Recent content by jakesteel22

Looking to buy a used mower. Would like either a walk behind or a riding tractor, and must be 36" or bigger. Price range is around $1200. Any recomendations? What should i be looking for in a mower?

So yesterday i got a phone call from a construction and property preservation company thats looking for contractors in my area to do lawn care and landscaping work. Anyone got any idea what its all about? If its something you need a license for?

What do you guys think is the best way to get new customers/clients?

How do you guys go about pricing these kinds of jobs? Ive got a small walkway im doing. Ive done it before, just have no idea what i should be charging. Thanks for any info!

To those of you that offer powerwashing, how do you guys estimate your price? Did a deck last week, wasnt real big but decent size. And i just threw $175 at them. They were honest with me and told me my price was too low. They ended up paying more. Just curious on how you all price it.

How do you guys estimate how much mulch you need? Got a few jobs coming up, an id like to find out how to get a good idea on how much ill need.

Anyone have any good books they recommend for lawn care or landscaping. For different design ideas, tree/plant identification, things like that?

What do you all think a few key things are to making a good lawn care flyer to get your company rolling for the year?

What are some of your guys's lawn care or landscaping company names? How did you come up with them?

Trying to come up with some flyers to get started for the year. Any tips or ideas on how they should be or what should be on them?

Are there any apps out there for iPhone that help you keep track of all your expenses and profits?

i have a tecumseh 5hp motor on my log splitter and the splitter worked fine all fall and just all of the sudden its not getting any fuel to the spark plug. The plugs brand new and i just took the carb off and cleaned it and replaced the primer. still nothing, any ideas?

Im looking into buying a new string trimmer. Im just getting started so i dont want anything that will kill my wallet. Ive been looking at some of the stihls. Should i go with a homeowner one or a commercial? Any models you would recommend?

Is it okay to use mulching blades all year? Like even just for cutting grass?

How do you guys price or estimate a lawn? Like for a mow and trim? Just want to see what other people prices are.