We are in the thick of growing season here in Delaware and the Tristate area. Known for it rolling hills of lush foliage, the Brandywine Valley is blossoming all around. The hum of lawn mowers, trimmers, chainsaws and blowers is prevalent across the area.
Maintaining Outdoor Power Equipment to Extend its Lifespan
As the landscaping season begins, you will want to make sure your equipment is up to the task. Showing your outdoor power equipment a little love by regular tune-ups, oil and filter changes. This will serve you well for extending the life and service of you outdoor power equipment.
Staying on top of maintenance for your commercial equipment can help you avoid unnecessary repairs in the future & keep your equipment in tip-top shape.
Eugene Hicks who a tenured service technician for Suburban Lawn Equipment shares his thoughts on why servicing your commercial lawn equipment is the MOST important aspect of keeping your equipment running properly and lasting for the long run.
Treat Your Outdoor Power Equipment with TLC
Service is key to maintaining your outdoor power equipment to make it last longer and performing at maximum capacity. You have made the investment in quality outdoor power equipment, protect that investment with a little TLC to keep it purring like a kitten!
Commercial lawn and landscaping equipment is a big investment. Maintaining commercial power equipment properly to keep it running smooth and making it last longer is a no brainer. Just as vehicles stop running smoothly without regular maintenance, tune ups and oil changes, so will outdoor power equipment.
Properly Maintain Outdoor Power Equipment to Extend its Lifespan
Brian Downes is a service technician from Suburban Lawn Equipment and he does a terrific job explaining how you can extend the life of your commercial power equipment with a few simple tips and tricks. He discusses air filters, valves, clutches, blades, & much more. Please watch:
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More importantly, we never sell anything in a box. Your unit is set up and inspected by factory authorized technicians; plus we top it off with oil or gas at pickup. You’ll have peace of mind knowing that your residential or commercial lawn mowers have been put together by professionals.
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If you are serious about your landscaping business and want to get more customers this upcoming growing season, now is the time to strategize and lock in new clients. Focus on ways to market your landscaping business before the big rush gets here.
Get Started on Marketing Your Landscape Business Early
Once the grass starts to green and the weather warms up, you will be too busy to focus in on your marketing strategy. At Suburban, we believe that growing a lawn care business is a lot like growing a garden. You need to nurture it,
Do you wish to market your landscaping business in order to get it the next level?
Consider these marketing tips that will connect you with more customers and bring you more sales!
8 Easy Ways to Market Your Landscaping Business
1) Brand Recognition – Get ahead of the pack by creating an attractive name and logo for your landscaping business. Professional logos transfer well to all sorts of advertising mediums, such as trucks, flyers, stationary, website and apparel.
The more you circulate yourself across a variety of platforms, the greater your name and brand recognition will become.
2) Website – Many landscapers discount the importance of having a user-friendly up-to-date website. This is a mistake. Expectations are a lot higher than they were even 5 years ago. Many of your clientele will prefer to contact you in their free time after business hours. A website contact form presents them with an opportunity to contact you during off hours.
3) Directory Listings – Much as we would like to think the landscaping business is word-of-mouth (and it is), if you want to branch out then correctly listing your business in directories such as Google, Bing, Yelp is a good start.
4) Yard Signs – Professional-looking lawn signs are a great way of showing y our business side, especially when your former clients agree to display them in their own yards. Also, potential new clients will know right away what your business is all about – they can see results right in front of them!
5) Magnetic Signs – Simply put your logo and contact information on the truck (as a bumper sticker) or on a side of the vehicle for free advertising!
6) Direct mailing – Believe it or not, another successful way to reach more potential customers is through direct mail postcards targeting your geographic market. Check out some of these landscaping postcard samples to get ideas.
7) Fliers and Door Hangers – Believe it or not, some people still prefer to receive a paper copy of whatever you’re trying to sell! Get fliers and door hangers and pass them out in your neighborhood. Even better if you offer an incentive like a special discount for first time customers. Don’t forget to include a detachable business card for future reference.
8) Get Social – Sharing your before and after pictures on social media channels is an invaluable marketing tool. Engage your customers and they will cheer you on. Don’t be afraid to share, post, tweet, and simply have fun with it!
So, there you have it. 8 simple ways to market your landscaping business at a very affordable price. Of course, getting involved within the community that your business services will create good will and increase your brand’s impression.
Suburban Lawn is Here for Your Landscaping Business
Those of us at Suburban Lawn Equipment like to think of ourselves as partners enablers for the success of landscaping businesses in our area. We strive to provide quality equipment, service and maintenance to commercial and residential customers in northern Delaware and the Tristate area.
If you need help getting the right equipment or maybe just a little friendly advice on how to best market your landscaping business, get in touch:
More importantly, we never sell anything in a box. Your unit is set up and inspected by factory authorized technicians; plus we top it off with oil or gas at pickup. You’ll have peace of mind knowing that your residential or commercial lawn mowers have been put together by professionals.
SubLawnEq.com | 1950 W Newport Pike Wilmington, DE 19804 | 302.998.7700
To provide your customers with quality lawn care services, you must keep your equipment well maintained. Commercial law mower maintenance keeps your mower clean, in great condition, and running efficiently season after season. Since winter is slower for lawn care companies, it’s the perfect time to prepare the mower for spring.
Commercial Lawn Mower Maintenance Extends Its Lifespan
All mowers endure their fair share of wear and tear, and commercial mowers are certainly no exception. While mowers don’t last forever, you shouldn’t have to shell out money every few years for a new one.
If you’ve been in this cycle, you’re losing money. The good news is that with regular maintenance, it’s possible to get ten years or more out of your mower.
Save Money On Commercial Lawn Mower Repair
Neglecting maintenance services puts your business at risk of not being there for your customers. Even if you have a fleet of lawnmowers, all it takes is for one mower to be out of service to affect your business’s productivity and bottom line. When you get delayed cutting customers’ lawns because the mower is in the shop, you lose money in two ways.
First, you’re spending money on repairs that could’ve been avoided. Replacing a motor is much more expensive than having the oil changed, the carburetor cleaned, or the air filter replaced during a maintenance service.
The other way you lose money is from lost business. You can’t bill your customers for services not performed. If this happens often, customers might decide to take their business elsewhere. Customers’ lawns can’t wait days or weeks to get cut.
Commercial Mower Maintenance Keeps You in Business
There’s no good excuse not to invest in professional mower maintenance. It’s cheaper than making repairs or replacing commercial equipment, and it ensures that you always show up for your customers.
Services performed during routine commercial mower maintenance include:
Emptying the fuel tank and refilling it with fresh gas
Changing the oil
Replacing the air filter
Changing the spark plugs
Cleaning the undercarriage
Sharpening the blades
Replacing bad tires
When having your commercial lawn equipment serviced, you want to take it to professionals who have experience working your mower’s model. Each manufacturer has different recommendations for servicing to deliver high-quality results and protect the mower’s engine and its components.
Stay on Top of Mower Maintenance During Peak Times
Winter maintenance specials like the ones provided by Suburban Lawn Equipment make it convenient and affordable to prepare your commercial mower for spring, but don’t forget to keep on top of maintenance throughout the mowing season. Commercial lawn mower maintenance is something that should happen in-season too. Daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance and safety services vary depending on the mower.
Refer to your mower’s owner’s manual, or better yet, trust the professionals to make sure your equipment gets the tune-ups it needs according to schedule. Staying on top of maintenance is good for business and keeps your business on track to profit more this year.
Your One Stop Shop for All Your Outdoor Power Equipment Needs!
We Appreciate Your Business! Read some of the nice things our customers said about us this year. It is always nice to get positive feedback. We truly appreciate your patronage and try to do our best to give you the best service and value on your outdoor power equipment. Thank you for your loyalty.
From all of us at Suburban Lawn Equipment, Thank you for a truly spectacular year. Best wishes to you & yours for a magical holiday season. See you in the new year!
We are so excited to announce that our residential and commercial lawn equipment business has hit a milestone ~ 40 years in business. We couldn’t have done it without the loyal support of our customers and staff.
A Big Shoutout to those who have helped to make this possible. While we aren’t able to celebrate this momentous occasion with all the fanfare we would like due to the continued pandemic. We want to let you know how much it means to have your trust and business.
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Suburban Lawn Equipment is your one stop shop for all your outdoor power equipment in Delaware. We carry lawn mowers, generators, Boss snow plows, snow blowers, string trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, and much more!
We want our customers to be customers for life!
Suburban Lawn Equipment offers top quality outdoor power equipment including lawn tractors and lawn mowers to homes and business owners in New Castle County Delaware, Delaware and Chester County Pennsylvania, Cecil County Maryland and Salem County New Jersey. Quality products and service are the highlights of our independently owned & operated business since 1981.
Your One Stop Shop for All Your Outdoor Power Equipment Needs!
More importantly, we never sell anything in a box. Your unit is set up and inspected by factory authorized technicians; plus we top it off with oil or gas at pickup. You’ll have peace of mind knowing that your residential or commercial lawn mowers have been put together by professionals.
Commercial Lawn Mowers take a beating and keep showing up to work day after day, give them the TLC they deserve to be ready to get back to work come spring. Check out these steps to make sure your mower gets properly stored for the winter months ahead.
CLEAN THE MOWER TOP & BOTTOM
Clean underside removing all debris; use a stick or brush, NOT hands, when cleaning blades.
Clean the mower, thoroughly brush off leaves, grass and other debris. Use a clean damp cloth to wipe it down. Remove spark plug prior to ANY maintenance.
REMOVE & STORE BATTERY SAFELY
Remove the Battery: wipe battery and clean terminal with metal brush or terminal cleaner. Store it in a cool and dry location away from furnace, water heater or gas cans.
ADD FUEL STABILIZER TO THE GAS TANK
Add a fuel stabilizer eliminating need to drain fuel. Storing mower with a full tank stops moisture from condensing and forming rust that could clog the carburetor.
STORE MOWER IN PROTECTED SPACE FOR WINTER MONTHS
Store the mower in a protected dry space such as a garage or shed away from water heater, furnace or any gas appliances.
Your lawn mower has served you faithfully all season, give it proper rest for the winter months ahead to ensure a happy reunion once things start greening up in spring.
Contact Suburban Lawn Equipment for all your outdoor power equipment needs.
SubLawnEq.com | 1950 W Newport Pike Wilmington, DE 19804 | 302.998.7700
More importantly, we never sell anything in a box. Your unit is set up and inspected by factory authorized technicians; plus we top it off with oil or gas at pickup. You’ll have peace of mind knowing that your residential or commercial lawn mowers have been put together by professionals.
Need a leaf blower for this Fall Season but are not sure what kind to buy? We’ve got you covered. Here is everything you need to know about each type of leaf blower. Read to see how you can choose the perfect leaf blower for your needs.
Types of Leaf Blowers
Handheld Leaf Blowers
Handheld blowers are lightweight, maneuver easily, and take up minimal storage space. Held comfortably with one hand, handheld blowers are the most popular option among homeowners and are great for small jobs that don’t require massive amounts of blowing power. Their power can typically handle light snow, sawdust, and dry leaves.
Backpack Leaf Blowers
With backpack blowers, the motor sits in a harness strapped to the user’s back, making it more comfortable and less taxing on the user’s arm. They are slightly larger than your average handheld blower, so keep that in mind when it comes to storage. Backpack blowers are more powerful and have longer run times than handheld blowers, making them perfect for medium-large scale jobs that require blowing for long periods of time. Their power can typically handle wet leaves, small rocks, and metal shavings.
Walk-Behind Leaf Blowers
The largest and most powerful option of blowers are walk-behind blowers. Great for large scale, professional jobs, these blowers are powerful enough to blow away cardboard, piles of leaves, and other trash. Most favorable to landscaping professionals, walk-behind blowers are the least physically exacting and the biggest in terms of storage.
Leaf Blower Fuel Types
Battery
Battery-operated blowers are as easy as clicking in the battery and blowing away. This fuel type (or lack thereof) is most popular among first-time-blower buyers. It is also great for those that own batteries from the same brand of machines because they are normally interchangeable. With little to no maintenance necessary, the only real cons to a battery-operated leaf blower is it’s limited power and run time.
Corded
A step up in run time from the battery-operated blowers, a corded leaf blower is a great option for those that want the ease of a battery-operated blower but with more power. Corded blowers are lightweight with great output. But, the very thing that gives it more power (the cord) is also what makes it less desirable. The cord can get in the way or even catch on the machine and limits the distance you can travel with your blower.
Gas
The most powerful type of blower is going to be your gas-fueled leaf blower. Gas blowers are perfect for landscaping companies or homeowners with a large space to cover. There are some that require an oil/gas blend and others that run on gas alone. Luckily, we sell premixed oil/gas blends with ratios specific to your machine so that you can take the guesswork out of filling your blower.
With gas blowers, keep in mind that they require the most maintenance, are the loudest of all blowers, and you of course, need to purchase gas.
Leaf Blower Features
CFM
CFM means Cubic Feet per Minute. CFM is the volume of air coming out of the leaf blower, which also translates to how far the blower will push the leaves. People like to talk about wind speed, but it’s really the CFM that matters.
MPH
MPH is the Miles Per Hour, which measures how fast the air is moving out of the mower. Having a blower with a higher MPH will allow you to complete an entire job quicker due to its power.
A blower with a high CFM will allow you to blow more leaves, whereas a blower with a high MPH will blow away larger debris. If you have to choose one over the other, it’s best to choose a blower with a higher CFM.
The Right Leaf Blower For You
For homeowners with a small yard, deck or patio, a battery or corded-handheld leaf blower will probably suit you best. For those with a medium-large space to cover with lots of debris to blow, either a battery or gas-powered-backpack leaf blower would be optimal. And lastly, large scale or professional landscaping projects would benefit most from investing in a walk-behind leaf blower, which would typically only run on gas.
Regardless of the type of leaf blower you need for this autumn season, we’ve got it here waiting for you at Suburban Lawn & Equipment. Stop in to pick out the perfect blower for you!
Check Out The Scag Ride-On WINDSTORM Blower – This Leaf Blower is Insane!
More importantly, we never sell anything in a box. Your unit is set up and inspected by factory authorized technicians; plus we top it off with oil or gas at pickup. You’ll have peace of mind knowing that your residential or commercial lawn mowers have been put together by professionals.
We service everything we sell.
A well-stocked inventory of approved parts and accessories offers quick turnaround on all requests. Purchase parts online whenever you need them.
Mistakes in the landscaping business can prove to be time consuming and costly. These 6 landscaping mistakes are made more often than you would imagine. Avoid these mistakes and use our tips to avoid mulchy messes and cutting catastrophes on your next project!
Starting Without A Plan
The art form of planning and designing a landscape is unique because you not only take into account the size, colors, textures, and proportions of the project, but also it’s functionality. Failing to start your landscaping project with a plan can lead to an unattractive end result that doesn’t function properly, won’t last long enough, or even goes over budget.
Using The Wrong Tools
Using the right tools for a project can make all the difference when it comes to saving timing and keeping you and your team safe.
Match your tools to your project. The size of the job may influence the size and type of tools used, this goes for handheld tools and power equipment. Make sure to keep your tools clean and organized. For advice on tools and when to use them, speak to one ofour equipment specialists.
Cutting Grass Too Short
Grass length should change depending on the time of year. In the summer, grass requires more shade so that it doesn’t get burnt to a crisp. During these warmer months, leave the grass a little longer so that the blades can shade the soil and the water doesn’t evaporate so fast. During the colder months, grass should be cut shorter so that sunlight can reach the soil.
(Bonus tip: It’s a myth that if you cut your grass shorter, you won’t have to mow it as often).
Inappropriate Irrigation Systems
A project’s irrigation system ties back into the design of the project. Each plant requires different watering needs, so installing the appropriate irrigation system will save you a huge headache. Sprinkler set-ups and irrigation can tend to be an eye-sore if not done thoughtfully, so make sure to plan for this ahead of time when designing the landscape.
Forgetting About Wildlife
The type of plants and flowers used in your landscaping project can either attract or repel outside wildlife. When planning a project or discussing a project with your client, make sure to ask what critters they’d like to avoid. Deer can be attracted to beautiful flowers, so it couldn’t hurt to add some bitter-tasting plants to the bunch. Once they give those a try, they are sure to keep away from that yard.
Not Recycling
As most landscapers know, large projects can produce large amounts of waste. Rather than trashing branches, clippings, and other recyclable materials, try renting or investing in a quality shredder that can turn that waste into something useful. These debris can be turned into mulch, fertilizers, or compost. Plus, most compost piles can easily be hidden into a landscape.
Now that you know the most commonlandscaping mistakes and how to avoid them, your lawn care business can have the confidence that your next landscaping project will come out on top.
More importantly, we never sell anything in a box. Your unit is set up and inspected by factory authorized technicians; plus we top it off with oil or gas at pickup. You’ll have peace of mind knowing that your residential or commercial lawn mowers have been put together by professionals.
We service everything we sell.
A well-stocked inventory of approved parts and accessories offers quick turnaround on all requests. Purchase parts online whenever you need them.
