Reputable landscapers do NOT need to go banging on people's doors at crazy hours.
We've had our share of "tree trimmers" or "tree surgeons" knock on our door while going door to door.
The few neighbors who did fall for their "line" eventually regretted hiring them and thanked God that they and their "crew" were not killed. They'd bring their gal pals and such to drag the tarps. Hang in the trees in precarious positions.
Scary to watch them. Plus, it took triple the time that our regular guys would take.
We use our regular landscaper/lawn mower to trim our trees, plus his Dad comes along with his "lineman" equipment for climbing the power lines.......and they do a great job. Wonderful family. The "kid" is also our handyman and will come at a moment's notice to help us move something or yank out a bush or shrub. We have watched him grow from a newborn baby to a young father with a new baby of his own.
True landscapers are so busy (and tired in their off hours) they advertise plus gather new accounts by word of mouth and praise from satisfied customers. Truly, no need for any reputable business to go "door to door"........no matter what the trade or business.
Perhaps when just starting out, a young one might pass out flyers or pamphlets to gain new business........but no need to knock on doors. They can just as well post their services on a bulletin board someplace in each village......or even supermarket or church bulletin board like our N.J. nephew did. He now has more business than he can handle.
Luckily, living in a small "cradle to grave" town, we've known our landscapers, carpenters, plumbers and such since their childhood...and their parents, grandparents, etc..........so when an "odd one" comes along, people know better than to open their doors.
We just had one last winter........looked like Charles Manson.
Came to the door wanting to shovel our driveway during a major snowstorm. My husband did open the door and explained he had his own snowblower, etc. plus our neighbor across the way had offered to plow us out..........
Charles Manson said, "But I can shovel and not hurt that big boat in the driveway" .......which is now long gone. He was very creepy, to say the least.
It is sad that we can't trust unknown people anymore.........but nowadays with all the drug use and need for cash to buy those drugs........I wouldn't open the door either.
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