[thevillages2013]

Anyone notice that the smell of “fresh cut grass” smells a whole lot better when you are not the one cutting it?

[davem4616]

after a while, you even block out the noise when they're riding around the house

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by thevillages2013

Anyone notice that the smell of “fresh cut grass” smells a whole lot better when you are not the one cutting it?

You need to realize how many people have issues with lawn mowing service people.
We are not demanding customers. We pay them on time etc. In nine years we are on our third guy. First one quite after a few weeks didn't want to work outside his region. Supplied a replacement a nice young guy did a great job. Just disappeared- stealing 3 weeks that were prepaid for. Next guy also a nice guy also just stopped coming. I contacted him and he refunded money paid but not earned. We are now on our third guy. Yet another nice guy. So far he is reliable. Quality of his work is the worst of the three.

This is the first time in 45-50 years that I did not mow my own lawn. Heck in high school I ran a small lawn mowing, snow shoveling business.

One more time and I will be doing my own lawn again. It is no big deal if you do not have a landscape,"artist," create a MONSTER to mow. None of the pros will do it but you are not supposed to cut off more than 1/3 of the grass length. In peak growing season that is TWICE a week. The grass should be dry when you cut it. That is not every tuesday. Current guidance suggests not picking up cuttings. A 5,000 sq ft lawn, properly laid out should take you roughly 15 minutes to mow.

Why are they coming every two weeks now? Truly simple. To justify our paying them.
They are accomplishing NOTHING. Your lawn is not growing much now.

[Michael G.]

Originally Posted by DAVES

Why are they coming every two weeks now? Truly simple. To justify our paying them.
They are accomplishing NOTHING. Your lawn is not growing much now.

Yep, this is the biggest complaint, "Why do they my lawn when the grass isn't growing"

It's called, Paying The Bills People.

Their bills don't stop because the grass stops growing.

And people never complain when it's 97 outside in July and they're out there mowing your lawn.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

Yep, this is the biggest complaint, "Why do they my lawn when the grass isn't growing"

It's called, Paying The Bills People.

Their bills don't stop because the grass stops growing.

And people never complain when it's 97 outside in July and they're out there mowing your lawn.

Mine is not a complaint just pointing out reality. As stated I at one time, a long time ago ran a small mowing business. Long time ago-I was in high school. My point, in nine years I had three guys simply quit, no notice, etc. That if you read the posts is common.

As far as 97 out there. When, I was mowing lawns, I still remember one lady, her lawn was infested with toads. Imagine cleaning up toads after they had gone through your mower. She was nice. Always put out cold soda. So it was fine cleaning the mess off my mower.

In that tradition. We always offer the crews cold soda. We even try to had the flavors they like.

Teasing a bit. I used to also shovel snow in the winter. That part of my business would not do well in Florida.