Re: helping landscapers become plant people

**"* W* B* <c*@gardengate.net>**

Don't paint us all with the same brush. That is truly unfair and  
definitely not accurate. You seem to be judging by a single event?  
Those of us who are truly active in industry associations are doing  
way more than you realize on all fronts. Don't throw stones at us  
until you have all the facts.

BTW money is the driver from the consumer. If we did it "perfect" most  
all would not pay for it. They'd just find someone who will give them  
a cheaper price and they honestly don't go a rat's paootie (technical  
term) about the results. Cost is there motivator period.

Been at this for 45 years. Scream at the consumer, they are in the  
drivers seat and we have to figure out how to walk a line in order to  
put food on our families table like everyone does.

And BTW the green movement is stuck in neutral because the consumer  
won't fund it, even when they believe in it. We offer organic  
maintenance and have only a couple of takers since it costs more and  
you don't get the results. The guy wants a green, weed free lawn  
period. Don't blame me for what the customer wants and they don't want  
to hear that they can't have it, especially the ones with enough money  
to pay for services.

Charles Bowers, President
Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc.
821 Norwood Road
Silver Spring, MD 20905
Main: 301-924-4131
Direct: 301-924-8652
Fax: 301-570-3212
charlie@gardengate.net
www.gardengate.net

On Jan 28, 2010, at 7:57 PM, clfornari@mail.com wrote:

> Dear All,
> A flyer for a regional landscapers trade show and symposium has me  
> pondering how to best contribute to the situation in a positive way.  
> Please weigh in with your ideas and opinions: http://wholelifegardening.com/blog/
>
>
> thanks,
> C.L.
>
>
> www.gardenlady.com
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