Hi everyone, So my family purchased an 8 acre property to create a huge community garden (among other things) in memory of my sister. I dropped out of school to help with the project full time. My official title is "Landscape Technician," but I'd apply the title loosely. I haven't done much manual labor or trade work. Most of my work history has been in the mental health/addictions treatment field. I am very slow and inefficient. I don't know what I'm doing and I'm having to figure it out... Brand new. Slow, inefficient, and not very smart. Could use some advice ..read more

Hey guys l, do you guys use rangefinders for measuring in Landscaping.? I currently work in Landscaping and very often I have to measure existing lawns for renovations or brand new landscaping for estimating jobs. I have done this in the past but my new company includes some properties that are huge like Acreages and there are no drawings. I use the regular measuring tools plus others fancy ones (Moasure, Carta Plot, Drones). However, I like the lazer meters for their quickness... Range finders ..read more

With temps expected to get down in our area in the low thirties at night, maybe high twenties...here in Ohio. Been considering how this might affect Russian Sage, and Rose of Sharon. Lowering Sage almost clear to the ground. I always do Rose of Sharon prior to budding. Thing is, this year has been warming to low sixties suntime and buds are just about to break. Doing this any running chances of freeze burning ..read more

hello all I have this old masonry pile in my yard: what is it & what can it be turned into? I am thinking it was a firepit or cooking area of sorts but not sure (no signs of fire or charcoal stains). It adjoins a neighbor's fence so it's another doubt that someone would use a fire close to another's lot like that... thanks for any thoughts ..read more

I've been doing a lot of DG spreading here in Arizona, but almost all of it has been 3/4"-1" @ 2" and that has been working well. I have a guy wanting 1/2" and I've heard that some are spreading this @ 1 1/2". Will 2" make it too "beachy" where it's kind of a pain to walk on ..read more

Very quick intro on me... Started business, no experience 1.5 years ago. no knowledge of anything, but people liked me and wanted me to do more. Have taken over 150 hours of design and maintenance courses and started moving more into design/build. Trying to at least have the feel of a professional designer. Starting to go all in on this direction, if it doesn't work out I'm moving on. Okay, so here's my question.. I'm on my 4th or 5th pretty decent size design, and my prices are are getting... How are you handling design proposals ..read more

Hi. I was wondering if anyone has pricing information on wholesale mulch, delivered by walking floor or end dump trailer, in NY, PA or surrounding state. Thanks ..read more

Greetings landscaping aficionados! ? Ready to transform your home's exterior into a visual masterpiece? Join the discussion on curbside appeal landscaping and share your top tips for creating a jaw-dropping first impression. From vibrant plant selections to innovative hardscaping ideas, let's exchange insights on the elements that make your home stand out. Have you recently enlisted the help of curbside appeal landscaping professionals? Dive into your experiences and recommendations to... Elevate Your Outdoors: Unveiling Curbside Appeal Landscaping Tips ..read more

I'm in DC today, and the street leaf cleaning crews are using electric blowers and rakes. They have a flat bed United rental with a generator, gas tanks and a dedicated guy to run it. They're using Greenworks commercial blowers, and get an hour of the battery ..read more

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