]

I have a 1992 chevy truck new motor and trans with less than 10,000 miles. Willing to trade or sell asking $2200.00

[Dallas Turf]

Brayzon,
Do You have any pictures?

What kind of shape is the truck in?

[Brayzon Landscaping]

i sold it within 30 mins of post....Sorry

[bohiaa]

Do yall think it's too late to pass out door hangers?

[outrunjason]

I would say yeah but I saw a lady passsing some out today and I picked it off my customers door and sure enough it was a lawn care service. I sometimes advertise in the fall or winter but don't get much response.

Jason

[jayycrew]

This is my first year in Lawn Maintenance and Landscaping. I am wanting to know what is the best brand for mowing lawns? I herd from a lot of dealers that the snaper 22" last longer than the toro. But the toro 33" is better than the snaper 33"

[jayycrew]

This is my first year in landscaping an lawn care. I am wanting to know what is the going rate for laying pavers,edging stone and natural stone with mortar? I don't what to bid low on my jobs an mess it all up for all of us.

[jayycrew]

Just mortar on the natural stone not the edging stone or pavers.

[outrunjason]

I would say go with Toro. I have never used anything else. Look around at what most people use and you will see nothing but Toro's. Maybe a few Honda's.

Jason

[michael1954]

There was another post for TX that I responded to, but that was more west of us. I run in Frisco, Little Elm, The Colony, Oak Point area. Just received my TDA license and working on insurance and equipment... any suggestions would be great...

Other than maintenance what else do you guy work on... needing somebody with expertise in deck building and natural stone work...
I am trying to find some business in the Little Elm area, is TJ Hodge still selling or even in business? If so call me at 9729770200 Michael

[Jerry's LC]

Hello all,

Just found this site and am very excited. My step-dad and I have owned Jerry's Lawn Care for a little over 3 years. We operate mainly in Arlington, Tx and surrounding area. Mowing is our mainstay but we also do all types of Landscaping design, install and maintenance.

Next year we will be licensed in pesticide spraying. All references are welcome. My email is: zrich82@yahoo.com, my step-dad's phone number is (972)909-1050.

I hope to get to know other reputable, hard-working small business owners to network, learn and grow with.

I think there's enough grass for all of us :)

[z_clark]

Welcome! I have learned lots here, sure you will too. :waving:

[Buena Vista]

looking for a registered Landscape Architect that wants some side work or is retired etc, contact me for details..

also looking for someone to build a single cinder block wall, with a wooden gate in the middle, line the cinder block with flagstone.. will need a footer poured etc to make it stable, existing wood fence to be replaced by this, I can email photo, let me know if you or someone you can recommend is interested, job in Carrollton..

thanks

David

[bohiaa]

I'm still looking for someone to cut a tree Down P.M. me pls

Or bohiaabohiaa@hotmail.com

[Ant_Knee]

I am trying to find some business in the Little Elm area, is TJ Hodge still selling or even in business? If so call me at 9729770200 Michael

We purchased those accounts.

[Dallas Turf]

I am upgrading and cleaning out some of my extra equipment

Fiberglass 300/100 split tank spray rig fits accross bed of full size truck with 2 hannay electric reels.

Lesco 200 gallon with 5.5 hp Honda and electric hose reel and 300' of new 1/2 inch hose ready to spray.

2- Scag 36" walk behinds 1- 18 hp kohler, 1- 12.5 hp kawi. with new tires, belts and blades.


jason@goodmanserviceslawncare.com or 972-529-2251

[ftw_lawncareguy]

I stay here in fort worth i have 40+ ($30-$35) weekly residential accounts wanting to grow bigger i do all fort worth areas, crowley, and some burleson
v_dub_jett@yahoo.com

[Ric]

Dallas FW People

I need your help.

Has anyone heard of Creative Exteriors

http://www.creativeexteriorsdfw.com/

I need to find out for a old Classmate of my who lives in your area. I want to believe this company is good but want to find out for sure. His wife is sold on their design work and He isn't going to try and Rock the boat. If someone can either give me the GOOD or BAD news about them I can pass the information Alone.

Thanks.

[TPnTX]

I live near Rockwall and serve the DFW area. I do landscape, hardscape and water features.

I also build fences. Pipe rail, ornamental, wood.

Metal gates large or small.

I have a small tractor with a front end loader, grade blade and box blade.

Tom 972.415.3703

[Buena Vista]

looking for a Dallas area CPA for tax season.. anyone have a CPA they could recommend?

[ProTurf Landscapes]

I have one for you... send me an email at info@proturflandscapes.com if you are interested.

[NunezLawnCare]

im in the dfw area looking for anyone selling their commercial accounts/residential.

[bohiaa]

Does anyone have a used trailer for sale....?

[Dallas Turf]

Does anyone have a used trailer for sale....?

What are you looking for I will keep my eye out?

[Brayzon Landscaping]

5x8 champion trailer!!! Locking Box, RampGate, Great tires, and everything is working on this trailer! Not tweaked at all! I just need a larger one. $950.00 firm. I can send pics to your email! I'm in Arlington.

[Brayzon Landscaping]

What is everyones take on this weather here in DFW? Hell it may be time for flyers soon!!! Anyone wanting to sell out?

[z_clark]

Any one have shop space they are wanting to rent out?

We have 3 trucks.

P.S. (loving the weather)

[NunezLawnCare]

any one recomend or know of a good CPA?

[SWD]

Does anyone have a used trailer for sale....?
I have a 12' open double axle trailer I just put a 2 and 5/16" coupler on - interested?
call me at 830-305-0339
Steve

[Morningside]

Is anyone in DFW area putting out "weed and feed" yet? I normally dont put it out before feb-mar but some of my customers are asking for it now. Wheres the rain at? Temps are great but no water.