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Measuring Tools
I strive to create a more efficient estimating and designing process and it seems that my biggest issue is measuring. Our industry is landscape construction (Hardscaping, Softscaping, and Etc.). I came across a product called Moasure, I am interested to see if anyone in this community has used this product and what their experience has been with it. I am attracted to the CAD export feature and the fact that it captures the elevations, measurements and volumes. I look forward to hearing what the community has to say! Moasure
What is the best used mower to buy when starting a lawn care business on a tight budget?
Hello, my name is Travis. I want to start my own lawncare business. What is the best used mower to start with? I'd love to be able to get new to start just for warranty, but I'm on a tight budget. I want something that will hold up for a while till we get going good. Thank you for your help!Before you upgrade your work truck, get an insurance quote first
I've been running an F350 dually with a flat deck for hauling my trailer and compost equipment. It's got a boost leak and it's starting to feel like death by a thousand cuts — every time I fix one thing, something else comes up. So I started looking at upgrading to something heavier duty, an F550 or a medium duty truck (chev C4500) that could actually handle the payload without being pushed to its limits. Before I got too far down the road, I called two insurance brokers to get commercial quotes on both options. The number shocked me. Because I'd be considered a new driver of that class of vehicle, insurance came in at $3,500–$5,600 per year depending on the broker — compared to about $700/year on my F350 dually. Same story whether it was the F550 or the medium duty Chevy. The insurers don't care that I only put about 1,000–1,500 km a year on my work truck, just short local drive. Bigger vehicle, bigger liability, end of conversation. That math changes everything. I'm still looking for the right truck — something reliable that doesn't cost near-new money for something old and beat up — but I'm glad I got the insurance reality check before I committed to anything. If you're thinking about upgrading your equipment vehicle, call a broker before you fall in love with a listing.What Is the Best Business Insurance for Small Companies with a Few Employees?
We’re currently insured through Simply Business for our landscaping and property maintenance company, and I wanted to open up a discussion with other contractors here. I’m curious how others are structuring their coverage and what the current market looks like for small crews. For those in landscaping, lawn care, pressure washing, or similar service industries: Who are you insured with (Simply Business, NEXT, Hiscox, State Farm, local agents, etc.) What coverage do you carry (General Liability, Commercial Auto, Workers’ Comp, Tools & Equipment, Umbrella, etc.)? What are you roughly paying monthly or annually? How has your experience been with claims, renewals, or customer service? Any providers you’ve found especially good or worth avoiding? Just trying to benchmark where we’re at and see how other small crews (1–5 employees) are handling insurance as they grow. Appreciate any insight—this kind of real-world info is incredibly helpful for newer companies like ours. Sassenach Landscape & Maintenance LLC
What is your favorite brand mower!
I personally love my exmark with its unbeatable cut quality! While my Ferris is unmatched with a comfortable ride but cut quality is lacking! I’m looking into new mowers and would like to hear from you! What is your favorite in between of quality cut and quality ride?
