Dallas-Fort Worth Area LCO's

[mikewhit1010]

Has anyone heard of anyone selling accounts, commercial accounts, residential accounts, there business, irrigation accounts etc.

Let me know.

I am willing to pay good money.

817-995-0324
michael

[Grnhed]

Hey Dallas Turf. I PM'ed you. Let me know if that might help you or not.
Hey Woody, I too am shopping insurance if you have someone you recommend?

[Dallas Turf]

Anyone need a spray rig?
http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?t=366891

Jason

[TxLawn]

I am a small operation, but like to use Lesco products. I know that JD bought them out. But how does one purchase any lesco products? I could used to log into my lesco account and see the different products, but now it re-directs to JD website. Thanks for any help

[outrunjason]

TX Lawn I can not answer your question but the last I checked you could still order stuff and you could choose lesco products. I ordered some Celcius from there not to long ago.

On another note I want to use something other than lesco. Example I might like to use revolver but where else is there to herbicides than lesco?

[Hoots]

Send me a pm and I'll get you in touch with my chemical supplier.
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[TxLawn]

Hoots I sent you a PM!! Thanks

[Turf Dawg]

I am a small operation, but like to use Lesco products. I know that JD bought them out. But how does one purchase any lesco products? I could used to log into my lesco account and see the different products, but now it re-directs to JD website. Thanks for any help

JDL is still basically lesco. They still carry the Lesco chems, mowers,ect...

BTW, If anyone knows of someone looking for mowers I have a Walker MTGHS 48" with alot of options and a BOP 36" single hydro that I really need to sell ASAP.

Thank you, Bill

[Turf Dawg]

TX Lawn I can not answer your question but the last I checked you could still order stuff and you could choose lesco products. I ordered some Celcius from there not to long ago.

On another note I want to use something other than lesco. Example I might like to use revolver but where else is there to herbicides than lesco?

There are a bunch of suppliers around your area. Winfield Solutions [used to be Estes] is generally the cheapest but there is also BWI, Horizon, Ewing and several more smaller ones. Revolver is a great product for getting rid of cool season grasses, but boy is that stuff expensive and I'm out :cry:

[Brayzon Landscaping]

I have a customer that wants me to remove and replace Railroad Ties. Roughly about 50 ties are needed for job. I really don't even know where to start at estimating this job labor? Dump fee? What dump will take old ties and price?

I am sure that I will be re-leveling ground and preparing site for re-install of ties. Making cuts for dead mans and custom length ties and driving spikes.I am thinking 3 days to do this job with 2 guys and myself doing some of the work.

I know the pricing jobs is relative to how much you want to make. I just want to be in the right ballpark to get the work. I also don't want to be kicking myself in the ass during the job because of low bid!

For some reason I can not add photos to this post or I would.

I have myself and two other guys to pay.
Any tips or thoughts would be great!

50 ties@$12.50 with tax = $676.57
1-box 50lbs of 12inch spikes @$60 with tax= $64.95
Labor and Dump fee to remove old material = ?
Labor to re-install new ties = ?

[mikewhit1010]

$33 a rail road tie is what we charge

[Turf Dawg]

Did anyone go to Ed's open house yesterday? I was wondering if Coy [Exmark rep] or Toro had any of the new aerators there [the old Lawnsoulutions]. I have not missed in several years, even last year with the snow and ice, but have been busy and totally forgot about it yesterday.

[outrunjason]

Did anyone go to Ed's open house yesterday? I was wondering if Coy [Exmark rep] or Toro had any of the new aerators there [the old Lawnsoulutions]. I have not missed in several years, even last year with the snow and ice, but have been busy and totally forgot about it yesterday.


Man I wanted to go but I was to busy. I went to Plano Power one couple of weeks ago. I don't think I saw a new aerator. I saw one but can't remember who it was made by.

This is from the Plano Power Open Day.
http://i512.photobucket.com/albums/t322/outrun2009/IMAG0196.jpg

[outrunjason]

Crap!

Decided to cruise some of my routes today to see how the lawns looked. First house I get to and there is another company outside doing the bushes and trees. That is just a great way to start out!

[outrunjason]

Can anyone tell me where to get some tailgate ramps for an F150? I would like to take the tailgate off and just put a drop down on there with some ramps.

[youthinthewildoutdoors]

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[youthinthewildoutdoors]

New Guy here
I run a outreach outdoors program mentoring fatherless boys and taking them hunting and fishing at no cost to them.
I am starting a lawn care company so i can somewhat control my time with our fatherless boys.Hard work and marketing are has
Never been a problem for me.I am starting very small but starting no lowballing been there done that.Is there anyone who would mentor me i live in Euless.I would respect your time and space.Thank you

Ken
Youthinthewild.com
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[Woody82986]

Hey Ken. I'm sure that if you have any questions related to running or getting a lawn care company going that you can post them here and we will do our best to answer them for you. You can also use the search feature on this website and find a plethora of info on just about any topic as well. As for DFW specific questions I would be more than happy to lend my opinions or advice if you want me to. Send me a private message and I'll give you my email address. Or click my website link and find my email there if you would like.

[Turf Dawg]

Just wondering how many of you licensed irrigators took your traing class at Sundance from Jerry? I am in my second day now hoping my pea brain does not overheat.
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[outrunjason]

Can someone tell me where to get the drop down gates that go on the back of pickups. You take the tailgate off and put them on there. All kinds of different setups that I have seen on the road but I don't know where to get them.

[StihlMechanic]

Just wondering how many of you licensed irrigators took your traing class at Sundance from Jerry? I am in my second day now hoping my pea brain does not overheat.
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I had planned to take the course this winter in Keller but havent found the time. Last year I had lots of time, but couldn't find the money. Cant win.

[Dallas Turf]

Can someone tell me where to get the drop down gates that go on the back of pickups. You take the tailgate off and put them on there. All kinds of different setups that I have seen on the road but I don't know where to get them.

Jason,

You have to go to a welding shop or trailer shop and have one built.

[Turf Dawg]

I had planned to take the course this winter in Keller but havent found the time. Last year I had lots of time, but couldn't find the money. Cant win.

Hey Chris,

I feel your pain brother. Last year was the only time I have had in years also, but did not have enough money to pay attention. If I would have not sold that mower Thursday I would not be taking it now. I really could have found better things for the money at this time so I hope this pays off.
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[StihlMechanic]

Hey Chris,

I feel your pain brother. Last year was the only time I have had in years also, but did not have enough money to pay attention. If I would have not sold that mower Thursday I would not be taking it now. I really could have found better things for the money at this time so I hope this pays off.
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I am willing to bet you just made a good investment by taking the course. Last summer I saw more irrigators running around than lawn companies. I wanted a peice of the pie, too. It makes perfect sense to get licensed to survive another drought.

Once you complete the course you have to take the exam, correct? I read the closest place was in Mesquite.

[StihlMechanic]

So has anyone put out door hangers yet? I'm trying to put mine out at just the right time, not too early but not too late.

[StihlMechanic]

Can anyone tell me where to get some tailgate ramps for an F150? I would like to take the tailgate off and just put a drop down on there with some ramps.

Funny, I am building a ramp for my truck this month. I couldnt find anything so I'm building my own.

[Turf Dawg]

Yes Chris you are correct on the test and Mesquite is the closest place with the most test per year givin. I will warn everyone that might be thinking they can just go squeeze the classes in sometime, that this is not the way you should look at it. You bettter be commited to spending all your time for 4 full days and nights for this. There is 8 hrs during the day you will be learning a lot of information and then homework. This will cost you 500 for the class plus the fuel to get back and fourth to Keller for 4 days then if you succesfully pass the class then you will be sending 100 along with your test application and 111 for the license.

There was a company I think around McKinney that builds landscape beds and ramps. There has been Lawnsite members before that have bought them their for regular pickup trucks as well as LCF trucks.
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[Woody82986]

So has anyone put out door hangers yet? I'm trying to put mine out at just the right time, not too early but not too late.

I'll start putting some out next Monday I believe. I at least want to get people thinking about lawn care. The season is right around the corner. Starting with neighborhoods I already have clients in and then expanding outward. Then the 2nd week in March I will go back and hanger the neighborhoods I have clients in again for name recognition and continue from there. I am getting married in July and was told I needed to lose a few pounds so I'll be pounding the pavement next week myself!

[LibertyFarmLandscaping]

I am willing to bet you just made a good investment by taking the course. Last summer I saw more irrigators running around than lawn companies. I wanted a peice of the pie, too. It makes perfect sense to get licensed to survive another drought.

Once you complete the course you have to take the exam, correct? I read the closest place was in Mesquite.

If the drought this year is as bad as last year no one will need irrigation repair work done due to water restrictions.
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[LibertyFarmLandscaping]

Yes Chris you are correct on the test and Mesquite is the closest place with the most test per year givin. I will warn everyone that might be thinking they can just go squeeze the classes in sometime, that this is not the way you should look at it. You bettter be commited to spending all your time for 4 full days and nights for this. There is 8 hrs during the day you will be learning a lot of information and then homework. This will cost you 500 for the class plus the fuel to get back and fourth to Keller for 4 days then if you succesfully pass the class then you will be sending 100 along with your test application and 111 for the license.

There was a company I think around McKinney that builds landscape beds and ramps. There has been Lawnsite members before that have bought them their for regular pickup trucks as well as LCF trucks.
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It's Pero trailers in McKinney. Price was much better at J & I in Madill Ok for a landscape bed. Not sure about just a gate. At the time I was looking at a bed it was $40 per ft at Pero and $28 per ft at J&I with 2 ft fold down sides, spring assist gate, trimmer rack, and tool box underneath on both sides.
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[StihlMechanic]

If the drought this year is as bad as last year no one will need irrigation repair work done due to water restrictions.
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Unfortunately you are right. We may end up like Austin soon. I need to get into xeroscaping. :laugh:

[mjkelly17]

Hello Everyone,
Im Located in North Fort Worth..