Anyone else despise shrub trimming?

[Jack D.]

Good afternoon,

Jack D. would never consider hand pruning unless it involved one of the ladies at the local relaxation establishment. If one is doing anything by hand & not machine in the maint. game they will not be able to clear the type of hrly previously mentioned.

[Ric]

Good afternoon,

Jack D. would never consider hand pruning unless it involved one of the ladies at the local relaxation establishment. If one is doing anything by hand & not machine in the maint. game they will not be able to clear the type of hrly previously mentioned.

Jack D-elusional

Here I was agreeing with you. Then you come out and say power sheer everything like a uneducated scrub. Maybe you power trim everything like a Formal English Garden Maze. But most landscapes will not express themselves to the fullest with power sheering. You might want to try some selective thinning by drop pocket or drop crotch method. It would do your ornamentals a world of good.

Of course I also realize your Canadian dollar is not worth anything so you must make as much as you can because Canadians won't spend any money. Here in my part of the States most up scale customers want and will pay for a quality job.

[RRS]

Jack D. would never consider hand pruning unless it involved one of the ladies at the local relaxation establishment. If one is doing anything by hand & not machine in the maint. game they will not be able to clear the type of hrly previously mentioned.

I beg to differ. I've tried as hard as possible to build my business on long term relationships with my customers and their properties. This means taking whatever steps necessary to provide a beautiful healthy landscape that will provide years of enjoyment to the property owner. Even if it means selectively hand pruning 50, seventy-five year-old English Boxwoods (which I've personally done on one of my properties twice a year over the past three seasons). I know it sounds cliche, but I truly sleep better at night knowing I'm doing the right thing instead of racing through every job as fast as I can.

BTW, I can't say that I often pull $100/manhour doing anything, but in the long run the repeat business from annual maintenance customers beats shearing Crepe Myrtles into balls any day of the week.

[Seascape]

For a guy that is always reading how to business manual you sure don't seem to have a lot of common sense.

Oh ok Noah. Now go check your trash pump and top it back off w/ fuel.

I done trashed you in trees,, shall i do the same in shrubs?

Your gonna have to knock some dust off your diplomas if we do this so you better be sure. Let me know chump.

[Jack D.]

Jack D. will not perform any service that does not involve a gasoline powered engine and hiring someone w/the skills necessary to hand prune is certainly not feasible.

Please remember when a long term relationship forged on service provision ends, one is left only w/ tangible realities. Do not overestimate customer loyalty and customer understanding of the tasks you diligently
perform at less than peak efficiency for the sake of quality.

[Ric]

Oh ok Noah. Now go check your trash pump and top it back off w/ fuel.

I done trashed you in trees,, shall i do the same in shrubs?

Your gonna have to knock some dust off your diplomas if we do this so you better be sure. Let me know chump.

Very Well Peter Pan

You know your Northern trees and I don't, Every wonder Why? Oops I don't live in the North. I live in a subtropic Area.

Just another exsample of your lack of Common sense. Your come back was doomed before you posted.

Now keep telling yourself "Mike is a lawn boy not a PhD, Mike is a lawn boy not a PhD, Mike is a lawn boy not a PhD"

[RRS]

Please remember when a long term relationship forged on service provision ends, one is left only w/ tangible realities. Do not overestimate customer loyalty and customer understanding of the tasks you diligently

I won't.

My company provides it's full service customers a "feel good" service. I tell them the price for "make it look nice", and as long as the property does everyone's happy.

[Ric]

RSS and Jack D-elusional

Please gentlemen realize the differences in your market and the service required to keep that market happy.

RSS you have upscale customers in an American Market that can afford and demands quality work by skilled personnel.

Jack D-elusional You have cheap Canadian customer who are interest in a fast cheap job by ignorant labors.

Therefore each of you are using the proper tools and methods to fit your customers needs.

[Seascape]

Very Well Peter Pan

You know your Northern trees and I don't, Every wonder Why? Oops I don't live in the North. I live in a subtropic Area.

Just another exsample of your lack of Common sense. Your come back was doomed before you posted.

Now keep telling yourself "Mike is a lawn boy not a PhD, Mike is a lawn boy not a PhD, Mike is a lawn boy not a PhD"

Thats what i thought.

[steve-o]

I won't.

My company provides it's full service customers a "feel good" service. I tell them the price for "make it look nice", and as long as the property does everyone's happy.

it is all your fault casey that everybody is fighting again. lol! i love it when these guys go at it. like i have said in the past, it would make a great back yard bar-b-que. now we can fill the ring up. in this corner we have MIKE,in this one we have JACK D, in this one we have RIC, and in this one last corner we have this giant who puts the meat on the table ( lol) CASEY.
LETS GET READY TO RUMBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

all in fun boys........... steve

[Seascape]

You know your Northern trees and I don't, Every wonder Why?

Cause you havent even learned your S. Hort yet?

[Jack D.]

Jack D. has assembled 3 of the 4 types of trimmers one must purchase to ensure a $100 plus hrly when performing hedging services. From left to right; the dual side short bar (24"), Long Shaft Articulating, Single Sided Long Bar (40"). Located in Jack D.'s other shop and missing from the group shot is is perhaps one of the most versatile yet less specialized trimmers; the mid size (Short Shaft) such as the Echo SHC 2100. Absent due to efficiency deficiencies are any hand prunning instruments.

[RRS]

Just so happens that I have the only tool needed to keep most ornamental landscape plants full and healthy sitting on my desk.

[RRS]

That's a pair of #2 Felco Pruners for those that don't know. One of the most essential tools in any gardener's arsenal. If you don't have a pair go get a set tomorrow.

[steve-o]

That's a pair of #2 Felco Pruners for those that don't know. One of the most essential tools in any gardener's arsenal. If you don't have a pair go get a set tomorrow.

you are young and tough so you can deal with what these guys are gonna throw at you . lol again.
steve