Lawn Service Methods 101
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- Ol' JW shows us how to mow a lawn, and offers us some helpful tips along the way. Including edging, trimming and clean up. Thinking about starting a lawn service? Well there's some insider advice for you as well, including equipment, costs, technique, and pay.
I have watched this video SO MANY TIMES!!! I have two little boys that insist on watching this video daily!
Made my day! Thank ye, to you and the tykes! 🤠
Ive been doing lawn care for over 10 years now. i used to watch this video when i was a kid. wow the memories came back
I remember this was the first lawn care video I saw, a few years ago, even before geek to freak! And now here I am, in the business! 👍
same here bro.
Of all the "Start Your Own Lawn Care Business" vids on RUclips, this was, by far, the absolute best.
Don't listen to any of these hateful fools on here. I started the same way a few years ago and now I run 2 trucks, 4 mowers with about 100 accounts commercial and residential (in my mid 20's). Most of the guys i know that are successful in this industry started young and with nothing more than a push mower. Get as big or stay as small as you want. Keep up the good work!
Well said sir! thanks!
How did you get most of your first clients starting off? Ive been landscaping for a very long time but just now doing my own thing.. No clients yet and i just got a zero turn..
+TheOlJWShow I found on a building sign this quote well done is better than well said
You gotta do another video like this. Very entertaining. Your hilarious man. Great job
This has to be the greatest tutorial video I have ever seen. thanks for the advice Ol' JW!
My favorite lawncare video of all time! Please put up more mowing videos.
This is one of the better lawn care video's out there and easily rivals geek to freak. I wish you'd do more especially with the boom of the lawn care youtube channels. The views on this video compared to the others say enough about it. Editing is superb and enjoyable to watch. Thanks.
Tyler Clevenger no geek to freak is and will always be a better than any other lawn care channel
This is like an entertainment type video. Geek to freak helps starters get going in their business while trying to make little to no major mistakes. This isn't a "rival" bud
Why would you use an edger, and then spend down amount of time beveling the edges? Redundant because that little 21" mower can overlap on concrete. No tie downs in bed of truck for mower?
Damn this was over 2 yrs ago lol. Geek freek doesnt even have videos up anymore after being exposed as a fraud
Because beveled edges look neat. Try it .
Yes, there are tie downs. I will re-film ASAP so that you can be sure and see them.
Fair enough. I save the step and just hold the trimmer head at a 90 degree angle and get a nice sharp edge on the lawn. 1 pass and done. Here is another tip, blow after trimming and blow all the debris up onto the lawn and then mow it. Nothing left at the end to blow and nothing on the grass either. I still walk real quick with the blower and make sure so it takes an extra minute, when I leave though, there is nothing left.
Thanks JW!
Gonna start in 2020..
Very helpful!
God bless..
Keith
Same to you bud. All the best for your lawn service
Lawn mowing can be quite a chore, that's why lawn services exist. They do the hard work for you, so that you don't have to. Nice tips, and presented in a way that captures the viewers attention too. great balance of humor and informative stuff.
Thanks! I wish they would bring 2 cycle mowers back. They are so much better than 4 cycles. They are smaller, lighter, big power and more economical. Plus, no oil changes!
Hey man, my 2 year old is totally obsessed with lawnmowers and this video is his favorite haha. Prolly watched this start to finish 10 times this week. It also works to calm him down when he's upset. Props on your video editing skills as well. Peace.
Thanks Rob! Glad you and the little tyke like it! Cheers :)
I found this comment so funny as me and my boy watch this together. He just turned 3 last week. He loves this shit. I like it too! Haha.
Dan Strommer Hahaha awesome man. Yea he watches a few lawn care videos, but this is the only one that I enjoy as well...Ol' JW for president!
Great to see a 2 cycle Toro again!
dude..you crack me up completely.
Make more vids please!
laughing in my drink...really!
Your videos help me out a lot me and 2 other friends started 1 this year and it's so rewarding
I run a lawn business and a Chevy Silverado is what I use. It is the only kinda truck for a lawn business!
olllll' JW nice video! I like how this is narrated sort of like Waylon does on an episode of the Dukes with comments like "Now you don't need a Chevrolet to run a lawn service, but it sure helps!" Keep living dangerously and working towards building that business man! Here's To Your Continued Success!
Heck yeah! I found this video a few months back been looking for it forever! Awesome vid man!
God Dam it!!! I'm holding a CAMERA!!!!! LOL>>>>
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Wow! This video was amazing! So informative and had the perfect amount of humor to keep it interesting. Definitely subscribing. Thank you!
Thanks buddy :)
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This video was great. Are you Hank Hill's brother?
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+Davis Lawn Detailing I made a stupid joke, but I really did think the video was well done.
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you sound like hank from king of the hill and i love it XD
one of the first videos i ever watched on lawn care. thnx
Yessir, its RWD. RWD is the only way to go, for any mower. IMHO
Really good video man, my dad will be proud of me
"Well, god dammit, I'm holding a camera" [5:58] Awesome, ha!! Good stuff man.
Great video for me as I'm just getting into the lawn care business this year but starting off small.
Good shit brother! Keep it up! I always seem to come back just to check out this video! Haha. Enjoy your beer!
Just subbed!...make a few more video's on your other lawns you do & voice over..with more tips!..I enjoyed the tool cost & showing!
You should add a lawn striper on the back of your mower or add some weight with a pipe or something. So when you are mowing strips, you get a better angle on the grass, giving a better look to the lawn overall. I could see your strips somewhat, but i think the owner will be more impressed with a darker lined lawn.
Very useful video this one. Tips and tricks in mowing your lawn is helpful especially if you have a small lawn or you don't want to spend money for lawn mowing services. Try some tips for lawn mowing.
I wish they would bring back the old Lawn Boys..
I love my SRM-230.. best trimmer ever made IMO
Really enjoyed ur lawn care video,, should make more next season.
Not that there is anything wrong with cutting lawn, but you should be in radio or voice over work
Sorta reminds me of the narrator from Dukes
Of Hazzard!!!!! 😝
Duck! Haha. Loved it.
LOL WELL GOD DAMMIT IM HOLDING A CAMERA LOL
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cant forget to edge around beds and tree wells. and always trim the direction the head spins, so that it throws the grass back onto the lawn.
Great point! Thank you!
@@TheOlJWShow also, 2 perimeter passes with the mower make it even easier to turn around.
Great vid! i liked your commentary and your sense of humour, i hope 2017 goes great for you!
I tell ya what, this video was very informative. Doing some lawn care as a summer job!
Jeff, don't forget about the man pouch!
Great videos
Now that's a good tip. Thank ya friend!
You earn your beer..
Thanks buddy
Thank you for taking the time to to make this video I really enjoyed it and learn alot from watching ha your a bad ass workers!!!!:)
You are right about that, you can not beat that mower, or that engine,
no you don't always want to run your 2-stroke equipment wide open. The blower you can, because it"s governed properly. But running your 2-stroke equipment (such as a string trimmer, edger, or hedge trimmer) wide open can be bad on the engine cause they aren't governed properly. My mechanic told me that. Now sometimes its okay, but only when necessary
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Great lawn care tips Jason!
Hello there watching from Philippines 🇵🇭.
Howdy neighbor! Thank you for watching :) lots of lawn mowing in your neck of the woods?
that was one old toro.i work on mowers all the time and not one time have i seen any of these 2 cycles ones come to me for work.
Wow... My best friend, Made an excellent video. I really liked it. Beauty is extraordinary. Thank you very much for the video.
I don't recommend a Proline if you are bagging in heavy grass. The chute will clog, but these machines have a lot of power for a 21 inch and they make a nice cut.
That was an amazing video, thanks...I learned a lot!!!! Nice set up!
it was a very informative and fun video, thank you
0:11 Ol J W 5:58 lol I'm holdin a camera 😆😂😂😂
u do a great job I don't know u but I started my lawn service and u do a good job 100%
+Jose Barragan Thank you Jose :)
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Great video.. good tips on doing a lawn.. Thanks
The trimmer and blower there both Echo They’ve dun a pretty good job you can say Echo is one of the best brands
very good video, I'm starting my own business, however, I'm lacking on having an edger.
Thanks bud! I appreciate it!
I'm a witness those tools last a long time, That's the best toro made, and The Echo is great too
Yessir!!
agreed. I got your message for another vid if the lawn mower btw. ill try and get one posted for u soon @TxRaNg3Rs
How long you have been in the lawn service? You really did a great job in mowing the lawn as well as the edging and trimming. Your equipment's are fast doers and I believe that using a high quality equipment will make the work easy. Nice one!
Been mowing off and on for years. 1999 was when I mowed my first lawn for profit. Used a Lawnboy 2 Cycle Gold Pro.
i dont have a chevy nor can i find that exact mower on craigslist! my business will never be great!! lol
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Haha great video! I love those toro 2 cycles just like JW Said: Great power and light weight. You ever find one with a BBC on it? I have one but the engine is shot from the 90's I am going to replace it this winter.
love your choice of music.
your good at cutting good man
Thank you sir
your welcome
Very pretty! love the lines.
Thank you sir!
Sick cut brother!
No Jason I don't. I keep the mower at the same height adjustment throughout.
Cheers
that was awesome. love the video
Good information!!
A truck to get you from point A to point B with a push mower, weed-eater, leaf blower and water will get you a long ways.. craigslist is the next generation of door to door knocking. Saves time and money. Surpasses the problem of no payouts from knocking on doors. Remember your customers see the finished project. So treat everyone's lawn like you would your own. How you treat their lawns is how the customers treat you.
Nice video and keep it up!
Mistake one don't wear headphones while working. Yes its no fun I know. Anyway great video :-)
Wow I'm looking into that one to save up i got a Troy built tab 135 I think can't remeber it's a push though its been havein some troubles though brand spakin new though
Nice vid, thanks!
Wow! Great video!
Great video!
I remember watching this video When I was seven Years old
It sucks now that they don't make no more 2 cycle engines for mowers
U should do a lawn service channel
Thanks for the tips!
Quick question..
So do you recommend not using a side bag?
The lawn obviously looks great without it..
Also, blowing curbside cut grass into the street?
No problems with township or neighbors doing so?
Thanks in advance!
Awesome vid!
Hi Keith! Great question! The short answer is, it depends. If you maintain the grass regularly, and use a mulch blade, then the clippings can be very helpful, providing nutrients to the grass. However, if the grass gets too long, or is super thick (like fecsue grass) then you run the risk of choking the grass with too many clippings. St Augustine grass (like whats in the video) is perfect for mulching since it is broad leafed and not too dense.
I think a bagged lawn looks sharper than non bagged, but the amount of additional work and disposal negates any aesthetic gain imho.
Lastly, it very much depends on what the client prefers.
Regarding blowing the clippings into the street: The town I was in and the client base I had did not care, and I do not see a problem with it as long as it is not excessive amounts of grass.
A lot of folks on here have taken issue over the blower/street scene. Perhaps they live in an area that it is prohibited to do so.
Hope that helps buddy.
very very good video bro thank you. how much did you charge for that lawn?? Thank you.
exelent video thank you very much for sharing
Did you cut this grass twice, but on different settings? I noticed left to right, then diagonal. Also, do you do this full time? Nice video by the way.
This video was quite informative and humorous. I plan to share it with my husband. Great filming/editing! What did you use to record your voice over?
Thank you Reacee, I used a Rode NT1A condenser mic and a Presonus Studio Channel preamp for this video.
Thanks for watching and commenting. :)
FWIW, we use small walk behinds only for jobs with restrictions - like yards with small gates, etc. I agree that Toro makes good walk-behinds. But man, that's a large lawn for just a little 21" mower. Of course that's okay if you're a homeowner, but if you want to turn a profit you need to get on with it. With pro equipment you'd be two jobs down the block in the same amount of time. ...just my two cents worth...
You should do a new one in 2022 for new viewers
Looks good, but for that side lawn I would have used a riding mower or a tractor.
thank you for the video
Nice toro proline those r really good mowers like the vid to thumbs up
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Says alot about you, worked for multiple companies. Seriously though, beveling the edge just leaves it burnt looking when you are done. Trust me I know, I get calls to take over for big companies now and then because of that very thing. Maybe its a regional thing.
Hey JW, you trying blowing before mowing yet? As the leaves have just started dropping here it really makes my accounts standout. I watch the big boys, trim, mow and blow and all those leaves are just sitting up on the grass when they are done. I just laugh...all the way to the bank.
Good work 👍👍👍👍
this man ol jw sounds like Hank hill