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Hoots

09-28-2009, 08:12 AM

Just a quick note to those looking to sell their mainenance properties.

PLEASE notify the group you are selling to before you sell your equipment. Notify the customers as to what is happening. Once all of the above is done, then you can discontinue service and sell your equipment.

I am still available to purchase accounts for those looking to get out of the business.
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Turf Dawg

10-04-2009, 10:40 PM

Just wondering if anyone else is behind as me and does not have all of the Rye down? I have some germinating and some still in the bags. That week long rain a few weeks ago killed all my plans and schedule.

pupboy10

10-09-2009, 01:38 AM

Hey guys im in south fort worth and cover as far north as haltom city south as crowly west benbrook

Brayzon Landscaping

10-09-2009, 03:34 PM

Anyone know where I can find a used Kubota zero turn for sale? I have already tried Craig's list. Just thought I might find somebody that knows of one that is not listed on the web.

TXNSLighting

10-16-2009, 09:35 PM

Is everyone caught up yet from all this rain??

outrunjason

10-16-2009, 09:43 PM

I'm not and I should be working tomorrow but I want to watch the game:)

After Tuesday I will be caught up.

Hoots

10-17-2009, 09:35 AM

We will be doing some detail work and watching whatever is left of "the game". I enjoy watching Texas-OU but feel that the customers and their money are a little more important these days. It's not fun working through the weekend but it has to be done, it's what we do.
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TXNSLighting

10-17-2009, 06:31 PM

It was a heck of a game!!

outrunjason

10-17-2009, 07:57 PM

Yeah it was. Now I gotta work hard on Monday for it :)

outrunjason

10-19-2009, 02:25 PM

I was looking at the date and thinking well it has only been a few days. But then I saw the Month. August and you still don't have your trailer?

Hmmm.

OnHandLawnCare

10-20-2009, 12:37 AM

No Jason, I do not have my trailer nor did I remove this post.

I have posted so that others will not get taken for their hard earned money.

This is "Network With People From Your Area" and I am networking.

OnHandLawnCare

10-20-2009, 12:40 AM

:nono:
JESSE is scamming people out of their hard earned money.
He has had my check since 8/14/09 for a 18.5ft landscape trailer.

He is saying he is out of the business and will NOT build my trailer yet I still see him STILL advertise daily.

Please contact me at 214-618-9627 if your having trouble with this company.
I paid Jesse $3800 8/14/09 and still have no trailer and he is claiming bankrupt.

Keywords:
The Professional's Choice
Jesse@durahauler.com
Durahauler.com
Mesquite, Tx
We Build These. Buy DIRECT AND SAVE!
469-693-7800
:nono:

Propowerwash

10-20-2009, 04:43 AM

Just starting a thread for us here in North Texas. Maybe we can refer some work to others and such.

I pressure wash and refer Landscape guys work all the time.

I have a large networking event just like this thread is about in Fortworth on NOV 14th...FREEE

outrunjason

10-20-2009, 06:12 AM

outrunjason

11-20-2009, 01:32 AM

N.TX

11-20-2009, 02:57 AM

Ya I saw it ....I remembered reading about it when you posted it a while back. I can see where the jet ski was suspicious lol but the fact that you got arrested for having pepper spray is ridiculous. I hope you get all your money back.

outrunjason

11-20-2009, 06:42 AM

Yeah I hope to get my money back. I am not out to get an officer fired or anything. Just want my money back.

mikewhit1010

11-29-2009, 04:19 PM

I have three commercial hondas for sale. They have been on my landscape crew for about a year. I have included a picture. I would like to sell them all together for $700.

I have two bags with them.

1. Works just fine
2. One starts but dies when you engage the blades ( I havent even looked into this problem)
3. One starts and blades engage but has less power then the other two.

If no one wants them in current condition I will get them repaired and then post them for more.

email me mike@whitpm.com or 817-995-0324 .... mention you saw me on lawnsite. I am located in FTW but would be willing to meet someone if they where serious. Will sell sepertly but would prefer together.

mikewhit1010

11-29-2009, 04:20 PM

ALSO I AM LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO COME TAKE A LOOK AT A LAWN FOR ME. IT HAS SOME TYPE OF FUNGUS. LOCATED OFF I-30 and RIDGEMAR. I know nothing about fungus. Please call me 817-995-0324 or mike@whitpm.com and I will meet you over there. I would get you to do the work on putting down chemicals but would like to be there to gain knowledge on this.

Hoots

11-29-2009, 04:27 PM

I would be more than happy to meet with you about the fungus. Please let me know. I will be available Monday.
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mikewhit1010

11-29-2009, 04:28 PM

Cool Hoots... Whats your number and name? If you want to email it to me so not everyone gets it let me know. mike@whitpm.com

mikewhit1010

11-29-2009, 04:30 PM

Shoot me an email with your name and number HOOTS. Unless you want to give it over here. Dont PM me. Its all messed up. Thanks mike@whitpm.com... Monday will work for me.

TXNSLighting

12-02-2009, 12:06 AM

Ive seen Mikes mowers in person and theyre good machines.

mpickel

12-03-2009, 06:54 PM

You might try Zimmerer Kubota off 820.

Anyone know where I can find a used Kubota zero turn for sale? I have already tried Craig's list. Just thought I might find somebody that knows of one that is not listed on the web.

Turf Dawg

12-08-2009, 03:29 PM

I have a Echo HC150 [hedge trimmer] that has very little use on it. I would guess under 15hrs use.

I need a Stihl string trimmer with a good engine. I am going to put it on a edger, so it does not matter if the shaft or head has something wrong with them. I prefer a FS80/85. If anyone is interested let me know and I can email some pics.

subhunter

12-09-2009, 02:46 PM

Note to those in the DFW area: Sad news. Don't know how may of you have had dealings with Kyles Bike and Mower owned by Joe and Patricia Kyle, but Patricia passed away about noon today. I'll post details as they become available.

TXNSLighting

12-18-2009, 06:16 PM

anyone have a combination Echo trimmer? trimmer and saw attachment?

TXNSLighting

12-19-2009, 12:23 AM

Or just a pole saw..

mikewhit1010

12-20-2009, 12:37 PM

I have a stihl hedge trimmer. I believe it is the 20" blade. Its at the shop but it could also be the 24" when I get it back I will measure. It has a bent blade (cant bend back) and they are saying replacement blades are $200. This is hard for me to believe. If this is true then I was curious 1. Does anyone have a broken stihl hedge trimmer that would want to sell me the blades off it. 2. Can I put 18" blades on this instead as I have found a stihl online for very cheap but its an 18" blade.

Hoots

12-20-2009, 12:55 PM

Check with Classic Turf on Rosedale and 820. They are in the same big building with Dan Dipert bus line. I think they sold me a new set of 24" blades for around $80. I bought them as a spare when I bent my blade. My bent blade came from a hidden bolt in a wall. It stopped the blade dead and left a little hump. We took it off the machine and gently beat it flat on the shop floor. That bent blade is still cutting strong today.
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mikewhit1010

12-20-2009, 12:58 PM

Thanks Houston.... I thought they where crazy when they told me 265.00 total... I was like why not just buy a new one. But I knew there were ones cheaper out there.

NorthTXlawnguy

12-21-2009, 10:30 AM

Just finding this thread. I am relatively new to the DFW area and started a lawn service here this past fall. Looking forward to this spring and getting door hangers and an ad out. If anyone wants to get together for a cup of coffee/soda/beer let me know! I am looking to meet like minded people and learn what I can and share my experience as well.

Hoots

12-21-2009, 10:36 AM

I am available for coffee or beer this morning. Pick your poison. Let me know.
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NorthTXlawnguy

12-21-2009, 10:45 AM

Well for those of you that were following my story about me being arrested in Wylie for pepper spray...

It aired on Channel 8 tonight on the 10:00 news.

You can view it here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWBulxMLl2A

That is crazy. I like how the Chief was trying to show the container as large and convienently lined it up with some smaller containers. What a joke by law enforcement. An over zealous officer looking for a reason to harass the public and a working man...
You were above board and they crossed the line in my opinion. I hope you get your $ back and a new precedent is set.

NorthTXlawnguy

12-21-2009, 10:47 AM

Hoots, I am hanging out with my kids this week and next while the wifey works. Maybe one evening after the New Year?

Hoots

12-21-2009, 11:03 AM

Hoots, I am hanging out with my kids this week and next while the wifey works. Maybe one evening after the New Year?

Works for me. Let me know.
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mikewhit1010

01-11-2010, 08:20 PM

Ok guys. I have a landscape bid that I am putting together and I am having to deal with URBAN FORESTRY of FORT WORTH. This is a city deal. It is all the codes and permits you must pull in certain areas before you start to even build your proeprty. You must have a lot of forms filled out and a proper design.

Is anyone familar with this. If so any insight would be great. Also I dont mind paying money for consulting on this.

email me mike@whitpm.com

Turf Dawg

01-11-2010, 10:44 PM

If anyone needs some nice trimmers I have some in the for sale section. Would be willing to meet and knock off some for a package deal.

Is the plumbers going crazy in the metroplex area? Talked to one today when he came to fix a back flow at one of commercial accts and he said they have been going 14hrs a day since the hard freezes in my area. I wish it would dry up and warm up some.

Dallas Turf

01-12-2010, 12:44 AM

Does any one have any skid sprayers they would like to make a deal on, I am looking for a 50-100 gallon. Needing repairs ok.... I just have not had time to build one yet, and am starting to need one.

Turf Dawg

01-13-2010, 04:33 PM

Does any one have any skid sprayers they would like to make a deal on, I am looking for a 50-100 gallon. Needing repairs ok.... I just have not had time to build one yet, and am starting to need one.

There is a person in the Dallas Craigslist that always has some he has rebuilt. They are under the farm and garden section and are listed under pest sprayer in the search funtion.
I know nothing about him, but it might be worth a shot.

pushmower

01-13-2010, 06:43 PM

I have some equipment for sale. I'm in the Rockwall area. Decided to list here, so I do not have to answer to knuckle heads, who ask if I can ship to hooterville in Maine or some b.s. like that. This is what I have:

3 - 21" toros w/ honda engines $650 each. Rear wheels, pinion, keys and springs have been replaced on each mower.
2 - Stihl FS80 (weed-eater) $145 each
1 - Stihl FC75 (stick edger) $160
2 - Stihl BR380 (back pack blower) $180 each

All equipment was purchased brand new February 2009. Equipment ran 5 days a week from March to November. Give me a call if you have any questions.

214.695.6335

mowpart rep

01-25-2010, 12:46 PM

We are celebrating our 32nd year at our Royse City location and our 2second year at our Terrell!

Our open house is Jan 26th from 9am to 4pm.

We will be offering some nice discounts. Including $899 for the Toro 22187 HD 21" until we run out. Also we are selling the Stihl FS 80 trimmer for $249 until we run out.

5lb roll of trimmer line starting at $25.99

Edger blades $.69

21" Toro Blades $7.59

Scag 48", 52", 61" replacement blades $9.99

The event is catered by Soul Man's BBQ and we will be giving away a door prizes including a trimmer, coolers and more!

We had a great first year and look forward to serving the metroplex for many years to come!

We hope you will come see us.

I have enclosed our Open house flyer and pricing for Redmax, Stihl and Echo.

Our location in on the North service road of I-20 @ College mound road. Aprox 7 miles east of Terrell.

outrunjason

01-26-2010, 02:36 PM

I just got back from the open house. I have never been to one before but there was quite a few people there. City of Garland and Dallas just to name a few.

Food smelled good but I didn't have time to stay long so didn't eat. STHIL and ECHO trailers were there.

Anyone else go?

mowpart rep

01-26-2010, 06:04 PM

Thanks to everyone who come to our open house! We had a good showing. We sold completely out of Toro 21" 22195 and almost all of our 22187 21" machines. Sold tons of Stihl, Echo, and a quiet a few Redmax units. Scag sales were especially good. We still have plenty of product and we can hold our prices for a couple of days. So if you guys couldn't make it by today try to come by this week! I will make sure you get a great deal. Just give us a call and we will have everything gassed up and ready when you get here.
972-563-6880.

Thanks SOOOO Much!
Russell

P.S.

Our open house at our Royse City location is Feb 26th so hopefully we can see your there too!

Woody82986

02-03-2010, 09:17 PM

Anyone else feeling the itch?... haha. It's coming guys. I can't believe we are already in February.

TXNSLighting

02-05-2010, 01:27 AM

Letting yal know my Toro Z is for sale! http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?t=301852

another_jose

02-11-2010, 06:48 PM

WANTING TO BUY NON-RUNNING COMMERCIAL LAWN EQUIPMENT
(BENT SHAFTS/LOCKED ENGINES) OK!!!!

WTB *MOWERS*
Commercial Toro/Exmark 21" with Honda Engine, Kawasaki Engine,Suzuki 2 Cycle Engine.
Commercial Snapper 21" with Honda Engine,Kawasaki Engine,Robin 2 cycle Engine.
Commercial Honda 21" HRC216 2spd Hydrostatic (ANY)..........

WTB *WEEDEATERS*(String Trimmers)
Echo,Redmax,Stihl,Maruyama,Shindawa,Kawasaki ETC...

WTB *BLOWERS* (Handheld-Backpack)
Echo,Redmax,Stihl,Maruyama,Kawasaki ETC.....

Just give me a call at 817.806.6556 or Email flying.wrench@yahoo.com
With your Model and your Asking Price

outrunjason

02-11-2010, 06:51 PM

Just got through doing 4 clean-ups today.

Haha. :nono: Yeah right. What a nice day it is really. I hate snow but this one is pretty cool. I can enjoy it for a few days and then it will be gone. Bring back the 60 degree weather.

FTAC99

02-22-2010, 01:39 PM

Anyone know of CEU classes coming up for TDA? I need to get my five credits before the beginning of April. Any help or information would be appreciated.

Chris

mikewhit1010

02-22-2010, 06:26 PM

Any one been bidding on city mowing.

IE - City of fort worth parks, arlington parks, city of mansfield school district etc....

I was shocked to find out some of the prices some of our larger companies are bidding at.

If there is anyone on here that has been awarded any of those contracts I was wondering if you could tell me your margins or price per acre you have calculated. PM me if you want.

Thanks

mpickel

02-23-2010, 05:18 PM

Yeah we put in some bids for Garland and Grand Prarie. I was shocked at those prices. On one bid, the winner bid $800 to mow 75 acres weekly...and this includes trash pickup, eding and trimming. The also bid $12 per each additional hour for work outside the contract.

Any one been bidding on city mowing.

IE - City of fort worth parks, arlington parks, city of mansfield school district etc....

I was shocked to find out some of the prices some of our larger companies are bidding at.

If there is anyone on here that has been awarded any of those contracts I was wondering if you could tell me your margins or price per acre you have calculated. PM me if you want.

Thanks

outrunjason

02-23-2010, 05:23 PM

I have lived in the county for the past 3 years and have decided to move back tot he city. Now I need a storage unit because there is no way I can get away with keep my trailer at the house.

So, where do you guys keep your stuff or recommend?

Areas: Plano and Richardson.

I have a 14' trailer about 16' with the tounge. It's 8 foot wide and I can just about get it into a 10' door opening. (might have to take off a few weedeaters). I have been looking around and either they are not gated, no cameras, bad areas, no spaces avaliable, to small, to expensive etc.

I would like something under $250 a month and even better would be about 150-200 a month. I don't need climate controlled, water or power just something to put my stuff and trailer in?

Thanks,

Jason

PS: I don't have that trailer in the pic anymore.

mikewhit1010

02-28-2010, 11:53 PM

Hey guys I am looking to purchase some equipment. Let me know if you have any. Send a pm or email. mike@whitpm.com

- 36" walkbehind. Want a Tbar but if not that is fine
- Zero turn 48" or larger exmark or toro
- Stihl Back pack blowers

I HAVE FOR SALE
48" Scag For $1500.00
44" Grasshopper ZTR 50 hours $3800.00 (why am I selling this? because tires are to small in rear to be popping curbs for our commercial properties)

I will post pics tomorrow. Thanks

N.TX

03-01-2010, 02:18 AM

Hey anyone who has too much work load in the denton area pm me if you have any work you would like to sub out. If its really big stuff we may go outside the denton area a few miles. Just send me a pm and I will get back with you.

Woody82986

03-01-2010, 12:49 PM

Hey guys. I am looking to purchase a good used 21" commercial Toro or Honda. I'm looking to spend around $400 or $500. I just need a good, reliable one with a bag thats still pretty solid all the way around and that the self propel still works well. If anyone has anything, just let me know. PM me here or email me. service@greentouchlawnworks.com. Thanks

outrunjason

03-01-2010, 01:25 PM

Can someone tell me what kind of places they store there trailers. Every place that I call wants me to just put it in a covered spot. Is this what everyone does? I dont' want my stuff stolen. Any enclosed unit is only 8 foot wide at the door.

N.TX

03-01-2010, 01:33 PM

What is the specific zip code area you are trying to store your trailer ?

N.TX

03-01-2010, 01:35 PM

You could try a unit for a motor home........

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/prk/1587611889.html

Smittie

03-01-2010, 01:53 PM

I just found this thread and just wanted to let you guy's know a little about myself. I am based out of Cleburne and go as far east as Venus and south to Rio Vista and over to Grandview. Glad to see a thread on here about this area if anyone has any calls for the areas i cover that you may not just pm me and we will work out the details. Thanks Josh

mpickel

03-01-2010, 05:26 PM

We keep our stuff at the shop. I wouldn't park it in a covered spot, it will grow legs.

Can someone tell me what kind of places they store there trailers. Every place that I call wants me to just put it in a covered spot. Is this what everyone does? I dont' want my stuff stolen. Any enclosed unit is only 8 foot wide at the door.

outrunjason

03-01-2010, 08:07 PM

Yeah that is my biggest fear. Next to that I have 6 weedeaters on the outside of it. That would be a major loss also.

mikewhit1010

03-01-2010, 10:09 PM

As promised here are the pics for the grasshopper and the scag.

I was wrong on the grasshopper
48" grasshopper- 229 hours - 20 Kohler command - new battery - has mulch kit it is a 2008
48" scag - low hours - you can see the muffler and how little wear it has think its a 2007
2 X 21" Honda Commercial with bags - $350 a piece , $600 total.. Try and get pics up soon

TXNSLighting

03-01-2010, 10:22 PM

When did you get that Grasshopper? And ive got you a Z!

outrunjason

03-02-2010, 03:41 PM

Well I had some pm's about some places that I could call. I did not find 1 that could accommodate my trailer. The cheapest thing I found was to rent a space and unit. I would have to unload the trailer every day. What a hassle after a long day of work.

mikewhit1010

03-02-2010, 09:17 PM

selling it for my bro. only one 21" left FYI

Dallas Turf

03-04-2010, 03:09 AM

Was out scouting some lawns and spraying and am beginning to worry about the St.Augustine. I only saw some green peeking through up against a few houses. The areas in the open had no color at all to the stems.

Lots of palms look to be hurting as well.

Any thoughts?

Jason

N.TX

03-04-2010, 09:50 AM

Ya I noticed the st augustine wasn't looking too hot around here either. Hope it comes back after that hard freeze. It got down to 8 degrees here one night.

TXNSLighting

03-05-2010, 12:49 AM

It just froze a couple nights ago. We wont see green St Augustine for a few weeks probably...

Also as a reminder im always looking to network with landscapers in the DFW area. I give great referral bonuses. Let me know if you want to do lunch.

Turf Dawg

03-05-2010, 08:43 AM

I am also worried about the St Augustinen not only about some freeze damage, but also with a cooler spring with alot of mositure I am worried about Gray Leaf Spot and Brown Patch.

dce7777

03-10-2010, 10:55 PM

I hired H & H distributing to put out door hangers for my company. They did a great job the first round, then on the second round, i received a call from a lady stating she saw them dump a bunch of them in the creek. I met with her, got all her information, then completely drove the areas they were supposed to put the door hangers. Out of 5000 they were supposed to put out, they might have hung 500 max. I called and spoke with the owner and all he did was make excuses and accuse me of being difficult then he hung up on me and will not answer my calls nor will he return any of our calls.

outrunjason

03-11-2010, 01:00 AM

I also used H&H. They told me they would put out all my flyers etc. I didn't get hardly any calls out of 10,000. Maybe 15 calls max. I have been putting them out with my crew for years. We get 15 calls with 5,000 or less. Not 10,000. I knew right then they were not all being put out.

Who would know if they put them out you know! Unless you follow every guy walking around you just don't know.

Hodge

03-11-2010, 02:05 AM

Yeah I hope to get my money back. I am not out to get an officer fired or anything. Just want my money back.

You are a lot more understanding than I. $6,200 and still no resolve? This is basically justification from the "officer" on why he thought to call 3 other officers, and why he spent 40+ minutes with you.

You proved the jetski was your correct... that was the initial "officer" concern. Once that was done that should have been the end or the investigation.

outrunjason

03-11-2010, 10:01 AM

I asked to leave after about 10 minutes and was told NO. I was on there time not mine.

Hodge

03-12-2010, 11:53 AM

Hodge

03-12-2010, 10:11 PM

Does anybody know where I can get ahold of Velocity for poa annua control in the DFW area?

Brayzon Landscaping

03-18-2010, 12:04 PM

Looking for a good used power pruner. Let me know if you got one up for sell.

pushmower

03-18-2010, 10:59 PM

Lets make a deal. Who needs 21" Toro mowers, Stihl weed-eater. Stihl edger. PM me and we can talk.

outrunjason

03-18-2010, 11:27 PM

I need a hedge trimmer. All 3 of mine have bit the dust.

ja2852

03-23-2010, 12:42 AM

Hey push how old are the toros what model and how much you asking? Thanks

Green' Go

03-23-2010, 04:37 PM

I have been getting some calls from the SW DFW area. I cant do anything SW of the DFW area. Its just to far. I have just been turning these away and telling them I hope they find someone closer. If you guys would like me to refer them to you let me know. Mainly the people that call me want acres mowed or arenas tilled. I did get a call from a DFW area bowling alley wanting brush cleared from around the building and I turned it down also. IF you are close to that area and want these give me a shout and I will see what I can do.

Hoots

03-23-2010, 05:13 PM

Send them to me. Pm me.
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ephillips

03-25-2010, 11:53 PM

Hey, Ernie here.

I do a lot of work (mostly mowing, clean ups, etc. Just getting started in this industry after recent lay off) in the SW DFW area. Arlington, Grand Prairie, Mansfield, Ft Worth, other surrounding areas. Would be glad to help anyone out that gets contacts in these areas with no possible way to get down to this area of the DFW Metroplex.

Dallas Turf

03-26-2010, 02:34 AM

In search of Prograss (Poa Anna) weed control product, does anybody know when in the Metroplex I can get some.

Also has anybody had experience with this product and are they effective on the post emergent control of poa annua?

TIA

Hodge,

Certanty will get the poa.

Simazine with metsulfuron will get it as well.

May check estes or uhs

pushmower

03-29-2010, 11:48 AM

ja2852. I sold all mowers. I have a FS80 and a FC75 one season old and they both run great. Selling for $150 each.

outrunjason

03-29-2010, 04:31 PM

When is the St. Augustine gonna come back? I am just mowing weeds for the most part.

Green' Go

03-29-2010, 04:43 PM

outrunjason

03-29-2010, 05:08 PM

I dont know. I was spraying my yard today and noticed there isn't much trying to come back yet. It got really cold this winter. Might have really zaped it good. I know it was down to 8 degrees here one night. Then all the snow cover. We had 4 inches 2 weeks ago in addition to the 6 from a month or 2 ago.

I am way down in maintenance from what we have done over the last 3 years. Makes me wonder how long it will take to come back. I guess we have not had enough 75+ days either.

spfdlawn

04-01-2010, 06:40 AM

I just found out I lost a BIG HOA due to all new manegement that wants to cut costs this HOA was a little over 40% of my business (yes too many eggs in one basket!) so needless to say I am now looking for new CX's we do fertilizing, weed control, and some outdoor pest control. Im TDA Licensed and all that great stuff. I go as far north as Denton, and as far south as Waxahachie. Let me know if anyone wants to work together.

Thanks!

Green' Go

04-01-2010, 09:10 AM

I will keep you in mind.

Hodge

04-05-2010, 01:57 AM

Hodge,

Certanty will get the poa.

Simazine with metsulfuron will get it as well.

May check estes or uhs

OK who has a license for the purchase of this... or can I convince one of you to do an application on one property for me...

PM if you would...

TIA

texastruecuttin

04-10-2010, 05:22 AM

howdy fellas,

texastruecuttin

04-10-2010, 05:26 AM

howdy fellas im looking to hire 1 guy full time to help out with my maintenance company this year. thought id post on here to see if i could stir anything up and potentially find a good worker. Let me know somthing. Need the help as soon as possible. help needs to be close to rockwall if no trasportation. Thanks

lawn_jockey

05-17-2010, 07:19 PM

xtremelawn

05-18-2010, 04:36 PM

What marketing company did you use?

lawn_jockey

05-21-2010, 03:56 AM

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Hodge

05-21-2010, 04:44 PM

In search of a repair shop for a stihl trimmer hopefully in the Frisco area. Any recommendations other than Frisco Lawn and Power?

:drinkup:

outrunjason

05-21-2010, 05:29 PM

I like Plano Power at central and 15th st. Also try Richardson saw and lawn mower.

J-Man

05-25-2010, 08:36 PM

Ag-Power-talk to Jon Manning

z_clark

06-08-2010, 01:40 PM

Hey guys. I am still around, just don't come here much anymore. I got this in my e-mail for a demo day and wanted to share. SEE BELOW FOR COPY OF E-MAIL:

Join the Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities Coalition, the North Central Texas Council of Governments and Metro Lawn for a Propane Lawn Equipment Demonstration. Come and test drive the latest commercial-grade propane lawn mowers. A presentation and free lunch will be provided.

Where: Meadowbrook Recreation Center
1400 Dugan
Arlington, Texas 76010

When: Tuesday, June 29 Noon - 3 p.m.

Cost: Attendance is FREE but you must RSVP at http://www.lpglawndemo.eventbrite.com to participate.

Who: Landscape Contractors, Purchasing Managers, Transportation Directors, Fleet Managers, School Boards, County/City Government Officials, Parks Employees, Campus or Amusement Park Maintenance Staff. Please forward to your colleagues who might be interested!

For more information contact Pamela Burns at 817-704-2510 or pburns@nctcog.org.

Brayzon Landscaping

06-30-2010, 04:47 PM

mbrew

06-30-2010, 09:00 PM

Just stuck my head in to see what's up. I'm new this year and operating in the Burleson, Crowley, Rendon and Mansfield area. Look forward to learning more about you folks and your operations.

Dallas Turf

07-01-2010, 01:05 AM

Looking for 1 million in general liability insurance for lawncare for 1 person? I have gotten one quote for 1500.00 for the year. Just wondering if anyone is getting it cheaper? Let me know if you know I can get a btter deal.

Try JD Tanner and associates in Colleyville, mine is under $1000 for 1 mil, with spraying and mowing

Turf Dawg

07-01-2010, 07:53 AM

Looking for 1 million in general liability insurance for lawncare for 1 person? I have gotten one quote for 1500.00 for the year. Just wondering if anyone is getting it cheaper? Let me know if you know I can get a btter deal.

Yes you should be able to find it cheaper. Mine is around 1100.00 with spraying also. Back before I added spraying it was around 500.00.

NorthTXlawnguy

07-17-2010, 10:15 AM

Just wondering how everyone is doing? I have picked up a few accounts along the way and am slowly getting to where I need to be. I actually picked up a part time job and that has seemed to spur a few calls along with the heat! LOL
I would rather be busy than sitting at home. Off to trim a few shrubs this morning and then a shift at the part time gig tonight. Hoping to pick up a few more lawns along the way as well. I will be glad to give up the part time gig, but want to make absolutely sure I have enough work lined up. I like the extra $$

outrunjason

07-17-2010, 10:44 AM

I am doing well. For a while I thought well this is really starting to suck. The phone was just not ringing like it used to. Then all the sudden when the rain hit the phone started ringing. I only run one truck and I am full on that one.

On Friday I used the 52" Scag on almost all my lawns. Some of them didn't look good but I was that far behind.

Is this heat killing anyone else? My brother has been working with me and he had to go to the emergency room for exhaustion and now has a heat rash on almost his entire upper body. I can barley get 10 min of mowing done by myself. One of my other guys does a little better.

George D

07-17-2010, 01:52 PM

outrunjason

07-17-2010, 02:46 PM

i'm picking up a couple of new people,i loved the rain!yesterday was a hot 1.I had no place to hide my people dont have mature trees yet.i used the ac in the truck yesterday (1st time this season almost got toooooooooooooo hot)
well i'm headed back out for more lawns, be safe,stay cool and drink lots of fluids

You are not lying. Yesterday was rough. My chest was just killing me and I thought it was from turning the mower around real fast and then realized nope it was my heart beating that fast. Head was hurting and all. Just rough. Makes go man what heck am I doing out here. A cubicle sounds real nice right about now.

George D

07-18-2010, 12:29 PM

You are not lying. Yesterday was rough. My chest was just killing me and I thought it was from turning the mower around real fast and then realized nope it was my heart beating that fast. Head was hurting and all. Just rough. Makes go man what heck am I doing out here. A cubicle sounds real nice right about now.

Jason, be carefull with the heart/head stuff mentioned above those are warning signs of heat stroke/stress and as far as the cubicle thing...i know you were toooooo hot to say something like that :laugh:

outrunjason

07-18-2010, 02:56 PM

Jason, be carefull with the heart/head stuff mentioned above those are warning signs of heat stroke/stress and as far as the cubicle thing...i know you were toooooo hot to say something like that :laugh:

Yeah I don't think I would make it behind a cubical with a boss. On the heat yeah it has been rough. But the problem is this. When I sit in the truck I start here petron this and that. Meaning the boss is not doing anything. I don't need to explain my self to the guys but I try to get out there and work as much as I can. I don't get why the heat bothers some more than others.

George D

07-18-2010, 10:21 PM

i know what your saying,all i'm saying is if you get like that throw a wet towel around your neck or water on your head just something to lower your temp a little bit.
i have a hat that i wet and a little white towel for my neck/head if i get tooooo hot,its just me still so its easy for me to say the above but i dont want anyone to get dropped by heat stroke and it sounded like you were pretty close.

its only suppose to be 98 tom.. :)

have great day guys

Dallas Turf

07-18-2010, 11:37 PM

Yeah I don't think I would make it behind a cubical with a boss. On the heat yeah it has been rough. But the problem is this. When I sit in the truck I start here petron this and that. Meaning the boss is not doing anything. I don't need to explain my self to the guys but I try to get out there and work as much as I can. I don't get why the heat bothers some more than others.

You need to remind your guys you are the PATRON and they work for you.

Been there done that. You need them, but they need you more.

Jason

Accent01

07-20-2010, 02:36 PM

Well anybody in my area here tell me wants the best to get advertise here. I things going in Bonham but had to move in mid season back to Royse City. Trying to get some new accts. setup and going, had to give up old accts. due to being way to far. So does anyone have any good ideas for the rockwall area?

George D

07-21-2010, 12:20 AM

its realy hard, theres a guy on cl in your area saying "tell me what you will pay"or i mow front yards for 20 or 20 for frontyards with a small backyard mow.
i think your truck and trailer will be your best bet,put out flyers.i put out a hundred post cards today,i have 250 cards i'm going to put out.

Good luck.

Accent01

07-21-2010, 07:30 AM

Thanks alot, it's a never ending cylce of spending money on advertisement.

Dallas Turf

07-21-2010, 08:29 AM

Thanks alot, it's a never ending cylce of spending money on advertisement.

ALWAYS, if you are not advertising you are loosing business.

I am about to start running some as well.

NorthTXlawnguy

07-23-2010, 11:42 AM

George D

07-25-2010, 07:37 PM

does anybody have a good local weather radar site?? i saw on the weather channel scattered showers tonight,mon,tues.i would like check local current stuff.

outrunjason

07-25-2010, 07:38 PM

does anybody have a good local weather radar site?? i saw on the weather channel scattered showers tonight,mon,tues.i would like check local current stuff.

I use this one works great.

http://www.wunderground.com/wundermap/?lat=33.12260&lon=-96.65634&zoom=10&type=hyb&units=english&rad=1&rad.num=5&rad.spd=25&rad.opa=70&rad.stm=1&rad.type=N0R&rad.smo=1&rad.mrg=0&wxsn=1&wxsn.mode=tw&svr=0&cams=0&sat=0&riv=0&mm=0&hur=0&fire=0&tor=0&ndfd=0&pix=0

George D

07-25-2010, 07:43 PM

thanks Jason,thats perfect!

outrunjason

07-25-2010, 07:47 PM

thanks Jason,thats perfect!

Yeah no problem.

I also use this to kinda see more in detail what is going on rather than it is just going to rain. I like to know why, is it going to hang around stuff like that.

http://www.srh.weather.gov/fwd/
http://radar.weather.gov/ridge/radar.php?rid=FWS&product=NCR&overlay=11101111&loop=yes

For hurricanes this is pretty good.
http://www.stormpulse.com/

Morningside

07-26-2010, 10:20 PM

weatherbug.com is good and it will animate on my cellphone.

George D

07-29-2010, 07:44 PM

holy crap! i got stopped by the police today while i was (walking) passing out my flyers....
you need a $5.permit to pass out flyers,you can be arrested!!!! for not having a permit in wylie, cover your butttts boys
cop: said you got a permit?
me: noooo,so can i quit and go get 1 orr do you want me to go get them back?
cop:you can quit and go get 1 in the mornig at the police station
me: in the truck going home.i was wandering if i was gonna get bent over like they did to jason.

NorthTXlawnguy

07-31-2010, 11:51 PM

That is crazy George. I know some cities "require" these permits, but I find it a bit ridiculous. I look at it as a damn tax collection system, similiar to speed traps. The problem is most cities are hurting for money, so they get away with this crap.
I figure if someone has a no soliciting sign, I respect that and keep on walking to the next house. I know we could argue the "soliciting" here, but i figure if I skip that one there is no issue with me in any way.
It is to bad the cops aren't out stopping a real criminal versus someone trying to make a living.

George D

08-01-2010, 02:59 AM

wait! it gets better.i went down to get my $5 permit and theres a $75.00 per person background check fee*trucewhiteflag* i will try to scan the 3 page form in.
i also avoid no soliciting houses and if your outside i introduce myself and ask if you would like 1(my flyer),no have a nice day.,i have my company shirts on, my truck has my name on it.i'm not walking in backyards or behind bushes.i was on the sidewalk comming down a driveway @ 4pm.

i feel violated because i have to prove i haven't done anything wrong to pass out flyers,FLYERS.i have no record but 75.00 is a little much and aloows already nosey city a little more info i dont think they need to know about me.i have a my dba why cant that be enough?

mikewhit1010

09-02-2010, 11:19 PM

anyone selling accounts or business in weatherford, aledo, fort worth area

TurfGuyTX

09-03-2010, 02:39 AM

I agree with advertising. Going to do some door hangers Saturday morning. This can be a good time to pick up accounts as people don't like mowing in the heat. Then I take really good care of em and they never go back to doing it themselves! At least it usually works that way.

I always picked up at ton of work when the temps hit 100. Homeowner's don't like it, and many newbies in the business disappear when it's hot.

StihlMechanic

09-05-2010, 01:46 AM

Anyone here mow in the Denton area?

Woody82986

09-05-2010, 06:00 PM

I think there are a few that mow in the Denton area. I do work in the Flower Mound, Lewisville, Highland Village areas just south of Denton.

hopelawn

09-08-2010, 02:04 AM

I think there are a few that mow in the Denton area. I do work in the Flower Mound, Lewisville, Highland Village areas just south of Denton.

Im in the exact same area, although I also do work in North Richland Hills and even Fort Worth.

outrunjason

09-08-2010, 08:29 AM

This rain is bitter sweet?

Can't mow but we need the rain.

NorthTXlawnguy

09-08-2010, 09:26 AM

I agree with outrunjason. I would love to be caught up mowing, but this rain will keep things growing instead of it all drying out further. Going to be a long busy weekend!

outrunjason

09-08-2010, 09:37 AM

Yeah. I hate giving up my weekends. But gotta pay the bills. I did get to 6 yards yesterday during a 2 hour break. Just tried to hit some of weekly ones.

Woody82986

09-08-2010, 11:13 AM

This rain is going to help keep things going but I do wish it hadn't rained quite as much. I visited a few lawns thismorning after the rain stopped and they are pretty soggy. I'm hoping maybe thisafternoon I can get a few in but I'm not too optimistic. On a bright note, I get an order of doorhangers in thisafternoon so i can start putting those out!

mbrew

09-08-2010, 11:27 AM

Woody82986

09-08-2010, 12:36 PM

It's still coming down in buckets in the Burleson/Mansfield area. If I put my Z's on anything today I'm afraid I'll tear them up pretty bad. Yesterday my 21's were leaving ruts in the low spots.

Woody82986, Have you put put door hangars this late before? How are they working for you?

I never have tried them before. I didn't order too many. I figured I'd give it a try though. It's been my experience with other advertizing avenues that I have good luck picking up new clients this time of year. That's why I'm doing a small batch now... just to see what comes of it. If it works I might do more this time next year. If it doesn't work then now I know and I can concentrate on other things. Either way, I'm only out $150 and the time it takes to get them out in my spare time.

mbrew

09-08-2010, 05:54 PM

Good Luck with them, let us know how it works out. I just looked at your web site. You're covering a bunch of territory!

Mike

Woody82986

09-08-2010, 06:32 PM

Good Luck with them, let us know how it works out. I just looked at your web site. You're covering a bunch of territory!

Mike

I don't really cover that much territory. Most of those places I have no lawns in. I used to have a one day route that took me on a big horseshoe around those areas that let me take it easy and keep track of new developments. I don't deal with that route anymore. I really should take a bunch of those areas out before I get a I should get rid of. I will make sure to post my findings on the doorhangers at this point in the season.

TheBetterDoorhanger

09-08-2010, 06:48 PM

Hi, my name is Robin with Adeas Printing. We constantly heard the struggle distributors face when the traditional die cut hole door hangers wouldn't fit or would easily fall off the knobs and end up in the yard. Our solution is our Band-It & Stick-It style Door Hangers. You can feel confident it will reach every door and with the Stick-It feature now your customer can put it on their fridge like a magnet and keep your information at hand and in view.

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Thanks for your time!
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outrunjason

09-08-2010, 09:58 PM

Nice but who has the time to peel and stick at every house.

hopelawn

09-09-2010, 03:26 AM

I don't really cover that much territory. Most of those places I have no lawns in. I used to have a one day route that took me on a big horseshoe around those areas that let me take it easy and keep track of new developments. I don't deal with that route anymore. I really should take a bunch of those areas out before I get a I should get rid of. I will make sure to post my findings on the doorhangers at this point in the season.

What have you found to be the best at getting leads? This time of year.

outrunjason

09-09-2010, 12:38 PM

I am back home again. Just pouring over here in Richardson. We did 4 yards and that was pretty much in the rain. Forget it.

Woody82986

09-09-2010, 10:20 PM

I am back home again. Just pouring over here in Richardson. We did 4 yards and that was pretty much in the rain. Forget it.

I managed to get in a full day in Flower Mound today... I had my fingers crossed the whole time. I'm still behind by 7 lawns though.

Woody82986

09-09-2010, 10:24 PM

What have you found to be the best at getting leads? This time of year.

For me it has always been my website this time of year. Being handy in the search results when weeks like this happen with all the rain is gold! I have been getting emails left and right this week wanting service because they cant get to their lawns with the rain. I also find that leaning on clients to spit out some referrals this time of year is also pretty good. You get the people who havent been pleased this season with their current company and are looking for excuses to swap companies. A friend referral is typically all they need.

TheBetterDoorhanger

09-10-2010, 01:56 AM

Nice but who has the time to peel and stick at every house.

I wasn't sure if you were referring to having the time to door hang in general or your thought was our Door Hanger Stick-It would take longer than the typical hole and slit style. In case it was the reference to our hanger itself, I thought you may want to see this post we found on another forum where one of our customers was telling other Window Cleaning companies about his success with our Stick-It style Door Hanger.

HERE IS THE POST:
Stick It Doorhangers Tip

I recently found and ordered 5k of their stick it door hangers and they are awesome, cuts your time down easily by half when going around door to door putting out either fliers or door hangers etc

I love them, ordering 20k more soon they stick to pretty much anything no more bending down for us old farts just stick them onto a glass door or next to their driveway and they aren't going anywhere!! I have the door hangers and you simply peel off a small piece of paper on the back of them and stick them any place. Has save me a ton of bending and opening storm doors to place fliers.

watch the video on their website its www.adeasprinting.com i highly recommend you give them a try.

.....

tip 2

If you get one of those annoying snobs when doing door hangers saying you can't leave fliers in the area, just peel one of these babies back and stick it to their forehead and walk on. ha ha

tip 3

run like hell

hopelawn

09-14-2010, 11:27 PM

For me it has always been my website this time of year. Being handy in the search results when weeks like this happen with all the rain is gold! I have been getting emails left and right this week wanting service because they cant get to their lawns with the rain. I also find that leaning on clients to spit out some referrals this time of year is also pretty good. You get the people who havent been pleased this season with their current company and are looking for excuses to swap companies. A friend referral is typically all they need.

Thanks for the info. Im working on putting my website together. Im using a pretty good logo design company for a quality logo and website. Most of my customers have came from word of mouth as well.

Woody82986

09-15-2010, 10:49 AM

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09-16-2010, 06:29 PM

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hopelawn

09-16-2010, 11:01 PM

That's cool. I hope the design company isn't charging you a ton for the design work. I did my website and my logo design myself but I'm considering hiring a company to provide me with an updated and finalized logo to start using in the offseason.

Well, the logo company is charging about $600, but that includes my logo that can be trademarked, buisness cards, a couple other stationary products with logo on it, like 3 logos to choose from or use for different things, 3 page website with all the important features, 24/7 web support and a few other perks. I am looking for a logo that can be trademarked and is original. Not to bad compared to some of the other logo design companies. Also, I saw some of there previous web page designs...very professional.

StihlMechanic

09-18-2010, 12:07 AM

Well, the logo company is charging about $600, but that includes my logo that can be trademarked, buisness cards, a couple other stationary products with logo on it, like 3 logos to choose from or use for different things, 3 page website with all the important features, 24/7 web support and a few other perks. I am looking for a logo that can be trademarked and is original. Not to bad compared to some of the other logo design companies. Also, I saw some of there previous web page designs...very professional.

what company? I am very interested.

Thanks

hopelawn

09-22-2010, 01:43 AM

what company? I am very interested.

Thanks

The company is Infinity. Stay on the site for a few minutes and a chat box will come floating across the page, click it and chat with the rep. If show interest they will find a promo for ya. This is how I got this quote. Here is the web site address...
http://www.infinitylogodesign.com/offer-brand/

hopelawn

09-22-2010, 01:44 AM

Let me know what ya come up with, thanks.

mikewhit1010

09-26-2010, 07:45 PM

Looking to hire 1 or 2 guys in the next week. Let me know if you have any crews shutting down or if you know of any one looking for work. I office off Hulen and 1-20 in FTW..

Let me know meangreendfw@gmail.com

817-995-0324

thanks

Ricky24

10-01-2010, 06:52 PM

Hello Guys
I have a small lawn care company in northwest Fort Worth and I'm always wanting to learn new stuff. I want to see if any of the companys around the metroplex might want to take me under their wing to show me how winter rye is put down and maintained though the winter. I can only work on the weekends, but it would be some good free labor for you if you can show me how its done. Thanks
Ricky Allsup
817-939-6304

Grnhed

10-03-2010, 01:38 PM

Hey folks,
I'm in Allen, my first year in. Roughly 25 customers bordering Fairview. Would love to meet up and swap a cup of coffee.

Harry Harper
North Texas Turf & Landscape Service
Owner

Woody82986

10-11-2010, 06:17 PM

Any guys in the area getting very many calls for winter rye yet? It seems around here like most people don't decide on wanting it until it's darn near too late to put it down.

Grnhed

10-11-2010, 08:11 PM

Any guys in the area getting very many calls for winter rye yet? It seems around here like most people don't decide on wanting it until it's darn near too late to put it down.

Here in Allen, its a city ordinance we cant even plant it. I have a couple interested down the road though. Time will tell.

Harry

Woody82986

10-11-2010, 09:37 PM

So whats the point behind that ordinance? I don't guess I'm familiar with any good reason to not allow it.

Grnhed

10-11-2010, 10:03 PM

So whats the point behind that ordinance? I don't guess I'm familiar with any good reason to not allow it.

Water Conservation, they dont want us watering winter grasses. *shruggin* dunno.

Hoots

11-02-2010, 05:06 PM

Need a wholesale Christmas decoration store on Fort Worth side of town.
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StihlMechanic

11-02-2010, 08:49 PM

Hey folks,
I'm in Allen, my first year in. Roughly 25 customers bordering Fairview. Would love to meet up and swap a cup of coffee.

Harry Harper
North Texas Turf & Landscape Service
Owner

What equipment do you use?

firefightergw

11-09-2010, 12:27 PM

Anyone looking to sell accounts in Mckinney, Plano, Allen, Frisco, or The Colony? We're going to have a big push next year in advertisement for new customers but would rather pay someone wanting to sell accounts.

mikewhit1010

11-15-2010, 10:26 PM

Selling Christmas trees. Anyone interested or want to send out to clients to make money. We sent out to all our residential clients and commercial and have had a great response. We have purchased 200 trees from NC and they come in after Turkey Day. We will sell them for 35-65 to landscape companies. Charge people to set up and delivery. Either make money off refferals or off your own delivery charge.

Also LOOKING TO BUY ACCOUNTS> Any area. Or any equipment

Turf Dawg

11-29-2010, 09:50 AM

Annyboby else going to the Texas Turfgrass Association meeting in Fort Worth today? I should be there between 9 and 1, so if you see a short, fat and shaven head guy in a red shirt say hello.

mbrew

11-29-2010, 09:52 AM

Annyboby else going to the Texas Turfgrass Association meeting in Fort Worth today? I should be there between 9 and 1, so if you see a short, fat and shaven head guy in a red shirt say hello.

Do you have a link for information?

Hoots

11-29-2010, 09:59 AM

I'm almost there now.

$310 for conference and membership registration for new members. Lots of information at these conventions.

Texasturf.com
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mikewhit1010

01-06-2011, 12:17 AM

looking to buy equipment.. any kind and condition

Duekster

01-12-2011, 05:00 PM

Looking for 1 million in general liability insurance for lawncare for 1 person? I have gotten one quote for 1500.00 for the year. Just wondering if anyone is getting it cheaper? Let me know if you know I can get a btter deal.
Don't know if you are still looking or not but it is based on salary plus many companies add 15K salary for owners.

mjkelly17

01-23-2011, 07:42 PM

Hello, I just moved my company here from Chicagoland.. Had enough of the winter..

Hope to meet some cool people here..

Regards,

Mark

hopelawn

01-24-2011, 12:48 AM

Hello, I just moved my company here from Chicagoland.. Had enough of the winter..

Hope to meet some cool people here..

Regards,

Mark
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hopelawn

01-24-2011, 12:49 AM

Welcome to Texas!
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StihlMechanic

01-26-2011, 02:17 AM

What is everyone doing this time of year? I have been sitting on my butt.

hopelawn

01-26-2011, 07:05 AM

Just about the same here.

NorthTXlawnguy

01-26-2011, 11:34 AM

Yeah, same here. Working my part time job and going stir crazy.

mjkelly17

01-26-2011, 03:27 PM

Im just getting ready for the season..Excited about it..All new area and all for me. Don't miss the Snow at all. So tell me..when does everything really get going down here..

Hoots

01-26-2011, 03:32 PM

Mjkelly, the best time to advertise down here is August. That's when things start to green up and really take off, pretty slow until then. Good luck!!!

Seriously, March-April.
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mjkelly17

01-26-2011, 03:54 PM

Very Nice...you had me for a Second..lol....

Thanks

Hoots

01-26-2011, 03:59 PM

No sweat. Lol. We have a sense of humor down here. What area are you in? How and why in the world did you move this far with no accounts? Couldn't just be the snow....is it? :)
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mjkelly17

01-26-2011, 04:04 PM

Oh no..not just snow..Going through a divorce..have friends here..so when all that went down with the soon to be Ex..I decided to head this way..I moved here last August..Things were pretty slow up there..Economy is by far way worse up there..nothing is going on..even mowing slowed way down..

Hoots

01-26-2011, 04:17 PM

Oh, sorry. My assumption was wife getting job transferred. Didn't mean to pry. What part of town are you in?
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StihlMechanic

01-27-2011, 01:23 AM

Yeah I'm super excited about this year. May sub for an LCO that has a city mowing gig and get my own commercial gig. Im dying to kick the season off. I plan to venture into landscape lighting and possibly hardscapes. My goals this year are to get deeper into debt and make little to no money.

hopelawn

01-31-2011, 10:01 PM

justatad

02-03-2011, 10:12 AM

Cant wait to hit the ground running, service Plano, Allen, McKinney, Melissa and Anna areas.

Just A Tad LawnCare
Tad Altekruse

Turf Dawg

02-03-2011, 11:32 AM

I'm just waiting for this deep freeze to get out of here. I hate this weather, just sitting here knowing I have work that needs to be done.

Turf Dawg

02-03-2011, 11:44 AM

Is anybody going to Ed's open house today? I think I will give it a go just to get out of the house awhile. I usally really look foward to going but it is usally warmer than this.

Ricky24

02-03-2011, 11:48 AM

Any one in this area that run toro commercial 21 mowers that having problems with transmissions, I can rebuild them for you. Repairs run any where from 150-200 dollars depending on damage and if it needs a new shaft. Comes with all new bearings, seals, pinion gears, springs and keepers. Can install as well for extra charge. Just let me know if I can help. Thanks Ricky

StihlMechanic

02-03-2011, 02:24 PM

How did you get sub work?

A friend called me up and asked if I could help. Pay isnt great but its better than no work I guess.

StihlMechanic

02-03-2011, 02:26 PM

Cant wait to hit the ground running, service Plano, Allen, McKinney, Melissa and Anna areas.

Just A Tad LawnCare
Tad Altekruse

You have a scag right?

justatad

02-03-2011, 03:47 PM

You have a scag right?
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justatad

02-03-2011, 03:48 PM

You have a scag right?

Yes Sir
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StihlMechanic

02-04-2011, 12:01 AM

Yes Sir
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Thought your name sounded familiar.

hopelawn

02-04-2011, 12:29 AM

A friend called me up and asked if I could help. Pay isnt great but its better than no work I guess.
Definitely!
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justatad

02-04-2011, 10:19 AM

Do I know you, live between Anna and Blue Ridge area

hopelawn

02-04-2011, 11:53 AM

Do I know you, live between Anna and Blue Ridge area
I don't think you know, I'm in lewisville area.
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justatad

02-04-2011, 05:11 PM

Have a great year
I don't think you know, I'm in lewisville area.
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hopelawn

02-04-2011, 05:16 PM

Have a great year

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You too!
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razorview

02-05-2011, 11:58 AM

I live in the bedford-euless area and am looking to get at least 40 new residential lawns!
Any suggestions?
When to put out flyers??

razorview

02-05-2011, 12:04 PM

when do you put out flyers or what would be a good time?

Turf Dawg

02-06-2011, 12:40 PM

I have a nice Lesco 80# USA spreader in the for sale section if anybody is needing one.

I sure hope something happens where the weather Wednesday misses us. This cold wet white stuff is driving me crazy.

justatad

02-06-2011, 07:01 PM

justatad

02-06-2011, 07:04 PM

I hear you, can't take anymore white stuff. Bout ready to now some snow with the scag

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StihlMechanic

02-09-2011, 12:55 AM

Well I am going stir crazy. If it snows tomorrow I'm going out with my BR550 BP blower and knocking on doors to blow snow. Worked really well at my house last week and hoping to make some scratch. Who's with me?

razorview

02-09-2011, 02:16 PM

Hi Everyone,

I'm new to the site but have been in the business for the past nine years. Looking to grow it big this year. Add new equipment and aiming to have 50+ customers. Currently have 13 weekly or Bi-weekly customers. Live in Bedford and my area is pretty much here in Bedford but also do one in S. Keller. Looking to get more there around Davis and N. Tarrant in S. Keller and N. N.R.H. Also picked up two in Roanoke off an ad, don't know if they will go permanent or just an occasional basis but wouldn't mind having more in that area. Nice yards, not too big, nice neighborhood, can usually charge more in those areas. Also have a few duplexes, anyone else have some of those or know how much to charge for them. Concerned that I may be charging too much for them. Don't want to lose them but don't want to cheat myself either. Also looking to get a trailer. Found a brand new 6.5 x 12 landscapers trailer. Tandem 3500 lb. axles, 2 x 2 mesh lock box one weed eater rack, 4' mesh sides and ramp. New dealer trying to start up in the area selling it for $1525, made by stagecoach and has a one year warranty. Anyone know about stagecoach and how good they are? Checked prices and an equivalent trailer from Big Tex is $2449. Thanks in advance. Happy Mowing!

Brandon Moore
Just A.S.K. Lawn Service :blob3:

i live in bedford and do lawns there as well, do you do any in the rustic woods neighborhood area?

Turf Dawg

02-09-2011, 03:25 PM

StihlMechanic

02-09-2011, 05:54 PM

I ain't going out there! Too dang cold for this fatboy :laugh:

LOL. I changed my mind. Too cold.

mjkelly17

02-17-2011, 06:20 PM

So is everyone getting ready for Spring?

Turf Dawg

02-17-2011, 10:47 PM

So is everyone getting ready for Spring?

Getting ready my arse, I'm already behind. I hope the soil temp doesn't jump too fast but with these 75 degree days and 62 at 5 this morning I'm hoping some of my Pre-m apps are not too late.

Why does it seem everybody calls when we have a couple warm days and want to know if you can be there tommorrow?

Woody82986

02-18-2011, 07:02 PM

Getting ready my arse, I'm already behind. I hope the soil temp doesn't jump too fast but with these 75 degree days and 62 at 5 this morning I'm hoping some of my Pre-m apps are not too late.

Why does it seem everybody calls when we have a couple warm days and want to know if you can be there tommorrow?

By and large nobody does any planning anymore. People are used to getting exactly what they want right now. They don't realize that with some service industries we might have a schedule to keep. And then there are the a-holes that know we have a schedule and they need to plan ahead and they just don't care. They think they are the only person we need to take care of. I had a lady call at noon today asking if I could get her property spring clean up taken care of by 3pm. I laughed so hard she hung up on me.

TPnTX

03-11-2011, 01:57 PM

Anybody got any 1st hand experience doing large open area mowing. Public sector, ball fields, school properties?

razorview

03-11-2011, 09:14 PM

Anybody got any 1st hand experience doing large open area mowing. Public sector, ball fields, school properties?

In my past experience I made more per hour on residential lawns
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NorthTXlawnguy

03-12-2011, 10:25 AM

By and large nobody does any planning anymore. People are used to getting exactly what they want right now. They don't realize that with some service industries we might have a schedule to keep. And then there are the a-holes that know we have a schedule and they need to plan ahead and they just don't care. They think they are the only person we need to take care of. I had a lady call at noon today asking if I could get her property spring clean up taken care of by 3pm. I laughed so hard she hung up on me.

I have had a few of these calls lately. It really pisses me off to as to how inconsiderate the people are that want you to jump right now. They have no clue how busy you are and they usually want it done for nothing. I have begun to tell them all I am busy and that I will get to them at a time I arrange with them. If they can't wait a few hours or a day then do I really want them as customers? Probably not!

Hodge

03-12-2011, 06:24 PM

Are there any Nursery in the Frisco area that are good. Was using Bruce Miller, but they closed over the winter, so looking for another supply house.

TIA

Morningside

03-12-2011, 06:45 PM

Are there any Nursery in the Frisco area that are good. Was using Bruce Miller, but they closed over the winter, so looking for another supply house.
Y & C hwy 380 & tollway for annuals and perennials
TIA
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Turf Dawg

03-12-2011, 08:12 PM

Are there any Nursery in the Frisco area that are good. Was using Bruce Miller, but they closed over the winter, so looking for another supply house.

TIA

My favorite one is Southwest [sandy lake road] but that would be a small drive. They always have about anything you would want are need. You do have to be legit with a Sales and Use permit from the comptroller because they are a wholesale ony place. There is a JDL right off 380 in Prosper that I used to deal with some, a little pricey.

StihlMechanic

03-29-2011, 08:36 PM

Cold and wet. Glad we got rain. It will be in the 90's Sunday. Should help my phone ring.

Dallas Turf

03-29-2011, 11:05 PM

Did anyone else get a call inviting them to a market research study/ focus group for outdoor power equipment Wednesday night, offering to pay $125 for your time?

Jason

StihlMechanic

03-30-2011, 02:27 AM

Did anyone else get a call inviting them to a market research study/ focus group for outdoor power equipment Wednesday night, offering to pay $125 for your time?

Jason

Not me. I could use $125 right about now though, lol.

StihlMechanic

04-11-2011, 02:25 AM

Thank god its raining

Turf Dawg

04-11-2011, 08:03 AM

Thank god its raining

Amen brother. I hope we get some more in a couple of days. Counting what we got last night, my are still has less than 1" total since February :cry:

razorview

04-12-2011, 11:13 PM

I need a commercial mower pronto where is the best place to buy new or used. Amen brother. I hope we get some more in a couple of days. Counting what we got last night, my are still has less than 1" total since February :cry:
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StihlMechanic

04-13-2011, 01:07 AM

I need a commercial mower pronto where is the best place to buy new or used.
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a servicing dealer. not HD or bLowes

StihlMechanic

04-13-2011, 01:08 AM

Amen brother. I hope we get some more in a couple of days. Counting what we got last night, my are still has less than 1" total since February :cry:

Man we need a year like 2007, but so far its like 2006 or 2005.

outrunjason

04-13-2011, 07:06 AM

Rain or no rain this has been my biggest year ever. I don't know whats up. We did need the rain though. Last thing we need is water restrictions.
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Turf Dawg

04-13-2011, 09:49 AM

Man we need a year like 2007, but so far its like 2006 or 2005.

I do not want another 2007. That year about put me in the poor house because of so much rain. I literally got to mow all my clients lawns about once every three weeks. And even worse than that I think 6 people [one was a two year old little girl] lost their lives that one morning along with many homes destroyed.

It seems like it is all or nothing every couple of years now.

catchem27

04-18-2011, 01:42 AM

outrunjason

04-18-2011, 01:50 AM

Id like to make a quick intro.
My name is Brazos Thomson
Thomson Landscape and Sprinkler.
North dallas area.

www.thomsonls.com

Lawn/landscape design install/ irrigation repair, design install LI185%%

Who cares who you are get out of here. :)

Just playin. Welcome to he forum. About time you join. I see your flyers everywhere. As you probably see mine. I am Jason's Lawn Service by the way.

catchem27

04-18-2011, 02:04 AM

Yeah I got ur flyer on my door the other day, made a great wedge to level a chair... Jk
I actually do not do flyers so that must be a different company. ;) I'm sure u have seen my rig around though, it's hard to miss :) lifted white 2500.
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mikewhit1010

04-24-2011, 08:26 PM

Needing
Landscape Trailer
and Walkbehinds

I have
2 Toro ZTR for Sale

Let me know if you have anything I need or anything I want to buy.

Also looking to sell a few commercial accounts if anyone is interested. Some are a bit to far from me. All apartments over $1500 a month

PM me

Woody82986

04-30-2011, 11:00 AM

I'm looking for a few reliable trimmers and backpack blowers if anyone has any they are wanting to sell. Preferably Echo products, SRM 230 or 265 trimmers and either PB500 or 620 backpack blowers. Also looking for a couple Toro, Exmark or Snapper commercial 21 inch mowers. If you have any units like this you are looking to sell let me know. I'd prefer stuff that is still in good condition. Just PM me on here. Thanks!

outrunjason

05-21-2011, 06:11 PM

I was browsing craigslist and saw this on there.

Stolen Lawn equipment Rockwall Texas
$500 reward/ no questions asked
Scag rider 61"
50 inch Dixie Chopper
99 F250 White diesel Ford Truck
16 foot Landscape Trailer
3 stihl wedeaters
5 toro mowers
1 honda mower
3 stihl backpack blowers
1 red max weedeater and much more
972-743-1969

This guy got all his stuff stolen. Just thought I would pass it along if anyone happens to run across something. Man I think I have a bad day when one weedeater gets stolen. I can't imagine it all being gone.

Woody82986

05-22-2011, 02:09 PM

I saw that too the other day. That would absolutely piss me off if it happened to me. My stuff is all insured against theft but it's still the principle of the matter.

outrunjason

05-22-2011, 02:20 PM

Yeah I wouldn't be able to sleep. I would almost think it is an inside job. That or someone saw it at the storage assuming that is where it is kept and decided to come back and take it all. If he finds the guys with it I think he needs to spend 5 min with them then call the police. :)

Turf Dawg

05-23-2011, 09:31 PM

Does anyone know where to find nice outdoor furniture at a decent price? I checked at a place close to the Vista Ridge mall that had some pretty nice stuff, but the bar stools that were my first choice was 600 each and some of the others were on sell at 279 each.

MowTard03

06-22-2011, 08:32 PM

Turf, aggie grad?

Had a chance to go to A&M but chose to stay closer to home (UNT grad), have regreted ever since. HUGE fan here though.

Woody82986

06-22-2011, 11:54 PM

Turf, aggie grad?

Had a chance to go to A&M but chose to stay closer to home (UNT grad), have regreted ever since. HUGE fan here though.

I hope you still cheer for the Mean Green too!!! Go Mean Green!!! haha

MowTard03

06-24-2011, 08:58 AM

ah yes still love the Mean Green, just born an aggie. Speakin of the Mean Green, that stadium is looking great.

Turf Dawg

06-25-2011, 08:13 AM

Turf, aggie grad?

Had a chance to go to A&M but chose to stay closer to home (UNT grad), have regreted ever since. HUGE fan here though.

No, I am just a huge fan. The only papers I have with A&M on the top is certificates from training classes and most of them were taken at Texas A&M Commerce.

Heck, High School was the best 7 years of my life :laugh::laugh::laugh:

MowTard03

06-25-2011, 08:55 AM

haha! So were in the same boat. I am so ready for September to roll around! Gig'em Ags!

Brayzon Landscaping

07-20-2011, 04:41 PM

Can someone give me a round about estimate of what I should charge for small retaining wall using the pavestone system? I was thinking $15.00 per foot installed. What is an acceptable charge for this kind of work.

The wall is going to be small 67ft long and 3 levels high.

So 67ft x $15.00 = $1005.00

201 Blocks @ $1.78 each = $360.00
Labor $300
If you can think of so things I am missing or need to think about please share!

Hoots

07-20-2011, 04:46 PM

Sounds pretty cheap. Contact Mike Whit. He's a certified pavestone installer. To do it right it takes more than just stacking stones. Not bashing you or your customer but it's semi in depth.
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Brayzon Landscaping

07-21-2011, 02:13 AM

StihlMechanic

07-21-2011, 03:09 PM

Hoots

07-21-2011, 03:20 PM

Brayzon, did you get my pm?
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Brayzon Landscaping

07-23-2011, 11:39 PM

Brayzon, did you get my pm?
Posted via Mobile Device No I did not. Please re-send.

Brayzon Landscaping

07-23-2011, 11:48 PM

Way too cheap. Well can you give me some advice. So I will not be sitting in someones backyard wanting to kick myself in the AXX.

My bid is due Monday. So any info would be great. I got everything I need as far as the job goes. I am about 99.9% sure it's I can handle it. I just don't want to leave money on the table. I feel like if I run around doing this work for way to low it will overall hurt all of us. Of course if I am way to high then I will not have to worry about doing it at all. This must be a big secret number.

Hoots

07-23-2011, 11:55 PM

Re-sent

Way too low. Hopefully you got the pm this time and can contact him.

Bid to make money....including some accidental oversights.
Look at it this way, better to bid too high and not get a job than bid too low, lose your ass, spend more money from your pocket to get it right.

Pavestone is much more than just stacking blocks, trust me.

Good luck and get in touch with Mike.
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MowTard03

08-04-2011, 11:02 AM

Just an FYI.

Lock your equipment up tight, bring it inside if possible. There is a professional crew of thieves going around dallas robbing shops and landscapers blind. They have a gotten a number of my friends and a number of shops in the metroplex within the last month.

MowTard03

08-04-2011, 11:08 AM

And from what I've heard they drive a white van that says "Dallas construction" on the side

Dallas Turf

09-19-2011, 09:56 AM

Nice to finally get some rain!!!!!!!!

Does anyone have a commercial insurance agent they could reccomend. I was using one and they dropped Allied, the line they were representing, and my policy will not renew with them because of that. This is for General Liability lawncare and landscape plus applicator coverage.

Thanks,
Jason

Time to play in the mud!!