What do all of the landscapers do for jobs in the winter?

Answer 1

Yep, so far every answer you've got is partially correct. My buddy has worked landscaping here in Michigan for nearly two decades. The "Winter" break isn't too long here- when there isn't landscaping to do, there are sprinkler "blowouts" and other lawn services that can be done, there are also landscaping trade shows during the Winter and Spring my friend helps set up and/or represents his company. When there is no work, he collects umemployment for a couple-few months and his illegal co-workers return to Mexico. Other landscaping companies in Michigan and other northern states diversify/ try to work all year by doubling as snow removal service companies. In warmer states, there is no "break" and landscaping businesses run successfully all year round. Landscaping is more than maintaining lawns or cutting grass- in fact, the company my friend works at doesn't do that at all. Like many landscaping businesses, this company plants trees and shrubbery, lays sod and new lawns, puts in artificial ponds, does rock gardens (including LARGE boulders), etc. etc.; many of these things can be done during much of the year as long as the ground hasn't frozen.

Answer 2

My father has had his own landscaping company for many years. We live in South Florida, so winter doesn't slow the landscaping business down at all. However, even when the grass is not high or the trees don't need to be trimmed his client still have work for him to do. He does things like planting new flowers, plants, & trees, changing the scenery or theme of the yard, picking up fallen branches or leaves, putting down or removing mulch or stones, installing fountains or removing them and more. I'm sure in places where it snows, they do get slowed down a little. But they probably all have side jobs anyway. If they work for or own a company that does landscaping for commercial buildings or large homes, they charge enough to get them through a slow winter season or maybe even two.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

in the winter we plow snow here in ohio, it is actually a large part of our business. The winter also serves as a good time to maintence the equipment we have neglected during the season. We are also able to build paver patios and decks/fences up until about thankgiving when the ground finally freezes. In Jan. when begin the home and garden shows, which take up considerable and money, these are about 2-3 until March when we are ready to start up again.
We do tell our employees that the winter may be lean if it doessn't snow. The guys make considerable money in overtime during the season, and must save some of this for the winter season. If it does snow a lot and you had the money saved, then you have a little extra bonus for yourself.

Answer 5

Well here in Washington State they still do landscaping, they don't snow plow for one: we don't get much snow and two: that's left to the county road crews. But the landscapers here have rain gear cause it rains here almost all the time come October to mid March they get pretty wet, makes me glad I don't do landscaping. But they plant blubs for spring and repair any broken sprinklers. Now some may collect unemployment depending on how big their landscaping company is and how many customers they have, their hours aren't as long as they are during the summer though, in fact I had a neighbor that did landscaping she cleaned houses during the winter.

Answer 6

is partially correct. My buddy has worked landscaping here in Michigan for nearly two decades. The "Winter" break isn't too long here- when there isn't landscaping to do, there are sprinkler "blowouts" and other lawn services that can be done, there are also landscaping trade shows during the Winter and Spring my friend helps set up and/or represents his company. When there is no work, he collects umemployment for a couple-few months and his illegal co-workers return to Mexico. Other landscaping companies in Michigan and other northern states diversify/ try to work all year by doubling as snow removal service companies. In warmer states, there is no "break" and landscaping businesses run successfully all year round. Landscaping is more than maintaining lawns or cutting grass- in fact, the company my friend works at doesn't do that at all. Like many landscaping businesses, th

Answer 7

Well my boyfriend is a landscaper and most landscaping companys, do snow removal in the winter but if not, he has to go on unemployment or find another job untill the spring.... kinda sucks!!

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Do plow work if he's in an area that gets snow.
I would imagine that a landscaper could plan projects for the spring with a landscape architect, get a head start. He may also go south and do projects with other friendly landscapers where he might get plenty work to hold him over till spring.

Answer 10

I have worked in this field for many years and currently have my own buiness. In the winter I take a part time job and/or go to school. Sometimes, i do what is called winter pruning-depends on plant material . Many landscapers, not me, do snow removal during the winter season