Lawn Service Methods 101

Ol' JW shows us how to mow a lawn, and offers us some helpful tips along the way. Including edging, trimming and clean up. Thinking about starting a lawn service? Well there's some insider advice for you as well, including equipment, costs, technique, and pay.

[@superunknown8645]

Ive been doing lawn care for over 10 years now. i used to watch this video when i was a kid. wow the memories came back

[@fatunikorn8632]

I have watched this video SO MANY TIMES!!! I have two little boys that insist on watching this video daily!

[@TheOlJWShow]

Made my day! Thank ye, to you and the tykes! 🤠

[@DefenderoftheFather]

Of all the "Start Your Own Lawn Care Business" vids on KZbin, this was, by far, the absolute best.

[@hugoslandscapeandmaintenan8482]

I remember this was the first lawn care video I saw, a few years ago, even before geek to freak! And now here I am, in the business! 👍

[@superunknown8645]

same here bro.

[@StepperDub]

This has to be the greatest tutorial video I have ever seen. thanks for the advice Ol' JW!

[@darrickgeorge3180]

You gotta do another video like this. Very entertaining. Your hilarious man. Great job

[@greenscapesnc]

Don't listen to any of these hateful fools on here. I started the same way a few years ago and now I run 2 trucks, 4 mowers with about 100 accounts commercial and residential (in my mid 20's). Most of the guys i know that are successful in this industry started young and with nothing more than a push mower. Get as big or stay as small as you want. Keep up the good work!

[@TheOlJWShow]

Well said sir! thanks!

[@langlang87]

How did you get most of your first clients starting off? Ive been landscaping for a very long time but just now doing my own thing.. No clients yet and i just got a zero turn..

[@superunknown8645]

+TheOlJWShow I found on a building sign this quote well done is better than well said

[@flashlawnservice]

My favorite lawncare video of all time! Please put up more mowing videos.

[@tylerclevenger4163]

This is one of the better lawn care video's out there and easily rivals geek to freak. I wish you'd do more especially with the boom of the lawn care youtube channels. The views on this video compared to the others say enough about it. Editing is superb and enjoyable to watch. Thanks.

[@askingattila2654]

Tyler Clevenger no geek to freak is and will always be a better than any other lawn care channel

[@513forlife]

This is like an entertainment type video. Geek to freak helps starters get going in their business while trying to make little to no major mistakes. This isn't a "rival" bud

[@mikespain8655]

Why would you use an edger, and then spend down amount of time beveling the edges? Redundant because that little 21" mower can overlap on concrete. No tie downs in bed of truck for mower?

[@tylerclevenger4163]

Damn this was over 2 yrs ago lol. Geek freek doesnt even have videos up anymore after being exposed as a fraud

[@TheOlJWShow]

Because beveled edges look neat. Try it . Yes, there are tie downs. I will re-film ASAP so that you can be sure and see them.

[@xavierdearco150]

Your videos help me out a lot me and 2 other friends started 1 this year and it's so rewarding

[@MrKeithhilley]

Thanks JW! Gonna start in 2020.. Very helpful! God bless.. Keith

[@TheOlJWShow]

Same to you bud. All the best for your lawn service

[@kevint1880]

dude..you crack me up completely. Make more vids please! laughing in my drink...really!

[@canningtonlawnmowing]

Lawn mowing can be quite a chore, that's why lawn services exist. They do the hard work for you, so that you don't have to. Nice tips, and presented in a way that captures the viewers attention too. great balance of humor and informative stuff.

[@joshthomas1064]

Heck yeah! I found this video a few months back been looking for it forever! Awesome vid man!

[@Christiano98Messi98]

Really good video man, my dad will be proud of me

[@kemptonslawncare8219]

one of the first videos i ever watched on lawn care. thnx

[@robditeodoro6923]

Hey man, my 2 year old is totally obsessed with lawnmowers and this video is his favorite haha. Prolly watched this start to finish 10 times this week. It also works to calm him down when he's upset. Props on your video editing skills as well. Peace.

[@TheOlJWShow]

Thanks Rob! Glad you and the little tyke like it! Cheers :)

[@IDontTalkToCops]

I found this comment so funny as me and my boy watch this together. He just turned 3 last week. He loves this shit. I like it too! Haha.

[@robditeodoro6923]

Dan Strommer Hahaha awesome man. Yea he watches a few lawn care videos, but this is the only one that I enjoy as well...Ol' JW for president!

[@ReneC77]

Good shit brother! Keep it up! I always seem to come back just to check out this video! Haha. Enjoy your beer!

[@pbolist]

olllll' JW nice video! I like how this is narrated sort of like Waylon does on an episode of the Dukes with comments like "Now you don't need a Chevrolet to run a lawn service, but it sure helps!" Keep living dangerously and working towards building that business man! Here's To Your Continued Success!

[@AlxCastro]

Wow! This video was amazing! So informative and had the perfect amount of humor to keep it interesting. Definitely subscribing. Thank you!

[@TheOlJWShow]

Thanks buddy :)

[@jeffreygreer7546]

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[@Baldwin587]

Great to see a 2 cycle Toro again!

[@jahzielescalona7970]

Thank you for taking the time to to make this video I really enjoyed it and learn alot from watching ha your a bad ass workers!!!!:)

[@AstralFrost]

I tell ya what, this video was very informative. Doing some lawn care as a summer job!

[@BluepitJess]

Really enjoyed ur lawn care video,, should make more next season.

[@calslawnmaintenance5635]

Great vid! i liked your commentary and your sense of humour, i hope 2017 goes great for you!

[@MrJustDIY]

Great video for me as I'm just getting into the lawn care business this year but starting off small.

[@GreenPowerFarm]

Just subbed!...make a few more video's on your other lawns you do & voice over..with more tips!..I enjoyed the tool cost & showing!

[@josebarragan6570]

u do a great job I don't know u but I started my lawn service and u do a good job 100%

[@TheOlJWShow]

+Jose Barragan Thank you Jose :)

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[@garagegeekguy]

This video was great. Are you Hank Hill's brother?

[@Tyler.jsonnn]

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[@garagegeekguy]

+Davis Lawn Detailing I made a stupid joke, but I really did think the video was well done.

[@tiina3620]

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[@oliviamarston6023]

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[@einz75]

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[@noel3503]

"Well, god dammit, I'm holding a camera" [5:58] Awesome, ha!! Good stuff man.

[@keith-kalfas]

Great videos

[@koreanature]

Wow... My best friend, Made an excellent video. I really liked it. Beauty is extraordinary. Thank you very much for the video.

[@conners9557]

Great video.. good tips on doing a lawn.. Thanks

[@mikefriedland2227]

That was an amazing video, thanks...I learned a lot!!!! Nice set up!

[@scooby1969doo]

Fair enough. I save the step and just hold the trimmer head at a 90 degree angle and get a nice sharp edge on the lawn. 1 pass and done. Here is another tip, blow after trimming and blow all the debris up onto the lawn and then mow it. Nothing left at the end to blow and nothing on the grass either. I still walk real quick with the blower and make sure so it takes an extra minute, when I leave though, there is nothing left.

[@marc]

Great lawn care tips Jason!

[@AtheistCook]

it was a very informative and fun video, thank you

[@sk14825]

I run a lawn business and a Chevy Silverado is what I use. It is the only kinda truck for a lawn business!

[@TreeandLawnSteward]

Hello there watching from Philippines 🇵🇭.

[@TheOlJWShow]

Howdy neighbor! Thank you for watching :) lots of lawn mowing in your neck of the woods?

[@baclieustud]

God Dam it!!! I'm holding a CAMERA!!!!! LOL>>>>

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[@bencain9301]

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[@jonathanbenoit8828]

You are right about that, you can not beat that mower, or that engine,

[@jamesvw209]

Haha great video! I love those toro 2 cycles just like JW Said: Great power and light weight. You ever find one with a BBC on it? I have one but the engine is shot from the 90's I am going to replace it this winter.

[@davidramziz3200]

you sound like hank from king of the hill and i love it XD

[@TheOlJWShow]

Thanks! I wish they would bring 2 cycle mowers back. They are so much better than 4 cycles. They are smaller, lighter, big power and more economical. Plus, no oil changes!

[@ShedsdirectCoUk]

How long you have been in the lawn service? You really did a great job in mowing the lawn as well as the edging and trimming. Your equipment's are fast doers and I believe that using a high quality equipment will make the work easy. Nice one!

[@TheOlJWShow]

Been mowing off and on for years. 1999 was when I mowed my first lawn for profit. Used a Lawnboy 2 Cycle Gold Pro.

[@MrKeithhilley]

Quick question.. So do you recommend not using a side bag? The lawn obviously looks great without it.. Also, blowing curbside cut grass into the street? No problems with township or neighbors doing so? Thanks in advance! Awesome vid!

[@TheOlJWShow]

Hi Keith! Great question! The short answer is, it depends. If you maintain the grass regularly, and use a mulch blade, then the clippings can be very helpful, providing nutrients to the grass. However, if the grass gets too long, or is super thick (like fecsue grass) then you run the risk of choking the grass with too many clippings. St Augustine grass (like whats in the video) is perfect for mulching since it is broad leafed and not too dense. I think a bagged lawn looks sharper than non bagged, but the amount of additional work and disposal negates any aesthetic gain imho. Lastly, it very much depends on what the client prefers. Regarding blowing the clippings into the street: The town I was in and the client base I had did not care, and I do not see a problem with it as long as it is not excessive amounts of grass. A lot of folks on here have taken issue over the blower/street scene. Perhaps they live in an area that it is prohibited to do so. Hope that helps buddy.

[@perthlawnmowing]

Very useful video this one. Tips and tricks in mowing your lawn is helpful especially if you have a small lawn or you don't want to spend money for lawn mowing services. Try some tips for lawn mowing.

[@coffeebotography]

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[@superunknown8645]

cant forget to edge around beds and tree wells. and always trim the direction the head spins, so that it throws the grass back onto the lawn.

[@TheOlJWShow]

Great point! Thank you!

[@superunknown8645]

@@TheOlJWShow also, 2 perimeter passes with the mower make it even easier to turn around.

[@TheOlJWShow]

Now that's a good tip. Thank ya friend!

[@thegreenskeep1]

Sick cut brother!

[@shanehazelton3681]

love your choice of music.

[@FreeAgentNation2]

You should add a lawn striper on the back of your mower or add some weight with a pipe or something. So when you are mowing strips, you get a better angle on the grass, giving a better look to the lawn overall. I could see your strips somewhat, but i think the owner will be more impressed with a darker lined lawn.

[@FnesSnorlx]

very good video, I'm starting my own business, however, I'm lacking on having an edger.

[@MrMacman01]

Very pretty! love the lines.

[@raquelglecca]

Not that there is anything wrong with cutting lawn, but you should be in radio or voice over work

[@AdoreHerBeauty]

Sorta reminds me of the narrator from Dukes Of Hazzard!!!!! 😝

[@enriquemora2760]

very very good video bro thank you. how much did you charge for that lawn?? Thank you.

[@diregremo]

Duck! Haha. Loved it.

[@MatthewSmith-uf6tr]

Did you cut this grass twice, but on different settings? I noticed left to right, then diagonal. Also, do you do this full time? Nice video by the way.

[@tpearl209]

that was one old toro.i work on mowers all the time and not one time have i seen any of these 2 cycles ones come to me for work.

[@TheOlJWShow]

Yessir, its RWD. RWD is the only way to go, for any mower. IMHO

[@DanielReyes-jf5or]

exelent video thank you very much for sharing

[@jonathanbenoit8828]

I'm a witness those tools last a long time, That's the best toro made, and The Echo is great too

[@TheOlJWShow]

Yessir!!

[@AdoreHerBeauty]

This video was quite informative and humorous. I plan to share it with my husband. Great filming/editing! What did you use to record your voice over?

[@TheOlJWShow]

Thank you Reacee, I used a Rode NT1A condenser mic and a Presonus Studio Channel preamp for this video. Thanks for watching and commenting. :)

[@danielcowing2818]

The trimmer and blower there both Echo They’ve dun a pretty good job you can say Echo is one of the best brands

[@perthlawnmowing]

Nice video and keep it up!

[@Julfisk]

Nice vid, thanks!

[@miguelsotamba4863]

Great Video buddy! you even made it look enjoyable! :). Do you do any treatments for the laws you work with? For weed control for example. And if so, what do you recommend using? Thank you for your help!

[@brose7611]

that was awesome. love the video

[@Rustbelt_Research]

I wish they would bring back the old Lawn Boys.. I love my SRM-230.. best trimmer ever made IMO

[@sk14825]

I don't recommend a Proline if you are bagging in heavy grass. The chute will clog, but these machines have a lot of power for a 21 inch and they make a nice cut.

[@Newvidseverywensday]

Wow I'm looking into that one to save up i got a Troy built tab 135 I think can't remeber it's a push though its been havein some troubles though brand spakin new though

[@jamesvillegas877]

Mistake one don't wear headphones while working. Yes its no fun I know. Anyway great video :-)

[@brandonmiller3726]

Great video!

[@TheOlJWShow]

Jeff, don't forget about the man pouch!

[@totalfocuslawnservices6968]

Good information!!

[@williamnowacki]

0:11 Ol J W 5:58 lol I'm holdin a camera 😆😂😂😂

[@Knockabout108]

Hey man do you got that new toro thing you but on the back of your mower? It makes the blades bend more so they say

[@JackNrat17Gaming]

Thanks for the tips!

[@TheOlJWShow]

Thanks bud! I appreciate it!

[@TxRaNg3Rs]

Nice toro proline those r really good mowers like the vid to thumbs up

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[@nooreenbharwani2703]

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[@muddytruck858]

Wow! Great video!

[@donaldlong9649]

your good at cutting good man

[@TheOlJWShow]

Thank you sir

[@donaldlong9649]

your welcome

[@fltcrew21]

That is awesome. I love it!

[@lawnmowingutahyardcleanup2533]

thank you for the video

[@matthewpringle579]

I remember watching this video When I was seven Years old

[@claydorman5258]

OJ I have a few questions as im interested in starting out with a 21 inch push mower and capitalizing on the small yards in my neighbor hoods. I have a few questions for you whether or not you want to answer them on here or email me. Do you do this full time? How many yards a day do you do? How many days a week? Average time for a yard? And average price in your area for a lawn you do with a 21 inch mower? Thank you very much! Great video!

[@TheOlJWShow]

Hi Clay, I do not do this full time, in fact over the past couple of years I have been slowing down readying for a career shift. However, back in my mowing hay day, I would do up to 5 lawns a day during a five day workweek. Average time for a typical sized, regularly mowed neighborhood lawn is around 30 to 40 minutes for a one man show. Pricing for such lawns is about $35. The lawn in this video is really too big for the mower I used. But the client was one of my first, lived alone, and was incredibly kind. I was happy to do her lawn for the $40. However for anyone else I would start at $60. Hope this helps, and the best of luck to you buddy. -J

[@claydorman5258]

TheOlJWShow Thanks alot for all the advise and response!

[@tculverable]

Clay, I started a lawn care company my first year in University (www.pristinelawncare.ca). Started out with a residential 22" mower - Toro 22" personal pace. I bought it from home depot for about $400 and it has lasted me 3 years and has cut over 1000 yards. The highest profits are on the houses in my neighborhood where I do not have to drive far. I even have 1 neighborhood where I cut 7 lawns (6 of which are all next to each other. You should be able to cut, edge mow 7 lawns next to each other (~1500 sq ft ea) in 2-3 hrs. Charging $25-35 a lawn...you are making money. If I have drive times in between lawns I typically plan on spending 1hr on a property including driving time. Best of luck.

[@morgancampbell1224]

Clay Dorman i just started 2 years ago doing odd jobs including lawns i charge $30 perh i can do the whole lawn w my ridding mower so its not hard work but ya id just make some flyers n post em at the local luandry matt n around get a used lawnmower n fix urself what u can on it to save $ or better get a ridding mower n drive from 1 place to anouther

[@iveo19]

You earn your beer..

[@TheOlJWShow]

Thanks buddy

[@TxRaNg3Rs]

Hey oj r you still going to make another vid of your toro proline

[@ropeysubstance1719]

what do you use the leaf blower for? to blow the grass clippings back onto the lawn? Is that considered mulching?

[@travellingmatey4299]

Remarkable question. It's how we did things twelve years ago. I tried to see what the new way of doing things is on your channel....but I didnt see nuthin. Anyways, please like, subscribe, and most importantly buy my leafblowing merch....a handsome collection of quality leaf blowins from 2010.

[@D12caterpillar]

i dont have a chevy nor can i find that exact mower on craigslist! my business will never be great!! lol

[@thekingscourtyardlawncares9324]

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[@abbeystackhouse9562]

How did you get the es 210 cause I can't find it on google?

[@arkay49er]

FWIW, we use small walk behinds only for jobs with restrictions - like yards with small gates, etc. I agree that Toro makes good walk-behinds. But man, that's a large lawn for just a little 21" mower. Of course that's okay if you're a homeowner, but if you want to turn a profit you need to get on with it. With pro equipment you'd be two jobs down the block in the same amount of time. ...just my two cents worth...

[@Newvidseverywensday]

Do you have RWD on the lawn mower? OJ

[@drumset09]

Funny video, entertaining. I would recommend using Stihl backpack blowers, and Honda commercial mowers instead of what was shown in the video. The cost is more, but so is the quality.

[@513forlife]

A backpack blower isn't really a necessity unless you have big properties or a lot of properties in a day

[@drumset09]

Fair enough. I'm used to tackling about 70 properties in 3 days.

[@513forlife]

ok, then like i said, unless you have bigger properties or a lot of properties, he doesnt need one

[@andrewbartleman777]

The toro 22040/22043 and the earlier 22035 are legendary mowers with their two stroke Suzuki . There transmissions are bullet proof and even with a belt you rarely have to change a belt. They are a solid mower and fantastic mulcher (even better with the mulch plug) . They are very quick on the lawn and have a lot of torque. And the same hp as the gxv160 honda commercial engine. I have both honda hrc216 hydro and toro 22040 and choose the toro more often. It's lighter and easier to toss around/maneuver . Less to go wrong with it and no oil changes! Too bad toro decided to stop making them because they chose to drop the Suzuki rather than spend the money to develope a cleaner burning two stroke. This was also the case for their other great commercial mower at the time the lawn boy 22260/22261 6.5hp commercial (toro owns lawn boy)I have a lot of commercial 21s snapper with the robin ohv 6.5hp commercial is my favourite snapper, eastman spx21b with the 6hp kai , kubota w5021 commercial with shaft drive 2 speed, Lawnboy m series commercial and I think my honda hrc is near the bottom of the list because it is so heavy and doesn't have a very good cut! Leaves a lot of blades that pop up hours after mowing. also to buy a new hydro that cost almost 400$ plus installation , the shaft drive breaks often .. I don't know it's a nice mower but there is better.The toro 22040 is the best commercial 21 IMO so it you can find one buy it, honda is overrated and underpowered get the kawasaki fj180 kai for less $ if you have to buy new. I choose to buy residentially used commercials and rebuild them to use commercially . Snappers are great mowers as well and have a very simple self propel system that cost nothing to rebuild. Another good mower that is getting good reviews is the ybravo 21/25 which has the honda gxv or the fj180 kai. Great mulcher and bagger and parts are very cheap to buy when needed. It's like a commercial snapper on steroids with the hi vac lip on bottom edge of deck.

[@SPUNGEAYYY]

+drumset09 70??? Jesus bro

[@jonathanbenoit8828]

Good work 👍👍👍👍

[@HOHOHOMOFOS]

LOL WELL GOD DAMMIT IM HOLDING A CAMERA LOL

[@永慶-l2i]

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[@TheOlJWShow]

Thank you sir!

[@sheamuswalsh4229]

U should do a lawn service channel

[@marcomark8]

Good vid.