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We are in the middle of a drought here in OH and no lawn work can be performed. I ran into an ad today about painting lawns using Green Lawnger which is a professional grade product. I called my Lesco rep and he said they carried a product called LESCO Green that would do the same thing. Do any of you have any experience with this product?
I was thinking about offering this to my customers so they don't have to look at their dormant lawns for the next two months. Presenting it to them as you don't have to water to have a green lawn (they don't water anyway.. and won't). Probably more to my higher end customers. Any opinions out there?
 
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From what I have been told this product is about $45/gal and 1 gallon covers 16K (or 8 oz/1000). Considering this is a special service, I was wondering why a person couldn't charge $120-140 for 16K. That is going over the lawn in two directions. The product will last for 10-14 weeks or until it is mowed off. That is good money! I was just thinking that if this would go it could be good income during drought.
 
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We use the Lesco green to fill any spot that dies due to grubs, or if we scalp the bermuda. In winter we touch up rye grass after the first freeze is we miss areas. Keep in mind you need grass to paint can't paint dirt with the Lesco stuff.
 
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Used it on a customer's lawn for as wedding. He had been watering the area around his house, so it was green, but the surrounding areas was brown from drought. Worked great. I could tell the difference, but neither he nor his guests knew it was just paint. Cost isn't bad, IMO. I think we pay $250 for a 2x2.5 gallon case, you get about 10k per gallon. Friend of mine uses it on a local little league field every year for the championships. Looks great on TV.

Just make sure you take the screens out of your sprayer or you'll kill your pump!!!
 
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updistay,

Thanks for the info. Couple of questions. How did you apply? Using a hose sprayer or boom? Did you go multiple directions? Any info would be greatly appreciated. How did you charge? I am just looking for something to do and to make a little cash while we all wilt away.
 
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the finer the spray the better the results.

keep in mind this dye will turn anything it comes in contact with green. including equipment, truck bed, clothing, skin, etc etc
 
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rcreech said:
updistay,

Thanks for the info. Couple of questions. How did you apply? Using a hose sprayer or boom? Did you go multiple directions? Any info would be greatly appreciated. How did you charge? I am just looking for something to do and to make a little cash while we all wilt away.
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I used a backpack sprayer.....charging is new ground and can't help...maybe $100 for small front lawn. You need to go over it a couple times...depends on the concentration.
 
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upidstay said:
Used it on a customer's lawn for as wedding. He had been watering the area around his house, so it was green, but the surrounding areas was brown from drought. Worked great. I could tell the difference, but neither he nor his guests knew it was just paint. Cost isn't bad, IMO. I think we pay $250 for a 2x2.5 gallon case, you get about 10k per gallon. Friend of mine uses it on a local little league field every year for the championships. Looks great on TV.

Just make sure you take the screens out of your sprayer or you'll kill your pump!!!
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I used if when I sold my house...I had people wondering how I got the lawn. hehehe. But ha, it helped sell the home.

But you are right, it will plug up the screen really good.
 
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If you have seen the movie Legend of Ron Burgundy with Steve Carell, I painted the turf for that movie set (the house on the water, Narragansett Bay). If it works for them, I say paint it all. It looked pretty damn good for paint. As far as making a mess of my machine, I don't think so, in fact would even know I used it. But, you do have to try and make a profit off an expensive mix and can be challenging.
 
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NBC showed a crew spraying a yard in the news this morning. Looks like a possible way to keep some revenue coming in during a drought. They didn’t give the name of the company but said they were charging about $450 to do the whole yard and that it would last up to 90 days??

Interesting what folks will come up with to keep the money coming in.

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