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With the increase in gas prices (and not to mention the negative way ethanol breaks down lawn mowing and weed wacker equipment), I cannot but see that landscaping costs will have to go up.
posted by
Against4WindsOn2Flam
on March 28, 2012 at 9:41 PM
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Cheap labour
In the Uk we have so many foreign workers, that you can always get a cheaper quote. Trouble is, it's a race to the bottom and there is no mark up left for anyone.
posted by
slam
on March 25, 2012 at 2:51 AM
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I think you are right, you have good business instincts
posted by
UtahJay
on March 24, 2012 at 10:59 PM
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FS as long as you are happy with it everyone tries to get longer contracts I suppose basically people are lazy and do not bother or notice if they remain competitive, I am sure this would not apply to you. So the best of luck.
posted by
C_C_T
on March 24, 2012 at 12:48 AM
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FSI
I fired the lawn cutters and just letting my acreage grow except for about 20 sq feet that we cut ourselves..
posted by
WileyJohn
on March 23, 2012 at 3:10 PM
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Going greener is always a good thing! Especially for a landscape company
...:) I hired teenage kids from the area last year and they did a great job with the lawnmower though the weedeater wasn't too popular. I had to nudge them a bit but all in all, I felt I got value for my money.
posted by
Katray2
on March 23, 2012 at 11:52 AM
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If it suits you then it's fine! I do mow my own lawn but it's because I like the exercise and I am very particular how I want things done! sam 
posted by
sam444
on March 23, 2012 at 11:43 AM
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I am quite sure that they can't put their price hikes up too drastically
each year or they will lose their competitive edge. Some one else would move into their area with a cheaper deal.
posted by
Kabu
on March 23, 2012 at 9:52 AM
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FSI
I cut the grass myself. Actually, no - come to think of it, I don't! My LSW does - but she likes doing it...
posted by
Nautikos
on March 23, 2012 at 5:44 AM
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I agree. Good idea.
posted by
adnohr
on March 23, 2012 at 4:48 AM
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