HELP WANTED / Snow Removal 2013-2014

 

We are currently looking for hard working, reliable people for the following positions. 

 

• Bobcat Operator / Snow Removal  $15.00 - $20.00 Per Hour / 2 Years Experience Required
• Pickup Plow / Snow Removal  $15.00 - $20.00 Per Hour / 2 Years Experience Required
• Sidewalk Shoveler / $15.00 Per Hour / Snowfalls 2"+ / bonus for people that show up every time.

 

• You will need to be dependable and here ever time it snows, including holidays.
• Summer work available / Lawn Maintenance, Landscaping, & Irrigation, if things go well through the winter.

 Please visit our website to fill out an online job application. Click on Job Opportunities.

Link: markslawnserviceinc.com

Mark on Fox 9 News

Fox 9 News Interview Video With Mark

 

4-23-13 Snow Storm

Estimated Snowfall Totals

ANDOVER (ANOKA MN)

4 "

MAPLE GROVE (HENNEPIN MN)

3.5 "

PLYMOUTH (HENNEPIN MN)

4 "

EDINA (HENNEPIN MN)

4.5 "

GOLDEN VALLEY (HENNEPIN MN)

4 "

MINNEAPOLIS (HENNEPIN MN)

3.8"

MEASURED AT THE MSP AIRPORT.

This years snow total in the Twin Cities to date is 66"

Last years snow total in the Twin Cities was 22.3"

Average snowfall in the Twin Cities is 45.3"

 

 

This snow is ridiculous. At least it melted quickly.
 

Click on this link to see the latest forecast for the Maple Grove area.

http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/maple-grove-mn/55311/daily-weather-forecast/338851

Thanks and have a nice day!

 

Cole Jensen

Landscape Design Specialist
Mark's Lawn Service, Inc.

4-19-13 Snow Storm

Estimated Snowfall Totals

ANDOVER (ANOKA MN)

10 "

MAPLE GROVE (HENNEPIN MN)

8.5 "

PLYMOUTH (HENNEPIN MN)

10 "

EDINA (HENNEPIN MN)

7.3 "

GOLDEN VALLEY (HENNEPIN MN)

8 "

MINNEAPOLIS (HENNEPIN MN)

7"

MEASURED AT THE MSP AIRPORT.

This years snow total in the Twin Cities to date is 62.2"

Last years snow total in the Twin Cities was 22.3"

Average snowfall in the Twin Cities is 45.3"

 

 

As you can see this was posted late. I am very busy trying to get ready for spring and summer. I really don't even want to talk about snow at this point. Hopefully spring comes soon. 
 

Click on this link to see the latest forecast for the Maple Grove area.

http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/maple-grove-mn/55311/daily-weather-forecast/338851

Thanks and have a nice day!

 

Cole Jensen

Landscape Design Specialist
Mark's Lawn Service, Inc.

WCCO Channel 4 News Interview

Interview Video

 

 

 

Job Openings Available For The 2013 Season

Now Hiring

We are looking for reliable people who will work very hard and do a nice job. If you are interested in working for us or know anyone that would be interested, please go to our website and fill out an online job application. You can click on the link to our website below. Thanks for spreading the word. We appreciate any help you can give us to find good workers.


Open Positions: as of 4/12/2013

• Lawn Mowers
• Irrigation Tech. / 2 Years Experience Required

Link:  http://www.markslawnserviceinc.com/

Thanks and have a nice day!

 

Cole Jensen

Landscape Design Specialist
Mark's Lawn Service, Inc.

4-11-13 Snow Storm

Estimated Snowfall Totals

ANDOVER (ANOKA MN)

6 "

MAPLE GROVE (HENNEPIN MN)

6 "

PLYMOUTH (HENNEPIN MN)

6 "

EDINA (HENNEPIN MN)

6.1 "

GOLDEN VALLEY (HENNEPIN MN)

6.5 "

MINNEAPOLIS (HENNEPIN MN)

5.6"

MEASURED AT THE MSP AIRPORT.

This years snow total in the Twin Cities to date is 54.9"

Last years snow total in the Twin Cities was 22.3"

Average snowfall in the Twin Cities is 45.3"

 

 

This storm came as a little surprise to us. We were hoping to start spring cleanups soon. We started plowing businesses around 7:00a and finished with townhomes and driveways by 4:00p. It started snowing really hard around 6:00a and let up around noon. It flurried throughout the day and we ended up getting another .5" over night, so we ran though all of our businesses again over night. We salted a lot of our places in the morning, since the temps dropped below freezing and it was pretty icy. Overall I think everything went well. I sure hope it warms up soon, so we can get started on all of our cleanups. Thanks to all of our employees for all of their hard work. It was a wet and heavy snow and I know it must have been rough on the sidewalk guys. I haven't received any complaints yet, so that's good.
 

Click on this link to see the latest forecast for the Maple Grove area.

http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/maple-grove-mn/55311/daily-weather-forecast/338851

Thanks and have a nice day!

 

Cole Jensen

Landscape Design Specialist
Mark's Lawn Service, Inc.

3-18-13 Snow Storm

Snowfall Totals

ANDOVER (ANOKA MN)

2 "

MAPLE GROVE (HENNEPIN MN)

1.6 "

PLYMOUTH (HENNEPIN MN)

1.6 "

EDINA (HENNEPIN MN)

1.8 "

GOLDEN VALLEY (HENNEPIN MN)

1.5 "

MINNEAPOLIS (HENNEPIN MN)

1.8"

MEASURED AT THE MSP AIRPORT.

This years snow total in the Twin Cities to date is 49.1"

Last years snow total in the Twin Cities was 22.3"

Average snowfall in the Twin Cities is 45.3"

 

 

The snow started around 4am Monday morning and ended around 9am Monday morning. Snow flurries and blowing snow continued throughout the day. Wind gust were up to 40 mph with wind chills below zero. It looks like it will start to warm up this weekend, so that will be a nice change. We plowed all of our businesses in the morning hours and finished up all of our town homes by late afternoon. Everything went very well and we didn't receive any complaints. Good job guys!
 

Click on this link to see the latest forecast for the Maple Grove area.

http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/maple-grove-mn/55311/daily-weather-forecast/338851

Thanks and have a nice day!

 

Cole Jensen

Landscape Design Specialist
Mark's Lawn Service, Inc.

3-16-13 Snow Storm

Snowfall Totals

ANDOVER (ANOKA MN)

1 "

MAPLE GROVE (HENNEPIN MN)

1 "

PLYMOUTH (HENNEPIN MN)

.4 "

EDINA (HENNEPIN MN)

0 "

GOLDEN VALLEY (HENNEPIN MN)

.2 "

MINNEAPOLIS (HENNEPIN MN)

.4"

MEASURED AT THE MSP AIRPORT.

This years snow total in the Twin Cities to date is 46"

Last years snow total in the Twin Cities was 22.3"

Average snowfall in the Twin Cities is 45.3"

 

 

We salted a few places and that was pretty much it. The sun came out and melted all the snow down to the pavement.  

 

Click on this link to see the latest forecast for the Maple Grove area.

http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/maple-grove-mn/55311/daily-weather-forecast/338851

Thanks and have a nice day!

 

Cole Jensen

Landscape Design Specialist
Mark's Lawn Service, Inc.

3-14-13 Snow Storm

Snowfall Totals

ANDOVER (ANOKA MN)

.3 "

MAPLE GROVE (HENNEPIN MN)

.5 "

PLYMOUTH (HENNEPIN MN)

.5 "

EDINA (HENNEPIN MN)

.3 "

GOLDEN VALLEY (HENNEPIN MN)

.5 "

MINNEAPOLIS (HENNEPIN MN)

.6"

MEASURED AT THE MSP AIRPORT.

This years snow total in the Twin Cities to date is 45.2"

Last years snow total in the Twin Cities was 22.3"

Average snowfall in the Twin Cities is 45.3"

 

 

We ended up salting a few places, other than that it was a high of 40 degrees. It all meted on its own. No problems with this storm.

 

Click on this link to see the latest forecast for the Maple Grove area.

http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/maple-grove-mn/55311/daily-weather-forecast/338851

Thanks and have a nice day!

 

Cole Jensen

Landscape Design Specialist
Mark's Lawn Service, Inc.

3-5-13 Snow Storm

Snowfall Totals

ANDOVER (ANOKA MN)

6.5 "

MAPLE GROVE (HENNEPIN MN)

8.3 "

PLYMOUTH (HENNEPIN MN)

9.2 "

EDINA (HENNEPIN MN)

10.10 "

GOLDEN VALLEY (HENNEPIN MN)

8.6 "

MINNEAPOLIS (HENNEPIN MN)

9.8"

MEASURED AT THE MSP AIRPORT.

This years snow total in the Twin Cities to date is 44.8"

Last years snow total in the Twin Cities was 22.3"

Average snowfall in the Twin Cities is 45.3"

 

 

This storm was a pretty big impact on the metro area from 3-4-13 to 3-6-13. This wasn't what I really wanted to deal with right before my surgery. I had inguinal surgery done the day after this storm. I have been recovering from it the last week or so and didn't really get a chance to post this until now. As far as I can remember, everything went really well during that snow storm. We had a little snow today and we were able to mainly salt the parking lots and what did fall melted pretty quick with the warm temps. Its hard to believe it was in the 70-80s last year at this time and we started our cleanups the last week of March. That doesn't look to be the case this year.

 

Click on this link to see the latest forecast for the Maple Grove area.

http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/maple-grove-mn/55311/daily-weather-forecast/338851

Thanks and have a nice day!

 

Cole Jensen

Landscape Design Specialist

Mark's Lawn Service, Inc.



2-22-13 Snow Storm

Snowfall Totals

ANDOVER (ANOKA MN)

2.8 "

MAPLE GROVE (HENNEPIN MN)

4.5 "

PLYMOUTH (HENNEPIN MN)

4.6 "

EDINA (HENNEPIN MN)

3.5 "

GOLDEN VALLEY (HENNEPIN MN)

3.3 "

MINNEAPOLIS (HENNEPIN MN)

4.2"

MEASURED AT THE MSP AIRPORT.

This years snow total in the Twin Cities to date is 35.5"

Last years snow total in the Twin Cities was 22.3"

Average snowfall in the Twin Cities is 45.3"

During this storm we ran through all of our businesses before morning and opened up all of our townhomes when the snow depth reached 4". We returned to each townhome for a final cleanup later in the day when the snowfall ended. It was garbage day at a few of our townhomes and it was a hurtle trying to plow around each garbage can. We did a quick open up and returned later when homeowners came home and moved the garbage bins from the driveway. All of our employees did an amazing job as always, working very hard to get everything done in a timely manner. Once again we have received no complaints from this storm and that is quite an accomplishment after plowing over 100 customers. After this storm, many of our customers needed snow piles blown back with a bobcat or piles moved and hauled away to make room for more snow. We are all set for the next snow storm. It looks like we may have a break from the snow, but you never know. At this point, I think we are all a little sick of winter and ready for an early spring. I know I'm ready for spring to arrive.

 

Click on this link to see the latest forecast for the Maple Grove area.

http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/maple-grove-mn/55311/daily-weather-forecast/338851

Thanks and have a nice day!

 

Cole Jensen

Landscape Design Specialist

Mark's Lawn Service, Inc.

 

2-14-13 Snow Storm

Snowfall Totals
 

ANDOVER (ANOKA MN)

2.6 "

MAPLE GROVE (HENNEPIN MN)

2.3 "

PLYMOUTH (HENNEPIN MN)

3.0 "

EDINA (HENNEPIN MN)

2.2 "

GOLDEN VALLEY (HENNEPIN MN)

2.4 "

MINNEAPOLIS (HENNEPIN MN)

2.0 "

 MEASURED AT THE MSP AIRPORT.

 

 

 

This years snow total in the Twin Cities to date is 31.3"

Last years snow total in the Twin Cities was 22.3"

Average snowfall in the Twin Cities is 45.3"

I have been really busy working on lawn service bids for the 2013 season. It has been a very busy month, but after the slow start to the winter, I can't complain. Thanks again to all of my employees for the great work with this last storm. It wasn't a big one, but after all of these little storms one right after another, they start to add up. Looks like we have the potential for 4-8" coming this Thursday into Friday. We are all set to go.

Click on this link to see the latest forecast for the Maple Grove area.

http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/maple-grove-mn/55311/daily-weather-forecast/338851

Thanks and have a nice day!

 

Cole Jensen

Landscape Design Specialist

Mark's Lawn Service, Inc.

 

2-10-13 Snow / Ice Storm

 

 

Snowfall Totals

 

ANDOVER  (ANOKA MN) 700 AM FEB 11     

 4.0 IN

 

MAPLE GROVE (HENNEPIN MN) 800 AM FEB 11   

3.2 IN

 

EDINA (HENNEPIN MN) 716 AM FEB 11     

3.1 IN

 

GOLDEN VALLEY (HENNEPIN MN) 700 AM FEB 11   

2.8 IN

MINNEAPOLIS (HENNEPIN MN) 600 AM FEB 11 

 2.3 IN

   MEASURED AT THE MSP AIRPORT.


 

 

This years snow total in the Twin Cities to date is 30"

Last years snow total in the Twin Cities was 22.3" 

Average snowfall in the Twin Cities is 45.3"

 

Thanks to all of our employees for their hard work during this snow storm. Our crews have been out since noon yesterday and have worked very hard making sure all of our customers received the best service possible. Between our Commercial, Residential, and Townhomes, we have received no real complaints. We have received many compliments from our customers, telling us we do an amazing job and new customers telling us how we do a much better job than the previous company they had. It is nice to hear these compliments after all the hard work we do. It really helps us feel good about the work we are doing for each and every customer.

 

emailed compliment:

"And thanks for the great job you did removing snow this time and last time -- to my knowledge we didn't get any complaints so everyone must have been happy!!"

Thanks a lot,

Char

Energy Hills Townhome Association

 

We are out there today checking our town homes and making sure the mailboxes are cleared, so the homeowners don't have to worry about not receiving their mail.We opened up all of our town homes at 3", making one or two paths down each driveway to allow home owners to get in and out and we did a final clean up when the snow was completely done. All of our businesses were cleared and salted by 4am. We will clean and inspect all of our equipment tomorrow and make sure we are all set for the next snowfall. I also would like to thank our customers for being patient with us during this storm, since the freezing rain and ice made things a lot harder to do and took a little extra time to complete the work.

Click on this link to see the latest forecast for the Maple Grove area.

http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/maple-grove-mn/55311/daily-weather-forecast/338851

 

Thanks and have a nice day!

 

Cole Jensen

Landscape Design Specialist

Mark's Lawn Service, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 



Spring is just around the corner.

Visit our website and click on Bid Requests to submit an online bid request.

• Submit a bid request for this season for all of your lawn and landscaping needs.

 

• Click on Get to know your lawn for some helpful information on why all of the services we provide are beneficial to your lawn.

 

Here are a few services we provide in the spring.

 



• Spring Cleanup
• De-Thatch entire yard and suck up all of the dead grass and dispose it.
• Core Aeration
• Fertilize with a pre-emergent for crabgrass.
• Professional Grade "Slow Release" Granular
• Pick up branches trash debris etc...
• Information Link:
• http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/horticulture/DG1123.html

• Irrigation System Start Up
• RPZ Testing available

• Monthly Irrigation Inspection "Sign Up Now"
• Includes the following:
• Checking correct irrigation timer operation
• Valves coming on by clock
• Unclogging heads if necessary (possibly replace filter)
• Adjustments of spray patterns
• Checking for line breaks
• Checking for proper irrigation coverage
• Replacement of clock back up battery
• Seasonal Clock adjustments ( Start times, zone run times, watering days, etc)
• Rain Sensor operation
• Benefits of a Monthly inspection.
• Saves on water consumption
• Prevents costly repairs
• Maintains the best water coverage
• Makes sure the rain sensor is working properly
• Watering times are adjusted to the current weather conditions

• Top Dress Mulch Beds



• Dyed Mulch

Red, Orange, Brown

• Western Red Cedar, Cypress

• Information Link:
• http://www.treesaregood.com/treecare/mulching.aspx

• Prune Evergreen Shrubs      

• Junipers
• Yews
• Spruce
• Arborvitaes
• Cypress
• Information Link:
• http://www.uri.edu/ce/factsheets/sheets/evergreenprune.html

 

 



• Corrective Pruning
• Information Link:
• http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/horticulture/dg0628.html

• Landscaping Projects
•  Make sure to request a bid for landscaping right away, so we can schedule it in. My schedule fills up fast.
• Free estimates
• Landscape Design prices vary.
 

Website Link: www.markslawnserviceinc.com

Job Opportunities

Job Openings
 

We are currently looking for reliable on call workers for the following positions. 

 

• Bobcat Operator / Snow Removal  $15.00 - $20.00 Per Hour / 2 Years Experience Required
• Sidewalk Shoveler / $15.00 Per Hour / Snowfalls 2"+

 

 

• Benefits Available
• You will need to be dependable and here ever time it snows.
• Summer Work Available / Lawn Maintenance, Landscaping, & Irrigation

 

 

Hurry... Jobs fill up pretty quick.

Please visit our website to fill out an online job application. Click on Job Opportunities.


Link: markslawnserviceinc.com


 

Landscaping Pictures From 2012

Check out some of our landscaping projects from 2012.

 

 

Landscape Garden

 

Before.

 

 

Landscape Garden

 

 

After.

 

 

 

 

 

Mulch Topdressing.

 

We put a product called "Snapshot" down  prior to laying the mulch, to prevent weeds from germinating for up to 6 months.

 

 

 

 

 

 

More Mulch Topdressing.

 

 

 

Re-grade and Sod Front Yard

 



 

 

 

 

 

Valley Sq. Landscaping Pics.

Updated From 2012

 

 

Mulch Topdressing

  

 

Annuals

 

 

 Power Edged Sidewalk

 

 

 Annuals Later In The Season

 

 

 Fall Mums

 

 

Winter Interest Spruce Tips

 



Drain tile / PVC

 

 

PVC Shouldn't End Here.

 

 

Or Here.

 

 

 Connected Gutter To PVC

 

 

Sump Pump Connected To Drain tile.

 

 

 

Before.

 

 

 After.

Before.



 

 

 

Preparing For Sod.

 

 

Testing.

 

 

Watching The Water Flow Through.

 

 

 After.

 

 

 

 

 

More Drain Tile Work & Landscaping

 

 

Before.

 

 

During.

 

 

 

 Hand Dig VERY Carefully To Avoid Damage To Utilities.

 

 

 After.

 

 

 

 All water from gutters and sump pump are directed to a drain basin.

 

 

 

 

 

Landscape Design.

 

 

Before.

 

 

 After.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Landscape Paver Patio & Pergola

 

 

Before.

 

 During.

 

 

 After.

More Pictures To Come 2013.

 

 

 

 

 

Boulder Wall

 

 

Before.

 

 

 During.

 

 

 After.

 

 

 

 

 

Landscape Design.

 

 

 

 Before.

 

 

 

 After.

 

 

 

 

 

Landscape Design.

 

Before.

 

 

During.

 

 

 After.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Professional Pruning / Shrubs

 

 

 

 

 

 

More Shrub Pruning.

 

 

Before.

 

 

 

 

After.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Black Dirt and Seed

 

 

Before.

 

 

Before.

 

 

After.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spring Cleanup, Aerate, & Fertilize

 

 

Prune all evergreens in the spring.

 

Look For More Pictures from 2013 Next Year.

 

 

 

Special thanks to all the guys who have helped me with this work.

 

Great Job!