www.gopherforum.com – With many small lawn care businesses, the owners tend to feel there is more money when you get in and get out fast. However as we will see in this discussion, offering more services than simply lawn mowing can help you be on the job site longer. The longer you are on the job site, the better your chances are of meeting neighbors and others driving by. These meetings can lead to adding new customers. One of the members of the Gopher Lawn Care Business Forum asked a question that kicked off this discussion I thought of a neat idea for all of us. Everyone will state what services we offer & explain how you go about doing them if you want. This will give everyone a clear idea on what services they might add to their business. Ill start. Services I Offered. Gutter Cleaning Weeding Spring Cleanups Topsoil/Fertilizer/Grass Seed Hedge Trimming Branch Cutting THE SERVICES I WANT TO START: Grub Eliminating Aeration, $50.00 a yard is the cost around here. Driveway Crack Sealing (id add dye to the sealant to create the aged color) THE SERVICES I DONT WANT TO START: Gardening, planting Tree Removal Anything that keeps me in the same spot for the entire day. I dont like to stay in one spot doing a big job, which could bring me really nice income. I like lawn mowing because its quick & keeps me moving, I tackle a lot more & it feels great. I do weeding, but personally I hate at a job site for even more than 5 minutes. As for landscaping in general, even if Im good …
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Lawn Care Tips : How to Maintain a Lawn in the Fall
To maintain a lawn in the fall, keep the leaves raked of the yard, maintain a watering schedule, use a fall fertilizer, and mow the grass once or twice. Help grass make it through winter by preparing in the fall with tips from a professional landscaper in this free video on lawn care.
Lawn Care Tips : How to Troubleshoot Brown Spots on a Lawn
Troubleshooting brown spots on a lawn can be difficult, as causes range from lack of water and dull lawn mower blades, to grub damage and fungus. Identify different causes of brown spots on a lawn with help from a professional landscaper in this free video on lawn care.
5 Surefire Signs Of a Lawn Care Business Entrepreneur
The truth is, it takes an entrepreneurial zeal and a fire inside of you to start a lawn mowing business — and make it succeed — and not everyone has it. How do you know if you have what it takes to start a lawn maintenance business? Discover 5 signs that this money making business might just be the ticket you’ve been looking for to help you get to the next level in life.
Lawn Care : How to Prepare a Lawn for Seed
In order to prepare a lawn for seed, start with a light fertilizer, lime and of course the seeds. Get a nice, full lawn in six weeks with help from a professional landscaper in this free video on seeding and lawn care. Expert: Dan LeSieur Contact: www.dklesieur.com Bio: Dan LeSieur performs both residential and commercial work, specializing in landscaping, painting, home repairs, remodeling and corporate re-imaging. Filmmaker: Lisa Fenderson
Lawn Care & Landscaping : Fertilizing Lawn Tips
Every type of grass requires different fertilizers, and various parts of the country need more fertilizing than others. Research to find out how to fertilize your lawn with advice from a professional landscaper in this free video on lawn maintenance. Expert: Dan LeSieur Contact: www.dklesieur.com Bio: Dan LeSieur performs both residential and commercial work, specializing in landscaping, painting, home repairs, remodeling and corporate re-imaging. Filmmaker: Lisa Fenderson
Gardening & Lawn Care Tips : How to Clean and Store Gardening Tools for the Winter
Garden tools can be cleaned and stored for the winter using a wire brush and a little oil to prevent rusting. Clean and store gardening tools for the winter with tips from a landscaper in this free video on gardening and lawn care. Expert: Bill Elzey Contact: www.showplacelawns.com Bio: Bill Elzey is the owner and manager of Showplace Lawns in Austin, Texas. Filmmaker: Todd Green
Lawn Care & Gardening Tips : How to Make a Compost Bin for a Home
Make a compost bin for a home from any material that allows air to flow on both sides and on the ends. Put together a compost of any size and shape with advice from a professional landscaper in this free video on composting.
How to Care For Your Lawn
► plc3demo.com Lawn Tricks is a comprehensive, easy to follow system that really works…and everything will be revealed to you…all of my methods for, mowing, thatch control, weed elimination, fertilizing, insect management, watering and more. The most effective timing for each, including time of day as well as season . Lawn Tricks takes the guesswork out of lawn care and lets you take charge, achieving fast and lasting results. Here’s a peak inside of the cover : ✔How to assess your lawn so that you can cater to its specific needs. Pg. 4 ✔What is Thatch ? Answered! When it is healthy and when is it dangerous. How to know and the best methods for preventing it crossing the line and fixing it if it has. Pg. 6 ✔Easy To Follow Step-by-Step instructions for eliminating weeds. With some secret methods Pg. 11 ✔Aerating, Why, When, How’s. This may solve all your problems. Pg. 14 ✔Fertilizers. The best fertilizer ever and its free. Easy guide to soil and fertilizers including great tips on soil pH so you get it right every time. Pg. 17 ✔Insects. The good the bad and the absolutely necessary. Keep the good bugs say goodbye to the bad ones Pg. 19 ✔Watering your lawn, The absolute best method saves 60% of water and is better for your lawn ! Pg. 23 ✔Miracle mowing and how it is the key to everything! Do you really know what is the best way to mow your lawn and the difference it makes to it appearance and health? Answered and explained! Pg. 28 Find out more at ► plc3demo.com
Lawn Care Landscaping Soil Perc (Percolation) Test
www.StartALawnCareBusiness.com In this instructional video we are going to demonstrate a landscaping soil perc (percolation) test. For this test, you need two basic instruments. 1) A tape measure to measure the hole. 2) A Shovel to dig the hole. A perc test is handy to give your customers an idea of the types of flowers, plants, shrubs, and trees to install into their beds and other landscaping areas. Dig a hole 1′ deep x 1′ in diameter. Fill the hole with water and wait for the water to completely drain from the hole. Then, fill the hole with water again and start your stopwatch. Our example flower bed is in an area of Tennessee where a good drainage time for a 1′ deep x 1′ diameter hole filled with water is considered to be 3 hours. Drainage time of more than three hours is considered longer than average. Plants in this type landscape need the ability to thrive in very moist soil. Plan Drainage time of less than three hours is considered slower than average. Plants in this type landscape need the ability to thrive in dry soil. If your soil test show your ground is not condusive to the types of plants you desire you have two options. 1) Amend the soil to give a better perc rate. If your drainage is too slow, you can add a drainage system such as a crushed gravel subsurface layer or perforated corregated piping several inches below planting depth slanted to drain away water. Or, you can amend the soil. 2) If your perc rate is too quick, you can try container gardening …
