Landscaping Flashcards
What are the most common landscaping tasks
lawn maintenance tree and bush trimmin tree removal sod installation building a retaining wall heavy equipment work
What are the two main reasons for landscaping
good listing photos
good first impressions
What are some ways to determine what angles are needed and what needs to be done for that
drive up to the property from all angles possible by car and try to identify any aspects that look negative
Which task doubles as a safety measure for your contractors
cutting the lawn at the beginning of the job to catch any sharp objects
What does cutting the lawn first also help with
curb appeal
Which bushes are the most important to trim
the ones around the house
When do you trim trees
when they overhang the roof
obstruct driveways or walkways
obstruct view of the property
When to remove dead trees
immediately
When to install sod
when there isn’t enough time for the grass to regrow before the resale
If you have to tear up the yard, it is best to do it
at the beginning of the project
How do you decide what type of material to use for a retaining wall
check the comp
Whats an average price for lawn maintenance
30-60 per 1/4 acre
What are some factors that influence the price of lawn maintenance
steepness
terrain
excessively tall grass
What is the average price range for trimming all the bushes on the property
30-60
How much for trimming trees
100-250 per 30’-60’ tree
