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Dealing With A Crooked Landscaper–Part 2

In my previous blog, “Dealing With A Crooked Landscaper Part 1,” I told of an unfortunate situation my grandmother had with a “not-so-nice” landscaper and provided tips to consider when dealing with a landscaper or gardener. Please know I am not insinuating that all landscapers and gardeners are looking to rip you off. I am merely suggesting that you do research on a potential landscape company or individual gardener prior to signing on the dotted line. The following are more ways you can protect your yard, home, and wallet from being taken by a crooked landscaper: Read The Fine Print. … Continue reading →

Dealing With A Crooked Landscaper—Part 1

Regular readers of my “Home” blogs know that my grandfather was a master gardener. When he died my grandmother was left to deal with his massive garden, which included pineapple plants, an entire rose garden, hundreds of orchids, and a small orchard of mountain apple trees. A daunting task for anyone; never mind that my grandmother was pushing 90 and really had no interest in maintaining it on her own. Long story short, she hired a “professional” gardener and he hosed her. I suppose I could have titled this blog: “How My Grandmother Got Hosed By Her Gardener,” but I … Continue reading →