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West Des Moines Man Finances Lawn Care Business But His Grass …

May 18th, 2012

As he stands in 10-inch high grass and weeds, a West Des Moines man who bartered to make it easier for a couple to establish their lawn-care and landscaping company may regret his charity.

It was supposed to be a simple case of quid pro quo. The March 26 contact with a Des Moines couple stipulated that he would purchase a lawnmower and they would pay for it by mowing his lawn and taking care of other landscaping needs throughout the growing seasons both this year and next.

They’ve only been there three times since then and grass and weeds in his flower beds are 10 inches high, he and his attorney told West Des Moines Police last week.

The man’s attorney, Jon Hoffman, told Officer Gwen Fasano that his client had tried to contact the couple, but  got no response.

On May 9, the landscaper showed up at the man’s home and mowed the lawn. When Hoffman tried to serve the landscaper with notice that his client was suing him for breach of contract, the man “threw the paperwork back at Hoffman and shoved him out of the way, then loaded up the lawn mower and left, leaving the yard half mowed,” according to the police report.

Hoffman said he will mail the paperwork to the couple. He told Fasano he is concerned they are taking advantage of his client, who is 75, and “have no intentions of following the contract that was agreed upon.”

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May 18th, 2012


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I would be very careful before using this company. It could cost you more that just your lawn care. Their inexperiensed employees could cost you hundreds in damages for which they won’t take responsability for.


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Natural Turf (NJ) – Lawn Care: Sparky's Safe Lawn Tip – See insects …

May 15th, 2012

As we near the summer months (we’re sure), your lawn is just looking fantastic.  Flush with emerald green, lush grassy roots…and the pitter-patter of 4/6/8-legged friends? 


If you’ve used synthetic pesticides, chances are you’re going to see an influx of predatory insects.  Such visitors, however, are rarely an issue in natural and organic-treated lawns. 

They’re just part of the overall balance of your lawn’s ecosystem.

Typical predatory insects
Most often, you’ll see:

  • Rove beetles
  • Spiders
  • Ants
  • Wasps

Plant nutrients
As stated earlier, these beneficial insects and soil microorganisms are essential to the natural breakdown of organic matter into plant available nutrients.  Just a big circle of life. 

The Better Way to Organic- and Organic-Based Lawn Care
At Natural Turf, we understand this precious ecosystem.  Ask us about our natural Pest Control Program – and help you and your lawn realize their natural beauty.  We look forward to hearing from you!  

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Lawn care lighting: Go with LEDs

May 15th, 2012

Many people are turning to LED lighting these days to save money and to be environmentally conscious. Little may they know that this same conservation can take place outside the home as well. If you’re looking to add landscape lighting to your property, Chesterfield lawn care experts say LED lighting is a great option.

LED Chesterfield lawn care lighting can provide the same function as regular outdoor lighting, but at a reduced cost, according to Chesterfield lawn care professionals. LED lighting companies claim that using these types of lights will save you 90 percent on your electric bill, and are easier on your wallet in the long run. Even though LED lights cost more than typical outdoor lights, they last much longer than other bulbs, which means you’ll have to replace them less often, some lasting 15 to 20 years.

Because LED lights are low voltage, Chesterfield lawn care agents say the risk of shock is lower than common light bulbs. LED lights also do not become as heated as other types of outdoor lighting, which means fingers, pets, plants, etc. won’t be burned by the heat.

The best reason to go with LED landscape lighting is the most advantageous to the environment. Lawn care authorities say LED lights have a lower carbon emission rate. Though this might not make a huge difference in our own time, future generations will benefit from the decisions we make today.

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Cross-country skiing across the Great Lawn | Lawn Care Business

May 12th, 2012




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Cross-country skiing across the Great Lawn
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More details later, as time permits…

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A year from now, nobody will remember (or care about) the details — but if you happened to live anywhere on the East Coast of the U.S. when these pictures were taken, then you surely know that we’ve just been hit by the first major snowstorm of the 2010-2011 winter season. Of course, upstate New York and the Midwest have already been hit by multiple storms, and they’ve gotten far larger accumulations of snow than we’ll probably end up with … but since a few of the nation’s major TV headquarters and newspapers are based in New York, we tend to get a disproportionate amount of attention when we’re hit with a major storm.

When I took the first few pictures in this set, it was too early to tell whether it really would be a major storm. But it snowed all night, and throughout the evening, we heard that some 1,400 flights in and out of New York’s three airports had been canceled, and that the Amtrak/Acela train service from New York to Boston had been suspended. And when we got up the next morning and found that the airports were still closed, and that 13 inches of white stuff had fallen in Central Park, we decided that it really was a significant storm.


At lunch-time on the day after the storm, I ventured out towards Central Park, with my Olympus E-P2 “micro four-thirds” camera and my Canon G-12 compact digital camera; with the blustery wind blowing snow flurries in all directions, I wasn’t willing to risk getting my Nikon D700 wet. I used a combination of slow-running subways and buses to get to the 86th Street entrance to Central Park, and then walked over to the Great Lawn, where I was fairly confident I would see people doing all kinds of interesting things — including a very energetic game of football! — on the large, snow-filled lawn.

And indeed, I saw not only the football players, but also people with skis and snow-shoes and sleds, as well as people jogging(!), walking their dogs, building snowmen, and just enjoying themselves as they walked through the winter wonderland.

The most amazing part of the day was the sight of quasi-snow-flurries kicked up by the gusting wind. If I didn’t know any better, I might well have thought I was at the North Pole; but the skyline view of skyscrapers and apartment towers all around was a constant reminder that I was still in New York.

Other parts of Central Park were probably equally photogenic, and equally filled with people taking advantage of the fresh snow … but after a couple of hours of wandering around and taking a few hundred photos, my feet were too numb to continue. If I have enough energy, maybe I’ll venture back out to the park during the next couple days; if not, you’ll just have to make do with these photos that I’ve uploaded.

A Frosty Mowing
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Image by mtsofan
Many people around here use lawn mowing services. I was surprised, shortly after sunrise today, to see them out there, blowing frost around with their turn-on-a-dime machines. It seems to me that lawn mowing, once we reach mid-November, is a memory.

There again, a buck is a buck!


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Advantage Commercial Lawn Care » Blog Archive » Fiscal markets …

May 12th, 2012

Banking systems are experiencing major reforms in the current post-recession climate; while in the US President Obama’s administration battles for new regulations to the financial system, in the United Kingdom significant overhauls are also likely under the new coalition government. A few loan products that were freely available before the economy retreated into its deepest recession since World War II have now been removed from the market; consumers that were accepted at the high street bank are now turned away. However now, a new range of self-governing lenders are selling financial products online. These include a significant range of credit cards, specialist loans for bad credit and investment trade portals. These merchants offer an alternative to borrowers who have experienced the new, stricter banking method.

Loans for people with bad credit are just one of the many specialist loans which are offered by lending companies that promote via the net. As their name suggests, they are designed for consumers who already have a bad credit score. But what exactly does a bad credit loan offer to customers who are not accepted by traditional banks – and how safe are they really? Critics are divided. In the one corner are those who argue that a loan which is specially designed for borrowers who are already labelled as unacceptable by mainstream financial institutions shouldn’t be on offer at all. A bad credit loan could, it is argued, give a person with high risk of falling into further debt. In this way it might be a worrisome peril for an economy which is still suffering. After all, weren’t easy-access loans a major part of the country’s fall into financial woes? In the other corner are those who argue that without bad credit loans, a higher proportion of consumers would land in severe financial difficulty. In addition it is reasoned that not all possible loan holders are heading into a commonly-named debt spiral. A poor credit rating can be achieved just by being a new entrant to the UK or having committed one credit mistake in the past.

Whichever argument is correct there are ways of getting an advantage from bad credit loans. Loans for bad credit are far less open to risk than, for instance, payday loans. They are only available with an APR rate which is judged from a borrower’s personal credit history. In other words, the rate of interest is a balance of a individual circumstances. An important feature of bad credit loans, which lots of people view as beneficial, are features such as credit rebuilding. This is a service which lets the borrower build up their future credit score provided they are responsible with loan repayments on the existing loan. With the sum of specialist loans available today, one thing is certain: the UK credit market is as booming as it has ever been and is still attracting consumers who are interested in seeking a substitute to mainstream banks.





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How Lawyers Try to Trick You | DANİŞMEND GAZETESİ YAZILARI

May 9th, 2012

Every home owner wants a lush, healthy lawn—but care and feeding of that turf can be confusing. That's why we've assembled expert answers to the 10 most important lawn-care questions. It's all here—from fertilizing to

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A Big Lawn

May 9th, 2012
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We moved out to the country almost four years ago. Our lot is approximately 7 acres and I would say almost two acres of the lot requires lawn care. Lots of lawn care. The entrance area and the sides of the 900 foot long drive. The berm area for the septic tank. The front and back lawns of the house. The area around the main drive leading up to the garage.

Trimming and cutting can take a full day with a self-propelled 21-inch mower. Anywhere up to 8 hours.

This year we decided that we really did need to get a garden tractor for the property. We made our purchase last night from Canadian Small Engines located close to us in the beautiful rural area of Elginburg. With a 46-inch deck, the tractor will significantly reduce the amount of time spent mowing the property. We will also get a few accessories for the machine so that we can use it for other activities such as hauling gravel for road repair and spreading earth for landscaping.

Yup. I am starting to become a country boy. My very own tractor.

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Charlotte NC Daily Deals 5/6/12 (AMF Bowling, lawn care, dentistry …

May 6th, 2012

Live music is a huge improvement on canned music, which takes up valuable pantry space and often spoils into noxious free jazz. Keep it fresh with this Groupon.


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  • $3 for an evening festival admission for one child (a $7 value); evening admission starts at 6 p.m.
  • $5 for evening festival admission for two children (a $14 value)
  • $7 for an evening festival admission for one adult (a $15 value)
  • $13 for evening festival admission for two adults (a $30 value)
  • $24 for evening festival admission for four adults (a $60 value)

On Saturday, May 12, revelers descend on the North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival for an evening of live entertainment. Starting at 6 p.m., guests can drink in the musical stylings of The Black Lillies, Steep Canyon Rangers, and the Ryan Montbleau Band. More than 20 North Carolina brewers, including Big Boss Brewing, Kind Beers, and Lonerider Brewing, stand at the ready with their finest craft brews. This Groupon is for evening festival admission and does not include access to beer tasting.


North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival Presented by Rural Hill


As the sun melts into the horizon, the opening chords of an ebullient country song rip through the evening air, coaxing stomps from even the most stoic of feet. Energetic audience members dust off their dance moves and sing along with the music between sipping lagers. The second-annual North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival is coming to an end, and its guests are determined to celebrate under the unfurling night sky until the notes of the last encore fade away.


Presented by Rural Hill, the rollicking festival takes over the historic farmlands of Huntersville, delighting guests with 10 hours of live music, eats, and brew-centric activities. Throughout the day, festival booths bustle as North Carolina’s top brewers showcase their libations via tastings and educational sessions, and chefs flood the air with the aromas of sizzling fare including vegetarian options. Young festival-goers keep busy with engaging children’s activities and wishing they were old enough to sample the festival’s sudsy wares. As the clock strikes noon, the festival stage comes alive with a lineup of bands and musicians performing all manner of music, from country to prog-rock to bluegrass.


Guests are also welcome to continue the celebrations into Sunday morning by spending the night at the festival campsite in tents, RVs, or the branches of surrounding trees. All festival proceeds go toward Historic Rural Hill, a nonprofit historical site that presents educational field trips and cultural events throughout the year.

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Choosing the Best Lawn Care Companies | Copys.biz

May 6th, 2012

There are some great benefits to having a great looking lawn, both visually and environmentally at the same time. Applying the proper care to your lawn can ensure that everything around it is protected against harmful pesticides and insecticides, as well as adding appeal and value to your home.

Many people do not have the time to look after their lawns or they do not have the right amount of knowledge, so that is when they hire lawn care companies to do their lawns for them. if you are someone who needs to hire the services of a lawn care company, there will be a little work involved in the search for the best one to go for. there will be quite a few different companies that offer lawn care services, but you will want one that will customize a plan to best suit your lawn.

When it comes to looking for a lawn care company, you will need to have in mind what kind of results you are after and how you want your lawn to turn out. as well as this, you need to consider your budget and how much you’re willing to spend on making your lawn look as good as possible. you will need to keep in mind that if you want high quality lawns, this can cost more, as the lawn care company will have to spend more time and effort to achieve this.

What Should you look for with Lawn Care Companies?

When it comes to looking for lawn care companies, you will need to know what kind of services you require to ensure that you get the best possible service. by knowing what you need, it will help to make it easier to explain your requirements to the company and to be able to get a more accurate quote as well. you will need to make sure that the lawn care company you are choosing listens to any of your problems, as well as being able to provide all of the services that you need to make your lawn look great. the company should take on board everything that you say and use it to customize a plan that will suit you the most; rather than just doing what they like and risk the chance of you not liking what they have done.

You may also want to find out about their experience and qualifications to ensure that the company you are hiring will be a good service to use. so if you want to seek the help of lawn care services, make sure that you do your research in order to get the best possible service.

Choosing the Best Lawn Care Companies

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