07-17-2012 Co-op

Wow, what a week its been!! I knew that once things picked up and I started pulling those long 10 hour days, I wouldn't feel like blogging when I got home. Waaaaaay too tired to even think about it! I'm already a week behind. I changed my blog settings so that people can comment if they have questions or want to leave feedback. I'll try my best to respond -- I promise! ;)


Anyway - I have been one busy guy! I thought I'd only be working 30 hours a week, but now it's turning into more like 40. That's ok though, i'm not complaining. I'll take advantage of all the learning and hands on as I can!! I need it!!


One of Troy's maintenance guys was on vacation, so I had the opportunity to work along side of his guy and pick his brain. He does just about all aspects of landscape maintenance there is and has been extremely nice and helpful in showing me the ropes.

One of the commercial clients Troy and his guys did the install for. His guys also do the weekly maintenance as well, so I got to weed, trim, edge, and operate the back pack blower. I had to be extra cautious of all the pedestrians.    

Side view

Side

Simple, yet nice!

Before

After

Japanese bloodgrass

Love this yard!! 

Hostas. 

Backyard

Trimming a clients hedge. This little devil is loud! I had ear plugs, but he was still loud. 

Trip to Wood Waste Management. By the end of the day we had that truck full. 

One of Troy's clients backyard. It takes a lot of weekly maintenance to keep it looking this good!

This just looks like it should be in a magazine! I would have absolutely no problems enjoying my morning coffee out here. None. 

Clean and simple. Can you spot the Aucuba japonica and the Fatsia japonica?

Japanese Maple

Koi fish in a clients backyard. I had to be extra careful when applying the fertilizer and weed control around this pond. 

Fertilizer they use

Love this clients fence & gate

Another clients yard. Love this!! I'm a huge fan of grass!