Landscaping

[CosmoGirl]

SmootsDaddy - how much do you want to do it?

[Carolina Husker]

I'm his agent so you can negotiate with me.

$245 an hour plus catered lunch. 40 hour minimum. And he won't work if it's over 75 degrees.

[Hawk]

Cos...I'll do it for a fraction of that if you pay my way out there and you feed me food and beverages!

plus...I get to pick your wardrobe for the duration of my stay!!!!

[SmootsDaddy89]

Cosmo where do you live? I didn't think you'd really want me to, but I could definitely use the money. But driving three hours to Charlotte for a weekend and then back probably would have me breaking even at best.

[Hotsauce]

There are alot of Mexicans out of work right now. My Brother in law went down to the Latino section of town and picked up two guys, paid them $100 each for the day. He said that they did a fantastic job to his backyard. Alot of those guys are out of work and need the money. They are professionals, and as long as you find one that can speak some English, it would be easy to get them to do what you want.

[Carolina Husker]

Go to the Wendover Home Depot. There are workers there every morning lined up looking to do a day's work.

[SmootsDaddy89]

There are alot of Mexicans out of work right now. My Brother in law went down to the Latino section of town and picked up two guys, paid them $100 each for the day. He said that they did a fantastic job to his backyard. Alot of those guys are out of work and need the money. They are professionals, and as long as you find one that can speak some English, it would be easy to get them to do what you want.

They'll also read a book and write an essay on it for you.

[CosmoGirl]

Bummer, Smoots. I'm in Cornelius. I forgot that you aren't local.

As for the MX workers, no way would I put them in my car to get them to the house. I had considered that but it doesn't work logistically.

[TheSaint]

That wasn't the question. I don't have the strength, tools, or know-how. I've already attempted a couple of times and don't intend to do it again. There are some things I'd rather pay someone to do. This is one of them.

Dont you hate when people answer questions that way??

Hell i dont mow my own yard. I pay someone to do it. Shoot me.

[Johnny Rockets]

I love landscaping, at least in my own yard. I have had 2 people from my neighborhood stop and ask me just this weekend what I would charge to do their yard because they see me outside all the time working on my yard and like what I have done over the last couple of years. I honestly just don't have time to consider it really.

Cosmo, I would recommmend just calling 3-4 companies and having them come give you an estimate. You should probably do it soon though because most places are in there busy time right now and it might be a bit before they could come out. Transplanting the shrubs and hostas becomes more risky the later in the spring it gets because the hot weather and transplanting do not mix. I am no expert but I think hostas should be split in early spring before they start growing and transplanting shrubs/bushes should be done in the fall.

[Scrumtrilescent]

Mexicanos, and Hotsauce's prices are way overpriced. $40/day, $80/day for English speakers.

[Jase]

I'll do it, but only if I can be shirtless and if you call me edmundo.

[Festus]

That wasn't the question. I don't have the strength, tools, or know-how. I've already attempted a couple of times and don't intend to do it again. There are some things I'd rather pay someone to do. This is one of them.

I just had 2 acres done at about 20K. You can figure a landscaper will charge 500 to show up and get started. You're probably looking at 2000. It all depends on what you want put back, etc.

[Guild]

You're looking at $25-50 an hour depending on the job and landscaper.

That's up here in the mountains though. City rates could be higher.