I like this one because of the way you treated your employees. You gave them a job to do and you let them do it. You ask why and offered suggestions, your guys had good answers as to their why and why not.
I like the thinking on the boulder spacing, it's always useful to have another set of eyes to offer a counterpoint after you've been looking at something all day. I'd be interested in some vague ballpark pricing on these jobs, just for context.
I truly believe you guys are going to come to Dallas, Texas and do my yard and retaining wall!! love your business sense, empathy, and work with the customer. I have not been able to find or trust anyone else since "the disaster". Until then I will wait patiently...💜💜💜
That excavator sure looks like it has a nice reach on the arm, and the thumb is definitely nice for picking up and pivoting rocks for placement. Back in 1992 and 93 I worked for a local landscape company out of Eagan/ Inver Grove Heights. Myself and another guy were the boulder retaining wall crew. The company had a one-ton and a 5-ton dump truck, and a Case 1845b and a Case 1845c skid steers. We built those walls with one of the skid steers. I don't even think we had pallet forks, lol. We simply used the bucket of the skid steer, and the other guy on the ground with a long steel rod helping to pivot and position boulders. We would hook boulders in the bucket that did not fit in it, and would literally have two guys hanging off the back of the skid steer to provide rear weight occasionally. We built multi-tier walls, and the skid steer would drive along the top of the bottom wall, to build the second wall up, and so on. You have to build a pretty darn tough wall to hold a 6,000 lb machine while you're placing and pivoting rocks on the next wall up. I bought that Case 1845b 5 years ago from the owner when he retired, and I still use it around my yard.
That power broom works great, and yes these videos are cool to watch..it’s very satisfying to see something get completed from start to finish..thanks brother!
I love doin rock work like this. Really get to be creative and create something that the customer gets to enjoy for a long time. I got to do a project like this but a bit bigger on 2 custom houses last summer. Had rock walls all over the 2 acre property. Every kind too. Did 2 big split stacked walls in the front yards, single row round rocks for all the window wells an a nice stacked round rock wall in one of the back yards. Sure hope I get to do more rock work soon. Very fulfilling once it all comes together. Never get that kind of satisfaction just puttin pipe in the ground
I enjoy these type of videos. Was it just the landscaping near the front of the house of was there more to be done? What did the budget end up being on this job? Thanks
I think you should post 3 of these types of videos a week. Great job working together with your crew giving advice not orders. As always another great video can't wait to see the boy in another one. God-bless, Go get em and be kind. O by the way That power sweep did a fantastic Job. How is the weight To balance ratio?
Hey bud! I landscape professionally, and while I often need larger equipment such as a tractor and dump trailer, 90% of the jobs I do require nothing more than a spade, a leaf rake, a bow take, a wheelbarrow, and a push broom. Even small jobs require good attention to detail, and you will need to develop lots of skills and strength. Since you can't drive yet, see if there are locals who need someone to weed their gardens and flower beds. Believe it or not, pulling weeds is a very important skill. Learn how to pull them with as much root as possible still attached, and eventually do it without gloves. That will help build your hand strength and toughness. Eventually, you'll be pulling thistles barehanded. When you are old enough, join a crew, and learn how the old guys do things. Odds are, they have learned how to do things efficiently to avoid some of the aches and pains that come from a life of manual labor, lol.
LOL I'll bet they paid for those rocks....here I've been dumping them in the creeks on our farm...our farm is such a rocky place lol Great vid Stanley!
hi Stanley, since you talk to equipment reps, i would like to say something you can maybe pass on to them as feedback, those makita (or any company) sweepers with many different swappable attachments, manufacturers should make the change out bit square, we have a ryobi one and it's oval in shape but it is starting to spin and act like a circle, if they were made square they couldn't turn from moter tauque. it seem all the companies make them ovals, and they wear into a circle too easy.
Great Video! I have all kinds of yard issues that I felt should have been addressed before the building phase, now I've spent the last year paying to have things done and after more than 5k, It still isn't right. Contractor has pretty much high tailed it, and left me with his worthless word. So, if you do make it to Dallas to help KD, maybe you can help me out as well. I'm not that far from Dallas.
Love the project videos! I have the Stihl kombi set, use the power sweep for loads of tasks. Snow moving was almost fun with it. I want the broom attachment, just can't decide if its worth the money.Did you guys come back and pressure wash after for that truly finished look?
I don't know me personally would never put hardwood mulch up against my house. Living in the midwest termites are always a consideration I just don't like taking chances.
I like this one because of the way you treated your employees. You gave them a job to do and you let them do it. You ask why and offered suggestions, your guys had good answers as to their why and why not.
Thanks for the comments Frank!
I like the thinking on the boulder spacing, it's always useful to have another set of eyes to offer a counterpoint after you've been looking at something all day.
I'd be interested in some vague ballpark pricing on these jobs, just for context.
Awesome as always
I truly believe you guys are going to come to Dallas, Texas and do my yard and retaining wall!! love your business sense, empathy, and work with the customer. I have not been able to find or trust anyone else since "the disaster". Until then I will wait patiently...💜💜💜
And after he's done with you KD, I want him here in Florida! (lol)
@@whiskeypapa8842 AMEN!!! SPEAK IT TO EXISTANCE!!!
Please keep doing the site videos!
More to come Dominic, thank you!
Wow, that Makita 36 volt paddle wheel really knocks the dirt!
That excavator sure looks like it has a nice reach on the arm, and the thumb is definitely nice for picking up and pivoting rocks for placement. Back in 1992 and 93 I worked for a local landscape company out of Eagan/ Inver Grove Heights. Myself and another guy were the boulder retaining wall crew. The company had a one-ton and a 5-ton dump truck, and a Case 1845b and a Case 1845c skid steers. We built those walls with one of the skid steers. I don't even think we had pallet forks, lol. We simply used the bucket of the skid steer, and the other guy on the ground with a long steel rod helping to pivot and position boulders. We would hook boulders in the bucket that did not fit in it, and would literally have two guys hanging off the back of the skid steer to provide rear weight occasionally. We built multi-tier walls, and the skid steer would drive along the top of the bottom wall, to build the second wall up, and so on. You have to build a pretty darn tough wall to hold a 6,000 lb machine while you're placing and pivoting rocks on the next wall up.
I bought that Case 1845b 5 years ago from the owner when he retired, and I still use it around my yard.
I like the residential landscape videos. I think he did a good job of placing the boulders.
Thank you !
Great job.
I just bought a house that has some awesome landscaping potential and I love watching these project videos for inspiration, keep em coming Stanley.
Will do Ian, congratulations on the house !
That power broom works great, and yes these videos are cool to watch..it’s very satisfying to see something get completed from start to finish..thanks brother!
You're welcome Johnny, thanks for being here !
Videos are great! Keepem comin!
Appreciate the project videos more than the others. It's nice getting tips and the what have yous before starting a project on my own.
Thanks for the feedback, glad to be of some help
I love doin rock work like this. Really get to be creative and create something that the customer gets to enjoy for a long time. I got to do a project like this but a bit bigger on 2 custom houses last summer. Had rock walls all over the 2 acre property. Every kind too. Did 2 big split stacked walls in the front yards, single row round rocks for all the window wells an a nice stacked round rock wall in one of the back yards. Sure hope I get to do more rock work soon. Very fulfilling once it all comes together. Never get that kind of satisfaction just puttin pipe in the ground
The guy moving the rocks is a good operator
Setting rocks can drive you crazy! Having that rotator is the way to go. Nice job
Great job on explaining and showing .. love these . Keep up the great work
Thanks Jeff, I appreciate you watching !
That was awesome...a fun small project post wall build that adds to the whole context.
Thank you !
Love these kind of videos keep em coming
Thank you Garrett, more to come !
Great video!
Thank you Jason!
Awesome video..yup😎
Hey, thanks !
Nice work!
Thanks Brad!
Your great guy god bless you and your team.
Thank you Peggy, very nice of you!
Something different cool 👍
Glad you like it Rick, thanks for watching !
Yes sir
I enjoy these type of videos.
Was it just the landscaping near the front of the house of was there more to be done?
What did the budget end up being on this job?
Thanks
I LIKE PLS DO POST THIS KIND OF VIDEO IT INTERESTING
Thanks Matt, glad you like it!
I think you should post 3 of these types of videos a week. Great job working together with your crew giving advice not orders. As always another great video can't wait to see the boy in another one. God-bless, Go get em and be kind. O by the way That power sweep did a fantastic Job. How is the weight To balance ratio?
Love the videos man can you compare the best equipment for a 13 year old to start with
Jonathan Hayek I would like that too!
Hey bud!
I landscape professionally, and while I often need larger equipment such as a tractor and dump trailer, 90% of the jobs I do require nothing more than a spade, a leaf rake, a bow take, a wheelbarrow, and a push broom.
Even small jobs require good attention to detail, and you will need to develop lots of skills and strength.
Since you can't drive yet, see if there are locals who need someone to weed their gardens and flower beds.
Believe it or not, pulling weeds is a very important skill.
Learn how to pull them with as much root as possible still attached, and eventually do it without gloves.
That will help build your hand strength and toughness.
Eventually, you'll be pulling thistles barehanded.
When you are old enough, join a crew, and learn how the old guys do things.
Odds are, they have learned how to do things efficiently to avoid some of the aches and pains that come from a life of manual labor, lol.
Monk thanks!!
A rake
I love these type videos Stan! Great job done by all of you all!! He’s surgical with that grappler!! Lol
Lol, appreciate it Colin !
LOL I'll bet they paid for those rocks....here I've been dumping them in the creeks on our farm...our farm is such a rocky place lol Great vid Stanley!
Lol, thank you !
hi Stanley, since you talk to equipment reps, i would like to say something you can maybe pass on to them as feedback, those makita (or any company) sweepers with many different swappable attachments, manufacturers should make the change out bit square, we have a ryobi one and it's oval in shape but it is starting to spin and act like a circle, if they were made square they couldn't turn from moter tauque. it seem all the companies make them ovals, and they wear into a circle too easy.
Thanks for the comments Shane
Great Video! I have all kinds of yard issues that I felt should have been addressed before the building phase, now I've spent the last year paying to have things done and after more than 5k, It still isn't right. Contractor has pretty much high tailed it, and left me with his worthless word. So, if you do make it to Dallas to help KD, maybe you can help me out as well. I'm not that far from Dallas.
Love the project videos! I have the Stihl kombi set, use the power sweep for loads of tasks. Snow moving was almost fun with it. I want the broom attachment, just can't decide if its worth the money.Did you guys come back and pressure wash after for that truly finished look?
Awesome video! What kind of shovels are those?
On larger jobs do you ask for money to purchase material or you purchase with company money?
nice
Thanks!
I been doing that also I just hate coming back and nothing is done and it's over grown with weeds
👍😎👍
Are you coming to conexpo 2020 if so can we meet up
I don't know me personally would never put hardwood mulch up against my house. Living in the midwest termites are always a consideration I just don't like taking chances.
Where are you guys located out of?
They are located out of the Twin Cities, MN
You guys do a great job but stan you need to stand back and just let tim do tim
No, never let Tim be Tim. The boss has to come in and instill obedience and wisdom.
Stan loves the way tim works I'm just saying stop bothering tim while he is actively working on something
when you say affordable what does that mean to you?
dude plz find a way to stop constantly shaking the camera.
I'll try and do better, thanks for your input!
That looks like ass I'd be pissed if I paid for that