Dallas-Fort Worth Area LCO's

[Brayzon Landscaping]

Tell your customers to start watering!! Weed and feed works well with water!!!!

[ftw_lawncareguy]

will it do any help?

[DSIM]

If you consider yourself a professional, you should'nt be using weed and feed. That stuff is a joke.

Use a herbicide for the weeds and a fertilizer for the turf grass. A license is required though for spraying so you may want to sub that out.

[Brayzon Landscaping]

Did you look back at the question? It did not say what should i use!!!

[DSIM]

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.

this is what I was repsonding to.

[DSIM]

Tell your customers to start watering!! Weed and feed works well with water!!!!

oh, you seemed to mention weed and feed here too :confused:

[Brayzon Landscaping]

It is better then nothing at all...We all know that there is better out there! And I always try to upsell. When a customers wants i give them what they want....Somtimes free!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DSIM]

It is better then nothing at all...We all know that there is better out there! And I always try to upsell. When a customers wants i give them what they want....Somtimes free!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

yea, you will make a lot of money that way :dizzy:

insted of giving the customer what they want sometimes its better for you to tell them what they need. example, customer wants weed & feed. You tell them that weed & feed is marketed to homeowners and you have something better. Pre-emergent is what we use. The customer then goes oh, then you tell them what pre-m does and how much and there's your upsell.

[Brayzon Landscaping]

I always do!!! Anyone thinking this winter is over? I wonder!

[Mowingman]

Reducing fleet. Have 2 trucks for sale.
1997 F250, diesel extended cab, long bed pickup $5900.00
1999 F350, diesel, crewcab, single rear wheel, long bed pickup, $8900.00

I got both trucks from the same large fleet. Both very well maintained and I have all service records. Both in Excellent mechanical condition, no expense was spared on maintenance. Body and interior are also excellent.

Can be seen in Denton, Tx. I can email photos, as they did not show up.
Call for more info.
940-320-2735 metro. (shop-daytime)
940-390-1168 cell (anytime

[Dallas Turf]

mowing man

how many miles????????
Auto/standard????????

[Mowingman]

Both have Auto Trans.
Crewcab has 230,000 miles
Ext. cab has 246,000 miles
I have all the maint. records from the original owner that I bought them from. The fleet manager of the company is a friend of mine, and sees that I get good trucks.Both are in PERFECT mechanical condition. Both have much lower mileage on replaced transmissions. Both have totally rebuilt front ends. I have owned 12 of these trucks, and all have been in perfect mechanical condition when I got them, and I keep them that way. You could jump in either of these trucks and drive to California, or New York, tonight, with no trouble.
Body and interior on both trucks also excellent. You will not find better maintained trucks anywhere.

[z_clark]

Just wanted to recommend a printing company I used this year in our area. They are Dallas Print. See them at www.dallasprint.com I had 140K door hangers printed up by them this year. I had always used 48 hour print, and dallas print beats them on price and service. The quality is the same. Printing on 100# gloss came up to about 4.5 cents per. If you use them, call and ask for Nick, he is great to work with.

[DFW Area Landscaper]

Z_Clark,

Does the sign you have on your trucks that says $24.99 help bring in a lot of new business?

Thanks,
DFW Area Landscaper

[z_clark]

DFW,

I have taken that sign off my trucks! It got more calls from other "lawn boys" that were upset about pricing than calls from potential customers. The customers it did get were not the type that wanted to sign up with a credit card. They were the type that were just passing by and saw the sign and wanted to pay cash...etc etc....problems...problems!

[firefightergw]

Hello fellow LCO's. Going on my second year. Handle Mckinney, Frisco, Allen, and Plano. Looking to help each other here. Plenty of business for all of us.

[soccer911]

Hello,
I work in Burleson, Ft. worth, Jousha, Cleburne, Mansfield. I hope you all have a great 2006 season.

Kevin

[Green Elegance]

Fertilizing schedule & brands

Does anyone have a fertilizing and weed control schedule for North Texas area..........and any recommended brands?

Thanks,
-Dan

[DFW Area Landscaper]

Z_Clark,

Interesting. I have had tremendous luck with my advertisements that have no prices on them. I have never tried advertising a price and after hearing what you have said, I don't see the need to.

I do think it is a good thing that other lawn companies were calling you to complain about $25 cuts. After justmowit's '04 doorhanger compaign advertising $19.95 cuts, I'll just be glad if we don't see another door hanger for under $25 in 2006. I understand justmowit is planning to advetise $26 cuts this year.

Later,
DFW Area Landscaper

[z_clark]

DFW,

I am leaving my price on the door hangers. I found that advertising the price on the trucks, it was just drawing those "drive by" customers that never seemed to work out.

I think advertising price right on the hanger is crucial to getting customers attention. Here is my hanger. Can we see yours for this year? Good luck in '06!

Oh, and thoes "lawn boys" calling me to rag on me about my pricing....to heck with them! My guys do a great job, and we do it at a competitive price.

[rick w]

I am located N. of Austin and planning on starting a lawn care co. to just mow, I know I will need a tax # but can anyone tell me if I will need a permit or license to operate in Texas. I noticed several other states require one.
I am also looking for a good used 34"-36" walk behind.

[DFW Area Landscaper]

Clark,

I see on your website that you are @ $30 per man-hour with a $90 minimum.

Do you have many problems with the minimum? I am at $36/man-hour on labor. Last year we had no minimum. This year, I am adding a $50 minimum.

http://www.meierslandscape.com/residential/content/view/11/31/

Also, how are you handling estimates for the non-recurring work like shrub trimming and bed clean-ups?

Later,
DFW Area Landscaper

[Green Elegance]

Hello N. Texas,
I am very new to the business so bare with me. I just started last May(2005) and was originally just going to do mow and go services, but I have loved landscaping since I was in my teens. (currently 29). I have about a dozen medium scale landscaping jobs under my belt that have made some decent money. I find that landscaping is where the good money is, especially for me being a weekender at the moment. My challenge is that I am now getting alot of " its too expensive" responses on my quotes. This is obviously discouraging, but if I know my work is good should I re-asses my pricing?? Any ideas guys. I can attach attach a couple of my recent quotes.
I just started a site in hopes of driving sales. It is very simple, and still adding pages..........any help at all is greatly appreciated as I am quite discouraged at the moment.....

Daniel Macias,Jr
Green Elegance Lawn & Landscape
www.green-elegance.com

[firefightergw]

Daniel,

Welcome and Good Luck in the business! I started last March 2005 so I am new too. All my accounts are in Plano, Frisco, Allen, and Mckinney. I think you are leaving money on the table with those mowing prices. You are probably like me and don't have any overhead. Everything I make I put back into the business. Yes, it is true, I don't pay myself but think it will payoff. I won't mow a yard under $25 and my average is $35. Good luck! There is plenty for all of us.

[z_clark]

DFW,

I have seen your site and like it. I like the disclaimers you have about "complaints" on bush trimming. Very straight forward.

To answer your question: We do loose lots of business over our "$30 per hour 3 hour minimum" for work other than mowing. This actually works out better for me. I am not into the "mow and go" type yard for the extras, as we make more than $30 per man hour "mowing and going".

Also, I don't give estimates for any extras on a "mow and go" type yard. I have even been on the "mow and go" crew once and had a home owner come out and talk to me about extras, I just told her to "call Jeff". Yes...I am Jeff, but she didn't have to know that!

To sum it up, the "extra jobs" are a waste of our time on these smaller yards.

[DFW Area Landscaper]

Clark,

I think I may have seen you before over at Lesco in Southlake. Do you buy there?

I totally understand where you are coming from. I loathe everything about the shrub crew with the exception of my shrub crew leader. The equipment I have to buy & maintain for the shrub crew is unreal. The chipper is damn near impossible to keep running and if it's down, we can't work. Of course, without it, we'd need a free place to dump and I don't have that. I already know these residetial clients won't pay the disposal fees I'd need to charge. I will probably have to end up shelling out another $1,200 for a spare chipper this season. The dealer keeps telling me I should be ok with just one because it is commercial grade, but we have had it in the shop 4 times now since we bought it in July.

Worker injury is probably, like, 10X more likely with the shrub crew than it is with a mowing crew.

Then, there is the ridiculous nature of up and down demand for these services throughout the year. Everybody wants their shrubs trimmed in March & April but by September we will have very little in terms of demand.

On the flip side, if I told all my customers we don't do that stuff, I think many would find an LCO who does. What drives me nuts is the thought of a client who has a lawn mowing company calling me for the shrubs because their lawn mowing company doesn't do it and I come running. That thought makes me absolutely sick because the regular mowing is the easiest revenue to manage. At the same time, if my shrub crew doesn't have enough work to do, I suppose I'd be crazy to turn down work.

Later,
DFW Area Landscaper

[z_clark]

DFW,

Yeah, I am in the Lecso store at Southlake every now and then. Wish I had know it was you...it is nice to put a face to a name!

I agree w/ you 100% about the pains of a "bed and bush" crew. Do you keep your "bed and bush" crew busy all season? I use my "Clark Landscape" crew on Saturdays to take care of these pruning requests. It is really just over time for my guys.

Do you run any "full service" crews?

What's your game plan for the year? Adding any crews?

My game plan is to add about 150 mow and go accounts. My only fear now is labor, as my H2B visas have been delayed by the government until after April. I will be scrambling through March on labor I am sure.

[firefightergw]

Would anyone be interested in doing sub-contract work in Mckinney, Frisco, Allen, and Plano for chemical application (herbicide, pesticide, fire-ant) and what would you charge?

[Dallas Turf]

Fire fighter,

your p.m' s are disabled. e-mail me jason @ Goodmanserviceslawncare.com

[DowntoEarth]

I'm getting out of the business because of a bad back.
Selling off my
(1) 5x10 Hallmark Enclosed Trailer, 3 Trimmer Racks, Side Door & OH Light
(2) 32" Scag Walk Behind, 15Hp Kawasaki
(3) 21" Honda Commerical Lawnmower, HRC216KSXA
(4) Stihl Stick Edger, FC75
(5) Echo String Trimmer, SRM2100

All power equipment had Preventative Maintenance Service at Frisco Lawn & Power, receipts for service available.

If you're interested let me know by responding to post or call Scott @ 214-529-4318

[firefightergw]

Dallas Turf

Sent you an email. Let me know if you do not receive.

[sting1987222]

Saginaw Tx

[sting1987222]

My web site is in the construction part.Getting good things on lawn site.Z-Clarks web site

[sting1987222]

My web site is in the construction part.Getting good things on lawn site.Z-Clarks web site looks good

[fedcopcutting]

When will everyone start your doorhangers advertising around here. Weather is pretty crazy right now. I'm thinking about starting in the last week of February. What do you guys think?

[outrunjason]

DFW,

Yeah, I am in the Lecso store at Southlake every now and then. Wish I had know it was you...it is nice to put a face to a name!

I agree w/ you 100% about the pains of a "bed and bush" crew. Do you keep your "bed and bush" crew busy all season? I use my "Clark Landscape" crew on Saturdays to take care of these pruning requests. It is really just over time for my guys.

Do you run any "full service" crews?

What's your game plan for the year? Adding any crews?

My game plan is to add about 150 mow and go accounts. My only fear now is labor, as my H2B visas have been delayed by the government until after April. I will be scrambling through March on labor I am sure.

I want to know the same questions. What is yalls game plan for this year? When are you all putting out flyers? etc? Oh yeah Clark where do get those trailers made. Someone told me there was a guy here in Garland that did em but I can't remember who it was.

Thanks, Jason

[lawn_jockey]

I just put out 10 thousand yesterday and did not get the same day calling I expected. Might be best to wait two weeks.

[z_clark]

Lawn Jockey,

Thanks for the update on your door hanger put out! We will be waiting 2 more weeks before our first distribution.

Last year we did 30K in the last week of Feb, and the return was poor. My best return was end of March, beginning of April....also did very well in July (HOT).

Thanks for the info!

[soccer911]

What kind of customer return do you get on 30k flyer's? How much does it cost to print 30k flyer's?

I would think 100 flyer's would get 10 phone calls.
10 phone calls would get 3 cuts
3 cuts would get 1 customer

Does that sound about right? So you could end up with possibly 300 more customers this season @ $30.00 per cut x 33 cuts = $990.00 x 30 customers = $29,700.

Kevin

[soccer911]

Does anybody have a sulky in good condition they want to sale? Im looking to put one on a eXmark 32"

Thank you,

Kevin

[Mowingman]

I have heard several places that you should expect only a 1.0% reply rate on your fliers. So, is you put out 100, maybe 1 person will call you. Put out 1000, and 10 people will call.

What kind of customer return do you get on 30k flyer's? How much does it cost to print 30k flyer's?

I would think 100 flyer's would get 10 phone calls.
10 phone calls would get 3 cuts
3 cuts would get 1 customer

Does that sound about right? So you could end up with possibly 300 more customers this season @ $30.00 per cut x 33 cuts = $990.00 x 30 customers = $29,700.

Kevin

[FIRE EATER]

Hey, just found this site looking for a used z turn and more business in the Waxahachie Midlothian area. My partner and I started this week going to different businesses looking for new contracts. We have been doing residential for the past 5 years now we are trying to get into some commercial businesses. Any recommendations?

[Brayzon Landscaping]

What other company is distributing flyers, besides H & H Distributing?us flag

[JustMowIt]

What other company is distributing flyers, besides H & H Distributing?us flag

Reed Distributing (Paul) 817-236-6673

[Brayzon Landscaping]

Reed Distributing (Paul) 817-236-6673

They threw about 3000 of my flyers in the gutter last year! :eek:

[Dallas Turf]

Just wanted to see if any one had any toro 2-cycle mowers running or not the wanted to get rid of or wanted hauled off (junkers).

Also, I have 2 scag 36" walk behinds thet are ready to mow one 13 hp kawai the other 18 hp kohler, we are only using the small mowers now and don't need them anymore.

Jason@goodmanserviceslawncare.com

[Brayzon Landscaping]

Just wanted to see if any one had any toro 2-cycle mowers running or not the wanted to get rid of or wanted hauled off (junkers).

Also, I have 2 scag 36" walk behinds thet are ready to mow one 13 hp kawai the other 18 hp kohler, we are only using the small mowers now and don't need them anymore.

Jason@goodmanserviceslawncare.com

How much for the scags?

[outrunjason]

I just put out 10 thousand yesterday and did not get the same day calling I expected. Might be best to wait two weeks.


So, you put out 10,000.... did you get any calls off those? Reason I ask is I don't have anyone put out my flyers. I have to do it myself usually cause I didn't save enough money from the previous year. So, if you say wait I sure want to wait because it is a lot of walking for me.

[lawn_jockey]

So, you put out 10,000.... did you get any calls off those? Reason I ask is I don't have anyone put out my flyers. I have to do it myself usually cause I didn't save enough money from the previous year. So, if you say wait I sure want to wait because it is a lot of walking for me.

I say WAIT. I am gonna wait two weeks probably. I did get a few calls for cleanups and a couple small landscaping jobs but they are pennies compared to what I would have gotten from getting repeat clients. I made enough profit to pay a couple bills but still wished I would have waited. A better marketing method right now is to make a route including all the addresses of weekly and on time service calls you made last year. Any address you have in your database. Go and give them a winter assessment for all the services you provide. Put a $$ figure on a piece of paper and throw a business card with it and hit all the doors in your database. All that cost you is time and you will get a great return because these are folks that have done business with you before.

[firefightergw]

Anyone want to sell any of their maintenace accounts in Mckinney, Frisco, Allen or Mckinney area? You can PM me.

[Brayzon Landscaping]

They threw about 3000 of my flyers in the gutter last year! :eek:
anyone besides Reed and H&H?

[outrunjason]

You know I hate so say I screwed up but I did. I moved into a house (Rent) and that has really drained my savings that I had for the whole winter. I was planning on useing H&H this year. Now I am down to just me putting out flyers unless a nice clean-up comes up. I looked online somewhere and found another company that puts out flyers. They wanted 5cents a flyer for Plano. Some areas were 10 cents. I guess thats reasonable but man that sure can add up. I will try and find the name.

So, I guess all the weight that I have gained over the winter I am going to have so much fun loosing while walking :walking: Maybe I should get some roller blades or better yet :laugh: a Segway. That would be nice.

[twj721]

HI Guys I have a 2005 Scag Turf Tiger 61" advantage deck with the Kaw 29DFI engine that has approx 165. hrs on it nothing wrong with it just got a good deal on a New Scag Saber Tooth Tiger mower and my wife said that I needed to sell the other one I am in the North East area of Texas close to Longview if anybody interested let me know I am asking $9500.00 Thanks Tony J

[outrunjason]

Hey if yall watched the news tonight there was a 2 alarm fire in Mckinney. They said it was in the warehouse section where trailer parts are. I was like wait a minute. I played it back and realized that is where I got my trailer fixed a few times. I can't remember the name but I just called them last week to see about some stuff.

TJ you know this company. I think you got your trailers done there. This place is on Mcdonald st just north of downtown.

[Hodge]

Well I sold my accounts and now looking to get rid of my equipment. Have a 12.5 Kaw Exmark, belt drive 32" walk behind with a single wheel sulky. Has about 450 hours on it, but in good shape and includes new mulching blades (kit already intalled) = 1300. Also have a 4 stroke toro 5.5 21" for sale, new last year (Feb) also in good shape and clipping bag = 500.00 (see the photos)

Anybody interested or know of somebody interested???

Have sold the trailer, so you would have to come to me to look at them.

[outrunjason]

Never mind

[firefightergw]

Hey if yall watched the news tonight there was a 2 alarm fire in Mckinney. They said it was in the warehouse section where trailer parts are. I was like wait a minute. I played it back and realized that is where I got my trailer fixed a few times. I can't remember the name but I just called them last week to see about some stuff.

TJ you know this company. I think you got your trailers done there. This place is on Mcdonald st just north of downtown.

It's called Prime Trailer Products. That's where I go too.:cry:

[JustMowIt]

Hey if yall watched the news tonight there was a 2 alarm fire in Mckinney. They said it was in the warehouse section where trailer parts are. I was like wait a minute. I played it back and realized that is where I got my trailer fixed a few times. I can't remember the name but I just called them last week to see about some stuff.

TJ you know this company. I think you got your trailers done there. This place is on Mcdonald st just north of downtown.

Prime Trailer, only one building burned!;) ;)

[firefightergw]

Well I sold my accounts and now looking to get rid of my equipment. Have a 12.5 Kaw Exmark, belt drive 32" walk behind with a single wheel sulky. Has about 450 hours on it, but in good shape and includes new mulching blades (kit already intalled) = 1300. Also have a 4 stroke toro 5.5 21" for sale, new last year (Feb) also in good shape and clipping bag = 500.00 (see the photos)

Anybody interested or know of somebody interested???

Have sold the trailer, so you would have to come to me to look at them.

nevermind me

[soccer911]

The 21" looks like its taken a beaten how about $300.00

[outrunjason]

You think that looks bad you should see mine. Cables are all screwed up. Bungie cords holding the front 2 wheels in there position. Another bungie cord holding the airfilter on.

Jason

[Hodge]

how about NO

[Longstar]

Hodge call me about the 21" Toro. I'll offer $450 if it is in good operating condition.
214-417-7156

[eight1seven]

(toro44in wb for sale) bought it last year didnt use it much because i mainly deal with small residential acc. runs like a champ $1300o.b.o (might trade) no pics yet but if interested i stay in s.FTW email me at texas_untouchable@yahoo.com

[nt1]

Anyone know where I can get some trimmer trap(tt-2) racks around the dallas area? Tried a few dealers on the northeast side of dallas, no luck yet.

[eight1seven]

well i know you said around dallas but check out ebay i saw them for about 100 bucks

[Brayzon Landscaping]

(toro44in wb for sale) bought it last year didnt use it much because i mainly deal with small residential acc. runs like a champ $1300o.b.o (might trade) no pics yet but if interested i stay in s.FTW email me at texas_untouchable@yahoo.com
Is the 44 a floating deck?

[Brayzon Landscaping]

Just wondering who is running in Arlington?

[nt1]

well i know you said around dallas but check out ebay i saw them for about 100 bucks

Tried ebay, only one person selling any trimmer trap racks. It was someone from Russo power equipment out of chicago. Wanted $199.99 + 28.50 shipping at a buy it now price. I've never bought anything off ebay or the internet but I think I will try getting a phone# and call them.

Am I missing something or are there other listings on ebay.

[nt1]

Forgot to mention that I am looking at the tt-2 pro-4 place trimmer rack.

[nt1]

Anyone do any hydro seeding and grading in the lavon area. Got a referral from a friend in a new developement there but I don't do any grading or seeding on a property of that size. It is probably about 1 to 1 1/2 acres of land to be graded and seeded.

[Brayzon Landscaping]

It is really slow in this Thread?

[outrunjason]

Yeah, I would think this thread would be a lot busier with the season starting. I wish it was.

So, anyone reading. How are the flyers coming along? Good return rate or is it still to early? Also do you have your employees put out flyers or is it just cheaper to have a company do it?

Jason

[soccer911]

Im looking for a two wheel sulky. Anybody have one for sell?

[soccer911]

Who's going to have a great Season this year? I'm focusing on getting more services from my existing customers this season.

Kevin

[z_clark]

Wanted to give an up date on door hanger response. We had 12K go out yesterday and today. They have yielded about 10 calls and 6 sign ups. I expect more to come in the weekend. My goal from these 12K was twenty new sign ups.

Have 12K more going out soon :)

[Brayzon Landscaping]

Yeah, I would think this thread would be a lot busier with the season starting. I wish it was.

So, anyone reading. How are the flyers coming along? Good return rate or is it still to early? Also do you have your employees put out flyers or is it just cheaper to have a company do it?

Jason I say get your own people to do it!

[mgm]

Z Clark - Reed put out 43K for us this week , 15-18 calls each day 8 sign ups
most want to wait until 1st/2nd week of April to commit. Is this what you might expect as far as " will commit " ? I have 60K more to go out - I just do not know when to release them - I think spread them out over the next 5/6 weeks? I know timing is important ? Suggestions -- anyone-

[Brayzon Landscaping]

Is there anyone out there for Flyer Distributing. Besides H&H And Reed?

[Brayzon Landscaping]

Is there anyone out there for Flyer Distributing? Besides H&H And Reed. Sorry about the double post.

[SWD]

Im looking for a two wheel sulky. Anybody have one for sell?
Hello Kevin,
I have a very nice, sit down unit off of a Toro
I also have a single wheel, velkie brand
PM or email me for details.
Regarding work, I'm backed up with installs through May.
The mowing side is going great as well - although still in the planning/implementation stages for the third truck.
Additional point regarding equipment - I have some used hand equipment, mostly Echo. It all ranges from trimmers, to hedge trimmers to a smaller gas pole saw.
I haven't had the time to assemble a "package" of sorts.
If you need some used equipment, PM me with what you need and I'll check my surplus inventory.

[soccer911]

Steve,

I sent a PM to you about the equipment.

Thank you

[firefightergw]

Hope you guys get to read this. You are all probably as busy as I am. Anyone ever use Ace Flyer Distribution? I have 10,000 flyers going out next week and was wondering what kind of realistic response I should expect?

Thanks:drinkup:

[Brayzon Landscaping]

Hope you guys get to read this. You are all probably as busy as I am. Anyone ever use Ace Flyer Distribution? I have 10,000 flyers going out next week and was wondering what kind of realistic response I should expect?

Thanks:drinkup: Do you have a number on them?

[firefightergw]

Do you have a number on them?

Yes :confused:

[Brayzon Landscaping]

Of course! :hammerhead: LOL...joking. :laugh:
A number on Ace Distributing

[firefightergw]

A number on Ace Distributing

I'm at the fire station today. At home in the office I do. Will PM you with my phone number and if you call me tomorrow I will give it to you.

[Brayzon Landscaping]

I'm at the fire station today. At home in the office I do. Will PM you with my phone number and if you call me tomorrow I will give it to you. cool thank you for the info...lok forward to talking with you.

[z_clark]

could ya post the # for all. I couldn't find any info on them on-line. Let us know how you found them, and how your response was. Thanks for the help.

[jamread_4]

This might be a little late but I do a lot of work in the Wylie/Lavon/Sachse area and just wanted to see who else was near by. I hope to learn some new stuff from these posts.

[JasonX]

could ya post the # for all. I couldn't find any info on them on-line. Let us know how you found them, and how your response was. Thanks for the help.

Z here is their web site: http://www.1wp.com/go/aceflyer/
JustMowIt mentioned them in one of his posts.

Also here is another company: www.alwaysdistributing.com

[z_clark]

This week our phones have lit up. I had 12 thousand door hangers go out Thursday - Friday (March 23 / 24). Have signed up 2 Thursday / 4 Friday / 5 Today. The plan it to continue putting out 12 K per week for the next month or so.

Lots of tire kickers...and trash calls.

How are y'all doing w/ response rate now???


Jason X, thanks for posting those web addys.

[nt1]

Where are some good places to get rid of yard waste like leaves, plant material, and so on?

Living Earth will take them no charge but they are a little too far away to drive on a regular basis.

[soccer911]

I started a web site with gophers web template. I just want to get some feed back on what other people think of it.

http://www.cookseyslawncare.com

Thank you for your time.

Kevin

[z_clark]

NT1,

I prefer "soil building systems" http://www.soilbuildingsystems.com/

They really have their act together.

BUT, they are less than 5 miles from Living Earth, so no help there.

[outrunjason]

Ok for the first time this year I am going to use a company to put out my fliers. We just don't have any open days to do it. It is so much easier.

Question please tell me what company? Ace, H & H, Reed? I here bad things about some of these companies. I don't want my flyers dumped. I can barley afford to do this as it is.

Jason

[Lawnaholic]

Where are some good places to get rid of yard waste like leaves, plant material, and so on?

Living Earth will take them no charge but they are a little too far away to drive on a regular basis.

nt1, where are you located in North Texas? Anywhere near Grand Prairie?

[Lawnaholic]

This week our phones have lit up. I had 12 thousand door hangers go out Thursday - Friday (March 23 / 24). Have signed up 2 Thursday / 4 Friday / 5 Today. The plan it to continue putting out 12 K per week for the next month or so.

Lots of tire kickers...and trash calls.

How are y'all doing w/ response rate now???


Jason X, thanks for posting those web addys.

z_clark, which company did you go with for distributing them?

[outrunjason]

Another question. Has anyone done any TV advertising? I am not sure it is worth it because of such limited coverage but thought I would ask.

Jason

[nt1]

NT1,

I prefer "soil building systems" http://www.soilbuildingsystems.com/

They really have their act together.

BUT, they are less than 5 miles from Living Earth, so no help there.

Thanks Z Clark, I will keep them in mind but I am looking for areas in the north / northeast areas of Dallas.

[nt1]

nt1, where are you located in North Texas? Anywhere near Grand Prairie?

Service areas mostly in the north / northeast areas of Dallas and a little in garland & mesquite.

[Lawnaholic]

Service areas mostly in the north / northeast areas of Dallas and a little in garland & mesquite.
oh ok. nevermind then, that's quite a hike to G.P. We have a place here that let's you dump it for free...

[eight1seven]

2nd yr in business and getting accounts like crazy (75 res. and 4com.) and growing i due all ftw arl. crowley, mansfield so someone thats barely starting biz. interested on taking over _3res. (35)(30)(30)_ accounts in arl. email me at texas_untouchable@yahoo.com (just want to help out the the new lawn guys out there)

[outrunjason]

I got a new customer about 3 weeks ago in Plano. When we went to do her lawn I asked for payment to be left. I got there the gate was locked so we only mowed the front. I called her and she said I forgot to unlock the gate and she forgot to leave payment. She said she would like for me to come out every 2 weeks. Well She calls me 3 days later and says she wants to cancel that she didn't like the edging? I don't get that often. I thought that was suspicious. I explained some things to her told her we would try to do a better job. So, she said ok can you do some fertilizaion. I said sure. Well I did that. I called her and said ok now next week we will be out on this day please leave a check and I gave her the amount. It was like 85 something. She said ok just call me when you get there as I only work 5 min away and can meet your for payment.

I get there and call her she didn't answer. Tried a few more times no answer. So, now it has been 20 min and we leave. Now I called her the day after and she said that we didn't trim behind her fence in the alley. But, we couldn't she has an electronic gate gowing across it. There are no cut throughs between the houses. I sure aint driving around to the back and stopping the truck in the alley. So, she wants no more services. Fine with me I am done with customer. Tuesday she was to leave payment for me. I drive all the way over there and nothing was there. I called she said sorry, I will have it there tomorrow. I called her the next morning and said that I would be on my way to get the check. She said oh I forgot about it. I said well then I am going to be there sometime around 2. Please leave it for me to pick up underneath the front matt. She said ok. I get there at 2 guess what no check nothing. So, I went back out there at 6:00 pm and now I am pissed.

I banged on that door and no answer. Still no check and she will not answer my calls as she has done just fine over the last couple of days. I open the gate to the back and grab a baseball bat that was laying there and had it just incase there dog was out. It's huge. I went around to the back no cars where there and no sign of anyone home. Man I looked in the windows and everything. I want my money. I am tired of those people that don't pay. So, this morning I am heading over there at 5:00 and I am going to sit there until she gets ready to leave for work. When she opens that sliding gate to back out I am going to confront her.

Has anyone ever been in this situation? I personally don't care if it is 20 bucks or 200 I feel I should be paid. Sorry for all the info just thought someone else could relate.

Jason

[1hollywood]

Lawnaholic

Where in Grand Prairie is that?

[Lawnaholic]

Lawnaholic

Where in Grand Prairie is that?
Central G.P., on Carrier Pkwy just south of the G.P. police station. The business' name is G.P. Rental and it's located near the corner of Dickie Rd. and Carrier Pkwy. Here's the tel. # 972-263-4456. Tell 'em Vic sent you.

[JasonX]

I got a new customer about 3 weeks ago in Plano. When we went to do her lawn I asked for payment to be left. I got there the gate was locked so we only mowed the front. I called her and she said I forgot to unlock the gate and she forgot to leave payment. She said she would like for me to come out every 2 weeks. Well She calls me 3 days later and says she wants to cancel that she didn't like the edging? I don't get that often. I thought that was suspicious. I explained some things to her told her we would try to do a better job. So, she said ok can you do some fertilizaion. I said sure. Well I did that. I called her and said ok now next week we will be out on this day please leave a check and I gave her the amount. It was like 85 something. She said ok just call me when you get there as I only work 5 min away and can meet your for payment.

I get there and call her she didn't answer. Tried a few more times no answer. So, now it has been 20 min and we leave. Now I called her the day after and she said that we didn't trim behind her fence in the alley. But, we couldn't she has an electronic gate gowing across it. There are no cut throughs between the houses. I sure aint driving around to the back and stopping the truck in the alley. So, she wants no more services. Fine with me I am done with customer. Tuesday she was to leave payment for me. I drive all the way over there and nothing was there. I called she said sorry, I will have it there tomorrow. I called her the next morning and said that I would be on my way to get the check. She said oh I forgot about it. I said well then I am going to be there sometime around 2. Please leave it for me to pick up underneath the front matt. She said ok. I get there at 2 guess what no check nothing. So, I went back out there at 6:00 pm and now I am pissed.

I banged on that door and no answer. Still no check and she will not answer my calls as she has done just fine over the last couple of days. I open the gate to the back and grab a baseball bat that was laying there and had it just incase there dog was out. It's huge. I went around to the back no cars where there and no sign of anyone home. Man I looked in the windows and everything. I want my money. I am tired of those people that don't pay. So, this morning I am heading over there at 5:00 and I am going to sit there until she gets ready to leave for work. When she opens that sliding gate to back out I am going to confront her.

Has anyone ever been in this situation? I personally don't care if it is 20 bucks or 200 I feel I should be paid. Sorry for all the info just thought someone else could relate.

Jason
Collect the JustMowIt way. Send them a certified return receipt demand of payment letter advising that within 15 days you will file an affidavit to claim a lien against their property. If they don’t pay file a lien. It only costs $16 to file a lien. And don’t repeatedly call them or stop by their house that can be considered harassment.

[outrunjason]

A lien? The told me that I couldn't do that. I have filed on several people from last year just civil. They just serve them with papers and then they never show up. But to get a default judgement I have to pay another $155 bucks, see the judge and get him to approve. It is called writ of abstract. But, I have not done that. But the lady this morning. I did it and she payed. I wasn't playin. She did say this could be harrasment. I said I will I bet a judge would see it as more of collecting payment. I am just glad the pressure worked and I didn't have to waist my time at the courts again.

[Dallas Turf]

I got a new customer about 3 weeks ago in Plano. When we went to do her lawn I asked for payment to be left. I got there the gate was locked so we only mowed the front. I called her and she said I forgot to unlock the gate and she forgot to leave payment. She said she would like for me to come out every 2 weeks. Well She calls me 3 days later and says she wants to cancel that she didn't like the edging? I don't get that often. I thought that was suspicious. I explained some things to her told her we would try to do a better job. So, she said ok can you do some fertilizaion. I said sure. Well I did that. I called her and said ok now next week we will be out on this day please leave a check and I gave her the amount. It was like 85 something. She said ok just call me when you get there as I only work 5 min away and can meet your for payment.

I get there and call her she didn't answer. Tried a few more times no answer. So, now it has been 20 min and we leave. Now I called her the day after and she said that we didn't trim behind her fence in the alley. But, we couldn't she has an electronic gate gowing across it. There are no cut throughs between the houses. I sure aint driving around to the back and stopping the truck in the alley. So, she wants no more services. Fine with me I am done with customer. Tuesday she was to leave payment for me. I drive all the way over there and nothing was there. I called she said sorry, I will have it there tomorrow. I called her the next morning and said that I would be on my way to get the check. She said oh I forgot about it. I said well then I am going to be there sometime around 2. Please leave it for me to pick up underneath the front matt. She said ok. I get there at 2 guess what no check nothing. So, I went back out there at 6:00 pm and now I am pissed.

I banged on that door and no answer. Still no check and she will not answer my calls as she has done just fine over the last couple of days. I open the gate to the back and grab a baseball bat that was laying there and had it just incase there dog was out. It's huge. I went around to the back no cars where there and no sign of anyone home. Man I looked in the windows and everything. I want my money. I am tired of those people that don't pay. So, this morning I am heading over there at 5:00 and I am going to sit there until she gets ready to leave for work. When she opens that sliding gate to back out I am going to confront her.

Has anyone ever been in this situation? I personally don't care if it is 20 bucks or 200 I feel I should be paid. Sorry for all the info just thought someone else could relate.

Jason


Don't work without a contract, and the first months payment before you start work.

[eight1seven]

looking for a (cheap price) used toro 21in commercial mower, mine got jacked plz help asap!!

[Lawnaholic]

looking for a (cheap price) used toro 21in commercial mower, mine got jacked plz help asap!!
eight1seven, give me a call. i emailed you my number and i also sent you a private message w/ my number on it as well. we can also discuss the three residentials you have in Arlington...

[twj721]

Hello .
I am in need of some better brain power than I have . I am trying to set up the nightmarish Texas sale tax in QB any help will be GREATLY APPRECIATED . THANKS Twj

[z_clark]

TWJ,

In 2005 pro, you add each city and it's rate as an "item list". Go to List at the top, choose "item list" You an then add new by right clicking. Just name your tax (such as Dallas), and give it the rate.

You can find rates of all cities here: http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/local/city.html

Lemme know if you have any problems....assuming 2006 is similar to 2005

[z_clark]

Wanted to post more door hanger response rate. Fliers were distributed by H&H in 3 different weeks, each 2 weeks apart.

As of now (April 3rd), we have signed up 43 new mow and go clients from passing out 26,000 door hangers.

I have signed up 12 new full service clients for my other truck in a higher end area from 11,000 fliers. I have also gotten a few one time jobs (clean ups).

Got another batch going out this week.

Any one else have any response rate info to share??? GOOD LUCK TO ALL!

Jeff

[Dallas Turf]

z,

Excellent response rate congratulations!

Are your flyers going up solo, or with other flyers???

What are they charging???

Ace flyer has done 2 runs for me this year covering Allen and McKinney,

30,000 flyers per run, and I have not even gotten 50 good calls, have gotten about 12 new jobs, mowing w/ Fert and Weed control.

Professional looking flyer from graphic designer green ink on tan paper, half page.

[soccer911]

Wanted to post more door hanger response rate. Fliers were distributed by H&H in 3 different weeks, each 2 weeks apart.

As of now (April 3rd), we have signed up 43 new mow and go clients from passing out 26,000 door hangers.

I have signed up 12 new full service clients for my other truck in a higher end area from 11,000 fliers. I have also gotten a few one time jobs (clean ups).

Got another batch going out this week.

Any one else have any response rate info to share??? GOOD LUCK TO ALL!

Jeff

What kind of flyer's do you make? Who makes them? What type of cost? What kind of cost to have them distributed? Looks like you had a great return. Thank you,

Kevin

[z_clark]

Door hanger response in April was FANTASTIC! Peak responce last week of March....when I got 10 one day.

We have gotten 1 quality sign up per 400 hangers. This 1 per 400 number is calculated on the total door hangers out this season. They went out 5 separate times to the EXACT same homes every 2 weeks. We have put out 40 thousand....thus have 100 new quality weekly customers this year!

I have not put out fliers in the last 3 weeks...we got a bit over whelmed...lack of labor being part of the problem, and not wanting to over do it. I am still signing up 1 to 4 daily from the hangers, but turning many of the trashy ones down...the ones that want service every other week, or that are just difficult to deal with on the phone.

Have stated it previously, but to answer your question: Printing done by www.dallasprint.com (Nick there is great)
distributed by H&H Distributing 817-429-1872

Any one want to report on how their season is going??? Would love to know! :waving:

[outrunjason]

Well I have to say I was shocked at what I got this year.

Usually every year we put out flyers ourselves when we are not busy. Well this time I hired H & H. I am just a small business and it cost about 1,500 with flyers and distrubting. Thats a lot for me. Well they put out 500 one week and the responses was not like I wanted it. But the second week was awesome. I usually keep track of who called, where from, etc. I didn't even try this time. I would say that I had about 50 calls. But for me that is a lot. I don't even know how many I signed up. We had a whole new look on our flyer this year and I think that made a difference also. Oh, and I got a call from 2 duplexes. I don't even advertise to duplexes when I put out flyers so I was shocked they even called. $25 bucks for that small yard, sure I'll do it.

[mowinforalivin]

Ok for the first time this year I am going to use a company to put out my fliers. We just don't have any open days to do it. It is so much easier.

Question please tell me what company? Ace, H & H, Reed? I here bad things about some of these companies. I don't want my flyers dumped. I can barley afford to do this as it is.

Jason

Outrunjason,
You posted an email that I can't find now (of course...) mentioning something about your H2B work visas had been delayed by the government until after April. May I ask how you went about applying for these visas? Did you use a company or did you do all of the paperwork yourself? Would appreciate any info from anyone on this subject. THANKS!!

mowinforalivin

[outrunjason]

I think you have me confused with someone else. I am straight up white. Oh wait it's April I am now brown thanks to the sun. I will be almost black next month.

[JasonX]

Outrunjason,
You posted an email that I can't find now (of course...) mentioning something about your H2B work visas had been delayed by the government until after April. May I ask how you went about applying for these visas? Did you use a company or did you do all of the paperwork yourself? Would appreciate any info from anyone on this subject. THANKS!!

mowinforalivin

mowinforalivin, I think who you are looking for is z_clark. Hopefully he will see your post. Otherwise send him a PM.

[z_clark]

mowinforalivin,

It was us that have not received our H2B visas. I am not going to call the company out that is still working on it for me...YET. It seems they are doing all they can, and have been in contact with me every step of the way. The supposed hang up now is red tape on the Mexico side.

I will report back.

For now, we have struggled to find reliable / legal people. Despite our large growth this year, this has limited it.

[Brayzon Landscaping]

Anyone wanting to sell out in Arlington?

[firefightergw]

Got a call yesterday for a lady that wants weekly lawn service for a property that she has in The Colony. I don't service that area. If any of you do, feel free to call me at 469-450-9060 and I will give you the lady's name and number. I told her I would have someone call her. First come first serve. Only one of you gets the number.

[Brayzon Landscaping]

Anyone wanting to sell out in Arlington?
Still looking to buy accounts! In Arlington.

[TikiLawn]

I run a small LCO in McKinney. I have a client who wants to have a backyard weeded, tilled, leveled, and re-sodded. Client says lot is approx 7500 sq ft. For those who have confident sodding resources, what would you charge me to sub out a job like this? I would like to invoice the client for the job and pay the sub directly myself, basically like a GC. Home location is in the area of Hedgecox and Alma.

Any rough quotes or ideas out there? Anyone want to work a deal with me?

Thanks,

Tiki Lawn & Landscape
McKinney, TX

[jmh72]

I have a few accounts near Prosper I service that I might be interested in letting go of due to the fact that I am doing less maintenance and more installs. And it is just a little far for me. There a 4 homes (1-2 acres landscaped) and a small HOA area. I also do a few others in the neighberhood when needed. These are all in the same neighberhood. If anyone is interested, send me an email to mark@hufflandscape.com

[Dallas Turf]

I have a 79 f100 for sale 351, auto with cold a/c, 120k mi $1650 obo. I bought it for my guys as they were trying to get their h2b's and did not get them and I could use the $.

Have a great Memorial Day weekend.:usflag: :usflag: :usflag: :drinkup:

[lawn_jockey]

We charge .50 per ft2 Bermuda .59/ft2 St Augustine and .89/ft2 Emerald Zoysia to lay sod and 8cents for bed prep if needed. Also $80 per yard of dirt if some needs to be delivered. Add $65 delivery for the sod and $100 for haul off if she doesn't want 30 bags of debris left for the garbage man. Also tell her it would be best to have the lawn killed <Round up> for $50per application. recommend two applications at least. May not be necessary if the lawn is very shady and we are going from bermuda to St Augustine
If you still have the job on your books give me a call and I will work through you to complete it. Tanner
214 317 8301

I run a small LCO in McKinney. I have a client who wants to have a backyard weeded, tilled, leveled, and re-sodded. Client says lot is approx 7500 sq ft. For those who have confident sodding resources, what would you charge me to sub out a job like this? I would like to invoice the client for the job and pay the sub directly myself, basically like a GC. Home location is in the area of Hedgecox and Alma.

Any rough quotes or ideas out there? Anyone want to work a deal with me?

Thanks,

Tiki Lawn & Landscape
McKinney, TX

[lawnmom]

If you have bought/sold accounts, I need some information:

How do you figure what is a fair price for an account?

If I am selling accounts, what can I expect as a reasonable selling price for an average size lawn?

Thanks!

[Brayzon Landscaping]

If you have bought/sold accounts, I need some information:

How do you figure what is a fair price for an account?

If I am selling accounts, what can I expect as a reasonable selling price for an average size lawn?

Thanks!
It depends on how many you have and what the income of the accounts are. Are you selling the accounts? Where are they located and how many do you have, if you are selling!

[lawnmom]

They are located in Collin County. Most are regular yards, $25/ mow weekly. We are not selling yet, but possibly soon. (around 70+ accounts).

[Dallas Turf]

Are they on contract? Without a good contract probably 10% monthly, of money collected for the next year on all scheduled work and nothing on extras. Without a good contract there is nothing guaranteeing that the customers will stay with the service, they don't like to be bought and sold.

[Brayzon Landscaping]

Are they on contract? Without a good contract probably 10% monthly, of money collected for the next year on all scheduled work and nothing on extras. Without a good contract there is nothing guaranteeing that the customers will stay with the service, they don't like to be bought and sold. I would say about $1750.00 is a fair price. You might be able to get $3500.00 from someone that really doesn't know how this business works. The liablity is great for the buyer! You can count on 20% not staying on with the new company.

[Brayzon Landscaping]

They are located in Collin County. Most are regular yards, $25/ mow weekly. We are not selling yet, but possibly soon. (around 70+ accounts).
I would say about $1750.00 is a fair price. You might be able to get $3500.00 from someone that really doesn't know how this business works. The liablity is great for the buyer! You can count on 20% not staying on with the new company. This is just my opinion from buying accounts in the past.
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[lawnmom]

Dallas Turf,

So if I am collecting $15000 a month for the accounts, a fair price would be $1500 -- is that what you are saying?

Thank you!

[lawnmom]

Thank you Brayzon for your opinion. How would I start this process? Does the buyer get just the names and addresses? Or is all the CC billing information transferred to the new company?

[Longstar]

If you don't have a buyer for your accounts, let me know. I would be intereted in talking with you about it.
Thanks,
Jeff Rice
Lawn Star Landscape
lawnstarlandsacpe@sbcglobal.net

[Dallas Turf]

Dallas Turf,

So if I am collecting $15000 a month for the accounts, a fair price would be $1500 -- is that what you are saying?

Thank you!

10% of invoices paid for current services through the end of the season as long as they stay with us. No payment on upsells.

Call me if you want to discuss further.

[Dallas Turf]

972-529-2251

Depending on where they are I would be interested.

[SWD]

Dependent upon the structure of your agreement with the customer, and how your business is financially modeled, anything less than 60% of your gross is not worth looking at.
Factor in equipment equity, location of accounts, serviceability and additional equity in the business - all comprises the amount to construct a sale price.
I would hesitate to deal with a person recommending only 10% of the accounts are applicable as most customers - once a buy out is announced - will stay with a new service provider as long as a transition period is announced.

[Dallas Turf]

Dependent upon the structure of your agreement with the customer, and how your business is financially modeled, anything less than 60% of your gross is not worth looking at.
Factor in equipment equity, location of accounts, serviceability and additional equity in the business - all comprises the amount to construct a sale price.
I would hesitate to deal with a person recommending only 10% of the accounts are applicable as most customers - once a buy out is announced - will stay with a new service provider as long as a transition period is announced.

The were wanting to sell accounts, they wern't looking to sell a complete company with 300-500 accounts, large scale name recognition, and a trained front and back office, turnkey package.

Any more than 10% and I could pick up that number of customers for that many dollars with a good flyer campaign, they could probably be had for even less. (cost of advertizing to pick up 70 customers would probably be less than paying 10% of receipts for the rest of the season.) But, if they fit nicely on someone's route, and are bid profitably, they might be worth the 10%

[firefightergw]

I would be interested in the accounts too.

469-450-9060

Glenn

[Dallas Turf]

Is anyone looking to sell accounts in Allen or Mckinney?

[Lance L]

have a new mower for sale heres the link

http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?t=154613

i have pics as well looks and runs like it was bought yesterday =D

[Brayzon Landscaping]

Looking to buy accounts in Arlington or Mansfield. Please contact me if you are wanting to sell. I am looking to buy from 10 to 50 accounts.

[lonestaros]

I have a commercial customer of mine that has another location (car dealership) in Arlington. It is too far off my route for me to do it (work in Dallas). Would anyone be interested. I have not seen it, but I figure if its anything like my other dealership it is a small property. Call me if intersted,
Mike
214-727-8304
Lonestar Outdoor Services

[lonestaros]

Hey Brayzon, u have a phone number? or anyone interested in an Arlington Acct?

[Wynndogg]

Am a landscaper in Dallas, Texas looking for info. on warehouses in East Dallas, Garland, or Mesquite/Sunnyvale areas.......900-1200 square feet (I'm a small operation)........been doing lawn maintenance & landscaping quite a while but need to move to decent warehouse space soon.......any local LCOs w/a line to good lawn care/landscaper warehouse space in these areas would be greatly appreciated!!!....this site has been helpful so far for me.
Thanks in advance!

[TPnTX]

1 small postage stamp yard @ Renner and Bush. Too far for me. Easy mow and occasional shrubs.

Tp
972.415.3703

[TPnTX]

thanks got a call and probably hooked up a local lco.

[bigrich117]

I am a Carpet Cleaning small business owner. What I am offering is flyer pass-out service. I am already passing-out flyers in the North East Tarrant County area ( NRH, Watauga, Southlake, Keller, Saginaw, Haltom City, Colleyville, Hurst, Bedford and North Fort Worth). The reason I am offering this service is to offset some of the cost to produce my flyers. Just let me know what area (mentioned above) you want your flyers passed out in. I have 2 workers that are passing-out flyers with me. You produce the flyers or I can make a basic one for you. I do not claim to be an expert flyer maker, but I can email you some of the work that I have done for my carpet cleaning business. If you or anyone else you know is interested, email me at abcoclean@sbcglobal.net.

Thank you,
Richard A.
Abco Carpet Cleaning Systems
www.AbcoClean.com

[TPnTX]

I have a potential customer in the 76262 area code.

I don't know the best way to do this. I can't post her # so I guess the 1st to email can have it.

tpntx@yahoo.com

[jmh72]

I have a Big Tex 35LS landscape trailer I am looking to sell. Upgrading to a 16'. It is 12 x 6, single axle, 4 ft sides with weedeater rack and box on front. Bought new in May, just put new tires on it. Here is a link to big tex www.bigtextrailers.com. Asking $1600.00 OBO. Shoot me an email if you are interested to mark@hufflandscape.com

[lonestaros]

Small rapidly growing company needs P/T foreman for Commercial Lawn Maint routes & other landscaping projects. Prior experience necessary. ALL APPLICANTS DRUG TESTED. Good Pay.
Call Mike @ 214-727-8304. Start immediately.

[jamread_4]

hey TPnTX, wasn't it you who called me about that account in Richardson? I called you back but you never replied....whats up? Let me know if you have anymore in my area. I will be more than happy to help you out!

[jamread_4]

I am having the hardest time finding good p/t employees around here. How can I find someone who will do a good job and not bale out on me every week? I am not using day labor either. They just end up leaving after a day, go figure.

[lonestaros]

If you figure that out, let me know!

[twj721]

Just wondering if anybody from TEXAS had thought about or made plans about going to the Expo 2006 in Louisville ,KY in Oct ? Just wondering ,Twj

[TPnTX]

I am having the hardest time finding good p/t employees around here. How can I find someone who will do a good job and not bale out on me every week? I am not using day labor either. They just end up leaving after a day, go figure.


Yeah man I did call you back and left all the info on your voice mail I think, either that or email. I even emailed the customer and told him you'd be calling. It's been a while and I don't recall exactly.

I'll look into it though.

[jamread_4]

I did get the information that you would call me back with his phone # and address but you never called back......anyways I would truly appreciate it. Thanks for your help, I definately need it.

[TPnTX]

yep august 11 I sent it to john@haulin-grass.com.

I doubt he's still open, I thought no news was good news.

email me at tpntx@yahoo.com and I reply with the info.

sorry man.

[jamread_4]

TPnTX, sent you an email

[jmh72]

I'm looking for someone who is willing to do some tree work in Irving. There are several old Oaks that have gotten into the telephone lines on a property that a customer of mine has. I can already tell you they don't want to spend a lot of money, it is rental property, but need the limbs blown down from today's storms cut back and away from the lines. Call me at 940-368-8450 or send me an email (mark@hufflandscape.com) or pm if you are interested. I would do it, but can't get to it anytime real soon. Thanks

[H-brothers]

We are based out of the Mckinney/Plano/Allen area. Most of our work is agricultual in the Celina/Gunter area but we are looking to get into more residential. We are hoping to sub-contract for a larger business as this is our first year doing lawn care full time. If anyone is interested please let me know.


Henneman Brothers Lawncare

[firefightergw]

Looking to hire a CPA next year. Does anyone know of a good one that you might use and what do they charge?

[ironman1994]

Hey Ya'll just found this page for LCO's in N Texas. I service Aubrey, Oak Piont, Little Elm and west edge of Frisco. Fairly new to business (finishing up my second season). Hope to get some good info from you boys.

[Newbie07]

im lookin for a trailer in DFW. Send me a pm if you have a used one for sale in the area. i'm looking for a 5x10. Thanks :waving:

[Dallas Turf]

Did anyone go to the seminar today? Interesting ideas for sure.

[jmh72]

I have some eqipment and acct's in Prosper that I am looking to turn over to someone. I have taken a full-time job and am getting out of this end of the biz. Send me a pm, or call me at 940-368-8450 to discuss.

[KBarnes]

Looking for an experienced Crew Leader for next year. I have a small but busy lawn care and want to do something different next year 2007. Anybody that wants to grow let me know. Slackers need not respond. Keith Barnes 817 917-0550 or email keithebarnes@yahoo.com

[soccer911]

Hello everyone,

Im looking for an Enclosed trailer 7x12, 7x14 something like that. If you have one for sale let me know.

kevin@cookseyslawncare.com

[TPnTX]

Anyone work in the Waxahachie/Ellis county area?

I'm looking to pass alone a potential customer for landscape and maintenance. Not a big deal though probaly small.


tpntx@yahoo.com

[TPnTX]

oops..........

[H-brothers]

Does anyone do any farming/tractor work in the DFW area? I'm wondering what you charge for certain jobs. We do alot of pasture mowing, plowing, planting, baling, etc. We are also trying to get into more residential considering we have all the equipment and it's never used and are looking for businesses wanting to get rid of a few accounts in the Collin/Grayson county area.

[soccer911]

I got a phone call today to do a clean up job, its a little to far for me. She is in the Oaklawn area Dallas. If you would like the information to contact this customer give me a call.

817-504-6248 Kevin

[outrunjason]

I am in need of a good CPA. Can someone recommend anyone that knows the lawn industry or someone you personally use.

[outrunjason]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

I guess I will start off the new year with a new question.

Question: What are you planning on doing with the drought this year? EX: Maybe promoting more bi-weekly service, or other services expanding more or what?

I took a hit in 2006 with the drought. Weekly customers dropped like flies.



Also if anyone knows a good CPA please let me know I need one.

[Ric]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

I guess I will start off the new year with a new question.

Question: What are you planning on doing with the drought this year? EX: Maybe promoting more bi-weekly service, or other services expanding more or what?

I took a hit in 2006 with the drought. Weekly customers dropped like flies.



Also if anyone knows a good CPA please let me know I need one.

outrunjason

Screen name Dallas Turf a member here is from Allen Tx in the Dallas Fort Worth area. I have talked on the phone with him for years now and Know he is a sharp Pesticide guy that uses better products. I have also done some business with him and found him to be a very honorable Guy.

Sent a private message to Jason (Dallas Turf) and you may be able to Network to both your advantages. I don't recommend many people but I am comfortable recommending Jason.

PS if you can't get in touch with Jason post back and I will PM you his E mail and Phone number.

[Dallas Turf]

outrunjason

Screen name Dallas Turf a member here is from Allen Tx in the Dallas Fort Worth area. I have talked on the phone with him for years now and Know he is a sharp Pesticide guy that uses better products. I have also done some business with him and found him to be a very honorable Guy.

Sent a private message to Jason (Dallas Turf) and you may be able to Network to both your advantages. I don't recommend many people but I am comfortable recommending Jason.

PS if you can't get in touch with Jason post back and I will PM you his E mail and Phone number.


Thanks Ric!!!!:rolleyes::waving:

If anyone in the Collin County area needs a sub to apply a good, balanced, fertility program that will produce a great lawn with as little excess growth as possible I can handle it for you. The drought was tough on many yards last year, I can help them recover and come out good this spring as well as take care of the weed problems. Even with once a weekly watering it is possible to have a good looking lawn.

[Ric]

Thanks Ric!!!!:rolleyes::waving:





Jason

No thank you for being my Lawnsite friend and exchanging inside secrets with me over the years. It is too bad more LCOs were not as far thinking as outrunjason. By networking with an experienced person like your self his bottom line should increase dramatically. Any Businessman who realizes he is better off doing what he does best and networking with those who provide different services is going to get ahead. I see too many jerks try and do it all themselves, fail. It is better not to do a job, than to do it badly.

[outrunjason]

Thanks Ric for the info.

Hey Dallas Turf. You know I normally do some stuff on my own but last year I went with another local company for doing the ferty and stuff and some of my customers complained they didn't like it or said they never came out. I am not sure that I wanted to do it again. I guess it does not hurt to mention the company as that is what this forum is for. Gro Green is who it was.

I don't think they are a bad company but for me it didn't go over well. If they had a problem they called me. Drove me nuts. Also I have trouble getting anyone to do any type of program. Maybe I just suck at sells. :)

I was told though that there are some kind of pellets or something that dissolve and help water or something like that. Am I off track on this or is there something like that? I am just trying to figure out what to advertise this year knowing we are in a droubt and you really can't water.

[firefightergw]

outrunjason

Screen name Dallas Turf a member here is from Allen Tx in the Dallas Fort Worth area. I have talked on the phone with him for years now and Know he is a sharp Pesticide guy that uses better products. I have also done some business with him and found him to be a very honorable Guy.

Sent a private message to Jason (Dallas Turf) and you may be able to Network to both your advantages. I don't recommend many people but I am comfortable recommending Jason.

PS if you can't get in touch with Jason post back and I will PM you his E mail and Phone number.

Ric,

I agree with you 100%. Jason and I have spoke on the phone numerous times and he is a top notch guy. Helped me out tremendously when I was starting out. Some day I hope to be in a position to repay. Jason, the only thing I didn't like about you is the day you passed by me on the road and called me on my cell phone and said I just lost my W/B off my trailer.:laugh: :laugh: Hope all of you guys have a productive and profitable 2007!

[Dallas Turf]

Ric,

I agree with you 100%. Jason and I have spoke on the phone numerous times and he is a top notch guy. Helped me out tremendously when I was starting out. Some day I hope to be in a position to repay. Jason, the only thing I didn't like about you is the day you passed by me on the road and called me on my cell phone and said I just lost my W/B off my trailer.:laugh: :laugh: Hope all of you guys have a productive and profitable 2007!



Sorry, It had been done to me, no wait it actually happened oops (walk behind fell off);)

[outrunjason]

Well back to my question anyone planning on doing some different marketing this year with the drought? Cause last year I really tried to sell and promote weekly service but they quickly went bye bye. So, is anyone going to maybe work more on bi-weekly customers, or maybe offering some fert packages to help with the drought etc?

Jason

[Dallas Turf]

Well back to my question anyone planning on doing some different marketing this year with the drought? Cause last year I really tried to sell and promote weekly service but they quickly went bye bye. So, is anyone going to maybe work more on bi-weekly customers, or maybe offering some fert packages to help with the drought etc?

Jason

All that I sold was weekly service, I did walk away from some bi-weekly work, but I did not want to deal with that work.

Even with the drought the cities are allowing once weekly watering which is plenty as long as your work is all irrigated. The customers who followed our irrigation directions had some beautiful lawns last year. Market heavy in the spring and get on a good fertility program and keep marketing through the summer when people are not happy with the service they are getting you will pick up more work.

outrunjason where are you at?

[outrunjason]

Good info. I live in Garland. I work in Far north Dallas, Plano, Richardson, and North Garland.

www.jasonslawnservice.com

[Dallas Turf]

I am re-arranging my office and have a 1 year old 2 drawer steel lateral file I need do sell. 36" wide, great shape $100.00 looks like new, I am replacing with a larger unit.

Thanks

[soccer911]

When is a good time to put out first round of door hangers?

[outrunjason]

When is a good time to put out first round of door hangers?

X2

When is a good time. I know we ask this every year but every year is different in my opinion. I know right now the rye grass in my yard has been growing all the sudden and it's nice and green. Also the weeds have popped up.

On another note has anyone heard the same thing that I have heard. I was watching accuweather or something and they said that this year here we should have close to normal temps and and an average or above rainfall. Well I hope this is true.

[Brayzon Landscaping]

How many Flyer Distribution companies are out there?

[outrunjason]

I think like 3. Ace I know for sure and the other one that I used I can't think of the name. Yall, ever do that postcard stuff? Also when are yall hitting the streets?

[Brayzon Landscaping]

A friend of mine used Ace. He liked them.
I used Reed dist. They ripped me!
H&H is out there!
I think I am going to try to find a church group or maybe even go to a boys scout office to see if they want to make some money for the troop!
I think I am going to start next week sometime. Do you have Ace info?

[outrunjason]

I don't have Ace info. I have seen them out before and had the number at one time. I used H&H last year.

You know I think it cost like 1,000 bucks to put out around 10,000 flyers. Has anyone ever tried to just hire some guys and do it themselves? I mean if they are taking our money and doing it why can't we do it? I just don't see where I would find a guy that will walk 8 hours a day for about 6 bucks an hour or less.

[lawn_jockey]

I tried H&H and Reed and Never got the response that we got by doing it ourselves. This year we are putting out at least 40k by our selves. By that I mean we are going to hire every able body we can get from the 7 eleven. I will put 3 of my guys in trucks and they can move the boys around the cities.

[outrunjason]

I tried H&H and Reed and Never got the response that we got by doing it ourselves. This year we are putting out at least 40k by our selves. By that I mean we are going to hire every able body we can get from the 7 eleven. I will put 3 of my guys in trucks and they can move the boys around the cities.

I got some good responses from H&H but in the back of my mind I am like did they really put out the 10,000 that I asked? I was trying to figure up how much it would cost to have my guys put out the flyers themselves and it seems to come out just about even.

[Dallas Turf]

my mowing guys can put out about 1000 flyers in a day and usually finish from 9-4pm. I have often had calls from people who have found a pile of flyers thrown away by other flyer companies, I doubt they all get put up with the dist. companies. Your guys always want extra money use them and it will be a winning situation for all.

[outrunjason]

Did anyone go to the seminar today? Interesting ideas for sure.

Ok what did I miss? Seminar?

Jason

[outrunjason]

my mowing guys can put out about 1000 flyers in a day and usually finish from 9-4pm. I have often had calls from people who have found a pile of flyers thrown away by other flyer companies, I doubt they all get put up with the dist. companies. Your guys always want extra money use them and it will be a winning situation for all.

Well what do you do about the whole permit thing that cities require to put out flyers or handbills. I never fill them out cause they want one for each guy. Do you do this or do they just leave you alone?

Jason

[Dallas Turf]

Seminar: Reel Green Systems had a class about their marketing products andabout their computer software. Expensive stuff, but a pretty powerful program. I think I will be getting q-express insted.


Permit?, I was not aware that we needed one:rolleyes:

[outrunjason]

"Permit?, I was not aware that we needed one"

Haha. I use a police scanner. I have not once been called in on but I have heard others called in on.

[outrunjason]

Ok question. Do yall advertise certain things on your flyer. EX: Right now your first batch would market customers for spring clean-ups. Then later in the month the rest would push more of the fertilization.

I have just been putting out a straight flyer for the last few years. It just advertise all my services. But was wondering if it is better to advertise what people are looking for at the time.

Jason
www.jasonslawnservice.com

[AJZ]

Hello All,

I stumbled onto this site because I have thought about opening up a lawn care business to earn a little extra money. However, I am in my last semester of college right now and am just testing the waters to see if anyone needs a dedicated and reliable employee that they can count on 100%. I have very reliable transportation, clean driving record, and will take any drug test needed. I am located in the Dallas area but can travel all over.

In the future I would like to have a large scale business that may include this area of work. If someone is willing to take a chance on me, later on hopefully I could help you expand your business and/or increase your income. I am looking to make $100-$150 a week for the time being.

Please email me @ zabobmx@yahoo.com if you have any questions. I won't waste your time. Thank You!

[outrunjason]

Well my first question would be do you have any experience?

[fedcopcutting]

Where n Dallas are you? I might be able to help you out.

[z_clark]

The season is near...must be because I have just about run out of things to research on the net!

Any how, I have been reading about propane powered mowers with Dixie chopper and Encore. I stumbled on this link from the TX propane association and it has info about a shop in Austin converting mowers from gas to propane. It even says some gov agencies give a preference to contractors who use this technology.

http://www.mccoyslawn.com/ (click on the bottom of the page at "Texas Propane May 2006")



Does anyone have any more info? Any comments / discussion???

Come on MARCH!!!! I am READY!

[Eden's Gardener]

Hey there DFW landscapers I have an interesting proposition for you. I've posted on a few of the general posts, but think the amount of activity has already buried them. So since this applies to locals only, well, whatever - here's my deal;

I'm re-opening a garden center in southeast Dallas county area in Balch Springs, have to move from north Dallas area. I have been offering flower beds to garden clubs to "adopt" in efforts to gather new members by showing off their stuff at the old place. Well, I want to expand that at the new place - more space for one thing. I also am trying to create a kind of showplace where homeowners can come and see examples of landscapes, products in work and have questions answered, as well as shop. Like a perpetual home and garden show in a way. Here is where your opportunity comes in..

I will be offering plots of land, various sizes based on specific area, to local landscapers who want to target the southeast Dallas area - lots of new homes going in over there in Kaufman, Crandall, Forney, etc., and most have empty back yards and pitiful front yards. We'll have a few shade and a few sun spots to start with so a variety of options for homeowners new and existing. You can put in a weatherproof box, your company info, the schematic of the "landscape" you have created and even give it a name or package and price it out. This gives customers various options and contacts. I do not have nor intend to start a landscape division. I'm a retailer.

Now, I'm an organics only shop that encourages natives and/or drought tolerant plants, so it would make sense to have landscapers on the same page and of the same mindset. You can include the type of products used if you want to. We may even work out a deal where I include your plots when I fertilize the rest of the area and the nursery stock if you are ok with the brands I use.

I'm thinking perennials, evergreens and a small seasonal area. But for the most part, you'd be free to create to show off your company's look and work. I won't be weeding your areas, you'd be responsible for the maintenance. One nursery I have heard doing this has the beds changed out annually. I don't see that as necessary unless you want to do that. It helps folks to see mature sizes of things anyway.

Looking to break ground on these plots in mid march. City paperwork, etc. should be done by then. We're in the process of some basic clean up, fix up and converting an old bunk house to a retail shop. I'll be landscaping the front yard so it stays residential, but there are areas on the side of the old existing house as well as areas that will border the entry to the shop.

Let me know what you think and if you are interested. I'm up at my old shop only a few days a week, but you can leave a message or catch me online here. Thanks! 214-348-3336

[mowpart rep]

Hey Dallas Landscapers Four Brothers Outdoor Power in Royse City is having a huge Open House/Clearance Sale the 19th-23rd. I am attaching some PDF files that show all the prices. If you are in the market for trimmers, chainsaws, ZTRs, or walk-behinds now is the time to buy. We have some great zero down, no payment, no interest, for 12 month programs or 0% for 36months. Also some 60 month terms to keep the payment low on big ticket items.We are clearing out some 2006 inventory. We still have 8 22167 21" toros (honda engines) for $999. We have 15 22176(kawasaki engines) for $899. We have several 48" and 60" Toro, Snapper, Ferris, Scag, Gravely, Ghop ZTR's priced well below normal. All of this stuff is moving fast so call ASAP and reserve your purchase. These prices are for in-stock inventory only. download these PDF file or go to www.fourbros.com to see the detailed list.

To qualify for the Fleet Discount on Echo or Stihl you must buy 10 units of Echo or 10 units of Stihl you cannot mix and match. If you participate in the Stihl program it locks you into fleet pricing for 12 months. So you can buy single units at the fleet discount there after. The Echo program is the same except it ends Nov 30th. Get together with you buddies come in and buy 10 units under one persons name and save Big Bucks.

Our appreciation/finale is FEB 23rd from 10AM-4PM Catered by Soulman's BBQ with lots of door prizes, tool boxes, fishing tackle, t-shirts, hats, coozies etc. Please RSVP to ruskel1@aol.com if you are going to attend that day. I don't want to run out of hats.

This years Open house is already been a great success. Thank you for all you support.

Also check out www.mowpart.com for great prices on all commercial mower parts and supplies.

[lawn guy1350]

anyone in the weatherford area?

[mowpart rep]

I know it is a long drive but if you are looking to save some money it would be worth it. Especially if you are purchasing a big ticket item like a ZTR or midsize mower.
Russell

[lawn_jockey]

If you can show up to work on time monday through sat. 0730 to 7pm then you can work for me. Oh yeah, you would need to speak spanish or learn quickly and work fast. Learn fast bring your lunch or lunch money. and don't rob me. My guys respect those that truely work hard and run off slackers. I don't mind training you for a season with the little that I know and then sending you off to run your own show. Heck that is what I did. It's easy to make it if you have a big credit card to get started and desire to work until you go to sleep for the first two years. After that you can just about relax a little bit. :weightlifter:


Hello All,

I stumbled onto this site because I have thought about opening up a lawn care business to earn a little extra money. However, I am in my last semester of college right now and am just testing the waters to see if anyone needs a dedicated and reliable employee that they can count on 100%. I have very reliable transportation, clean driving record, and will take any drug test needed. I am located in the Dallas area but can travel all over.

In the future I would like to have a large scale business that may include this area of work. If someone is willing to take a chance on me, later on hopefully I could help you expand your business and/or increase your income. I am looking to make $100-$150 a week for the time being.

Please email me @ zabobmx@yahoo.com if you have any questions. I won't waste your time. Thank You!

[Rescue Lawn]

I am in the far North Dallas/N Ft WOrth area and am interested in getting a utility trailer, probably around 5x10-6x10 with gate. I was wondering if anyone has an idea where to go in this area for new/used trailers other than Home Dep or others...thanks

S

[outrunjason]

Can someone recommend a good tree guy. Mine that I used last year is not calling me back. I am guessing he is super busy or out of town but I need someone now as I have flyers going out and calls coming in. I sub out all my tree work. I work in the Richardson, Plano, far north Dallas areas.

Thanks, Jason

[z_clark]

Don't know if he travels that far, but I sub mine out to:

"Lovett Tree Service" - you can reach Matt Lovett at 817-313-3424. He is a super nice guy, and customers have always been happy w/ his work.

He is out of North Ricland Hills

[Armstrong]

That is a good idea, I like that.

[lurch]

Anyone in the Crowley, Burleson, Joshua, Rendon area?

[Buena Vista]

looking to sub out a bank in McKinney - 121 and Custer, email BuenaVistaEnt@tx.rr.com

[outrunjason]

Anyone know where I can get a good deal on some 21inchers right now?

[z_clark]

mowpart.com / 4 brothers. buying in quantities helps!

[outrunjason]

Yeah I wish. I am lucky to get one. I am still running a suzuki mower. I love that succer but I am running it into the ground.

[Woody82986]

Hey guys. I have been working over in the Weatherford/Aledo area for the past 5 years, but I have moved to the Lewisville area and am trying to gain a few accounts over there. Can anyone point me in the direction of a good reputable mulch supplier over in the Lewisville/Grapevine area. I would hate to have to haul mulch over from Weatherford just because I couldn't find a good dealer over in the area. Thank.

[nt1]

Anyone know of any good MULCH SUPPLIERS around northeast dallas.

I usually use Living Earth but they are on the other side of dallas(west).

For small jobs it would be convenient to something closer.

[soccer911]

Anyone in the Crowley, Burleson, Joshua, Rendon area?

Im in Burleson

[lurch]

Yea...from the looks of your website you're pretty well established...I just got off my feet this year...I'm determined to work my way up the hard way so I can learn everything I need to know along the way....I am in the Marines stationed in Fort Worth so this is a part-time gig for me....If you have any pointers for the area feel free to PM me anytime....

[firefightergw]

I've got a couple of accounts in Princeton, Texas that I don't want. If anyone is interested, give me a call at 469-450-9060.

[Duekster]

Looking to hire a CPA next year. Does anyone know of a good one that you might use and what do they charge?

I like my CPA. He is old fashioned and wants copies of everything. I have talked to new age CPA's that say the level of bookkeeping I get is dirt cheap.

He is in Grand Prairie if you are interested let me know.

[Duekster]

We are based out of the Mckinney/Plano/Allen area. Most of our work is agricultual in the Celina/Gunter area but we are looking to get into more residential. We are hoping to sub-contract for a larger business as this is our first year doing lawn care full time. If anyone is interested please let me know.


Henneman Brothers Lawncare

You have not been online long enough to PM.

I have a shopping center in Plano I might sub out.

[Duekster]

Anyone know of any good MULCH SUPPLIERS around northeast dallas.

I usually use Living Earth but they are on the other side of dallas(west).

For small jobs it would be convenient to something closer.

I use SBS but there are no closer. I hear there is one far North East but not sure that will help you. Like Greenville. If you think it will help I will find the info.

[nt1]

I use SBS but there are no closer. I hear there is one far North East but not sure that will help you. Like Greenville. If you think it will help I will find the info.

No thanks, garland or northeast dallas is what I am looking for.

[Lawnaholic]

Looking to contract out some potential irrigation work in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Possible nine commercial locations that will require routine maintenance (i.e. running systems check, repairs if/when necessary, etc.) PM me your telephone # if interested.

[outrunjason]

ok this is short notice but is anyone mowing today? I am so behind right now. Is it ok to mow on Sunday as I have never done that before but I just might have to.

[Duekster]

ok this is short notice but is anyone mowing today? I am so behind right now. Is it ok to mow on Sunday as I have never done that before but I just might have to.

We may spray some speedzone at some commerical sites sunday.

[outrunjason]

Ok, I was just wanting to see if anyone was working if possible. I have 60 yards today. I guess not to many as others but enough. Also has anyone mowed on Sunday's? Do people get upset or will they be just glad to get there lawn mowed.

[Dallas Turf]

With 3 guys you should be able to knock that out by tomorrow afternoon if we don't get too much rain this afternoon! I would try to not make a habit of it but with the rain this week I think they may understand that you are just trying to get caught up if you did have some leftover for Sunday. Don't start to early and they should be allright.

[outrunjason]

Thanks, Jason. Yeah, I am not working today. I did that yesterday morning and got either drizzle or rained on for a little over 2 hours. It was just nasty. Today it is super muddy and wet and I would rather have 60 decent looking yards or better than wet ugly stained concrete yards. With 3 guys we only seem to get about 23 done in about an 8 hour period. With 10 hours I guess we could do more. So, I guess I will hit the ground running on Saturday and work 10 hours and and then another 10 on Sunday. Then we have rain forecasted for what Tuesday and Wednesday now?

By the way anyone notice that the forecast have not been that accurate at all and one station varies from another. Not to knock but man they day they say it is going to rain I don't go out and miss out on a whole day and they day they don't say it will rain till late I get hit early in the morning.

I finally just put the laptop in the truck and just watched the radar myself.

Jason

[outrunjason]

Ok, experts what to do here. Man what a lot of rain. I stayed home all day today. Now it's work tomorrow or not? If it does dry up at all it will just be a messy muddy day tomorrow I am guessing. If I do mow are customers going to be upset with the green tracks on there concrete, lines in the yard, and divits?

I seriously am just thinking screw it I am behind this much why not just wait till Monday and get it done.

What do ya think?

Jason

[Woody82986]

I have 4 lawns from Thursday's schedule that I couldn't get done today. I am going to get them taken care of tomorrow. If there was more than that, I would probably just wait on Monday and just push the whole schedule back. I can't justify only jacking up 4 schedules. I am watching it rain outside from my sunroom window right now. I will probably wait until 9 or so tomorrow morning and get after it. I got 4 done today in between rainstorms.

[Woody82986]

Does anyone know of a website for Tarrant County that lists lot sizes in square feet. I have been trying to use the Tarrant County Appraisal District site but it hardly ever lists the lot size in square feet for the addresses I am plugging in. Thanks for any help.

[DSIM]

try zillow.com

[lurch]

I'm in the Crowley area...i always ask my clients before hand about mowing on sunday....if they go to church i try and do it during that time since i do not attend church...most of my clients just want their lawn done, don't care when it is just get it done

[Duekster]

The rain stopped but it seems to be coming every weekend now and I have some trees to get planted. This will be the 3rd Friday in a row I have pushed them off.

[Duekster]

Anybody else going to the Vista lighting flyin this weekend? If so I look forward to meeting you.

[outrunjason]

I heard on the news they may start requireing catalytic converters on the mowers. Is this going to raise the cost of our mowers. Also does it affect the performance of the mower?



Anyone remember the last time when we have seen such good rain?

[Duekster]

We need the rain for sure. I was afraid it would be dry again.

[outrunjason]

Yeah we need it. I have been watching a lot of the weather stuff and I have heard that this is elnina and that we are suppose to have another dry year. But, for now it seems great. I would say we really need more sun right now. My weekly lawns hardly grew at all.

[Duekster]

That is why I am looking forward to going to Hollywood and learn about LV Lighting.

[outrunjason]

What is LV Lighting?

I could google it but ...

[Duekster]

Low Voltage.

PS, all the rain is good for the french drain industry.

[bgent]

any of yal know how to take care of stickers

[bgent]

I'd rather not pull every damn one of them if you have a better way