GIE + EXPO

Good Morning All

This week I will be attending the largest expo our industry has to offer.  Hopefully I will be able to bring back some ideas of new products and services.   Two years ago I spoke at one of the dealer sessions about the success we've had with our VIP program.  This year I'll be able to sit back and listen to what the new speakers have to teach.  Our VIP prgram has been a great selling point when a customer purchases a new piece of equipment..  You can check out the details at our website.  http://www.cedarburgpower.com/

Just a couple of thoughts:

It's time to think about your last fertilization for the year.  We have a great PROGREEN blend of 30-0-15 priced at $17.48/bag which covers 15000 sq ft.

The snow repair business has been awsome.  We're about 3 weeks behind, so don't wait to long to get yours repaired for the upcoming season.

We are fully inventoried with new Toro and Simplicity Snowthrowers. REMEMBER Set Up and Delivery is always FREE.

When your done with your mower you might want to store it with us for the off season.  Call Adam for details.  800-481-2673  262-377-2060.

Remeber to use our web coupon when ordering parts you can save up to 10%.


That's about all I have time for today.  I'll post next week about my trip.

Have a Great Week!
Bob

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Winter in Wisconsin

I know everyone doesn't want to think about this, but the reality is winter is right around the corner.  If the Farmers Almanac is correct we could be in for another snowy season.  We're stocked up on all Simplicity two stage snowthrowers.

The Signature Pro Series

Signature Pro Commercial Duty Dual-Stage Features


Easy-Turn™ helps you navigate even the toughest turns with little effort. Simply pulling the trigger on the handle releases the drive power to the right wheel for easy maneuvering and 180° turning. Easy-Turn is standard on all large frame two-stage models.

Power Boost™ is an exclusive Simplicity system that automatically adjusts the power to the auger and impeller as it senses the depth and density of the snow. This enables the operator to maintain optimum performance in the heaviest snow.

Free Hand™ Control enables the operator to continue operating the snowthrower with one hand while freeing the other hand to rotate the chute, adjust the chute deflector or change speeds.

Snow Series™ MAX engines by Briggs & Stratton are specifically designed to handle tough winter conditions. They offer a primer bulb for quick starts and a large muffler for quiet running performance.

Heavy-Duty Cast Iron gear housing along with finely-machined worm gear components deliver top performance in even the harshest conditions.


Large Frame Dual Stage

All-Steel chutes rotate left-to-right 200° with minimal effort


Exclusive ease-of-use features include Easy Turn™ (most models) and Free Hand Control™.

Easy-Turn™ helps you navigate even the toughest turns with little effort. Simply pulling the trigger on the handle releases the drive power to the left wheel for easy maneuvering and 180° turning. (Available on most models)

Free Hand™ Control enables the operator to continue operating the snowthrower with one hand while freeing the other hand to rotate the chute, adjust the chute deflector or change speeds.

Snow Series™ and Snow Series™ MAX engines by Briggs & Stratton are specifically designed to handle tough winter conditions. They offer a primer bulb for quick starts and a large muffler for quiet running performance.

Exclusive Feature: Easy to use, dash-mounted toggle switches control electric chute deflector and electric chute rotation.


Intermediate Dual Stage

11.50 ft.-lbs. gross torque**, 4-cycle Briggs & Stratton Snow Series™ engine


24-inch clearing widths

Throws snow up to 40 feet† depending on conditions

12-inch diameter, serrated steel auger with 10-inch, 4-blade impeller

Friction disc-drive with 6 forward / 2 reverse speeds

Up to 190° chute rotation with adjustable deflector

15-inch Artic Trac tires for added traction

Easy-to-operate electric start

  This is a great line up of snowthrowers, in addition we have some awsome financing plans.  Check these out at our website.

http://www.cedarburgpower.com/pages/newvehicles/financelines/1331/simplicity_promotions.aspx


We're still running our service specials on snowthrowers.  Call Adam for information.  262-377-2060


Call us for special pricing on all the snowthrowers we have in stock.

HAVE A GREAT WEEK!

Bob



  

This Is What Wisconsin Is All About

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Talk About Grubs?

http://www.ipmnews.msu.edu/landscape/Landscape/tabid/92/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/959/Dry-weather-could-mean-grub-damage-in-lawns.aspx

WHO IS COCO?

We've had a silent salesperson that promotes our Exmark Commercial mowers for 20 years.  Her name is CoCo, she is one of favorites.  She has great work ethic, she spends 24 hours a day at the store,  she never talks back to customers, she never expects a paycheck, she gave birth to 2 babies without us even knowing it and without insurance,  she's always there for me to bounce new ideas off of.  CoCo is the perfect employee. My hope is she will stay on long after I'm gone.



Our dealership has been selling and servicing Exmark's for the last 15 Years.  Exmark has been the #1 brand selling to commercial landscapers.  In recent years we have seen consumer sales growing.  We have mowers that fit the consumers pocket book, but have the durable construction and features that commercial landscapers look for.  Time has been an important commodity to most homeowners, most of our customers that have purchased Exmarks have reported cutting their mowing time in half.  We specailze in servicing these mowers, our tech's have both been classified as experts by Exmark.  We do stock most code A and code B parts, but have the luxury of having the main parts warehouse in Plymouth WI.  Most ordered parts we receive overnight.

Stop in or visit our website fro more info:
http://www.cedarburgpower.com/


Looking forward for all of you to have a great week.


Bob

Firewood

It's that time of year when we are all preparing to heat our homes this winter. According to statistics 60% of chainsaw accidents happen in the fall. Lets's be safe and review the saftey video in this post. We carry all safety gear from hard hats to chaps, in fact we have a Husqvqrna kit that includes everything. The cost for this kit is $147.00 small price to pay in consideration of what a hospital charges to stitch you up. It can be ordered on our website www.cedarburgpower.com.

The Husqvarna part number 531 300 904.

In closing I hope you all have great week.

Bob

P.S. We should all have a chainsaw like this.

Wildflower & Prairie Grass Planting Instructions

When to Plant


Wildflowers take more moisture than grasses to germinate. Once planted, seeds must remain moist to ensure a successful stand. Some seeds will germinate and bloom the first year, while others will not begin blooming until the second or third year.

The optimum rainfall period, severity of the winter and the dormancy of the seed will determine the most favorable time to plant wildflowers and prairie grasses in your area.

When planting in the spring, plant early when ample rainfall is anticipated. Seeds also may be planted all summer if they can be watered. When planting in fall, plant when anticipated warm weather is passed, so germination of seed is at a minimum.

Fall planting will allow the seed to over winter and sprout in the spring. This over wintering also has the effect of breaking the dormancy that some of the native seeds display. There are risks to the wintering however, late fall rains and warm spells may allow the seed to begin germination only to be killed by the winter ground freezing. Also, the longer the seeds are on the ground, the more chance there is of them being eaten by birds and rodents. Plant wildflowers the same times as prairie grasses. Select a site that receives full to partial sun and is well-drained.

Preparing the Bed

The main objective when preparing the seed bed is to provide optimum seed-to-soil contact and eliminate any undesirable plants or grasses. This can be accomplished in two ways:





Chemical treatment

Tillage treatment

Commercial herbicides are available that will eliminate the aggressive cool season sod-forming grasses. Round-up is the most popular. These grasses must be removed before planting a wildflower or prairie grass site.



A season of repeated tilling might be needed in some cases of heavy sod-forming grasses. Care must be taken to completely eliminate any cool season sod-forming grasses. Prior to planting the seed bed should be firm and free from clumps.



Sowing the Seed

A small amount of the wildflower seed goes a long way. When hand broadcasting the seed it is good to mix the seed with damp sand, sawdust, peatmoss, vermiculite, etc. to help prevent clumping and to provide even distribution. Mix the seed evenly into inert material. Use approximately 15 bushels of inert material per acre. Take one half of the total mix and spread it across the entire area. Repeat going perpendicular to the first half. Rake the seed in lightly being careful not to bury the seed too deeply. Seed should be planted no more than 1/4" deep. Roll the site with a roller to firm the seed bed. Seed-soil contact is very important. All seed will not be covered but that is normal.



Care after Planting

All seeds need water to germinate. Plantings should be kept moist during their establishment and blooming stages. Supplemental watering once a week (more often if natural rainfall is low) will help wildflowers and prairie grasses thrive and may even prolong the blooming periods of some species.

It is generally unnecessary to fertilize wildflowers and prairie grasses if they are planted in their native habitat. In fact, fertilizing may produce excessive foliage at the expense of blooms. Also fertilizing the first year may encourage more weed growth.

Weeds still need to be pulled as soon as they can be identified. Mowing also can control some weeds but the blade must clear the height of the desired wildflower seedlings.

Once an established wildflower or prairie site exists weeding is very minimal.



Ensure Reseeding

Wait to clear your wildflower garden or prairie site until all the species have gone to seed to allow reseeding. It may require some patience on your part since wildflowers tend to look rather unkempt during their final stages. We recommend mowing in spring. Most wildflower and prairie grass seeds are a natural food source for wildlife throughout the winter.

Fall is agreat time to plant prairies.

If you require more information call Bob Burmeister @ 262-649-6657 or visit our website:

http://www.cedarburgpower.com/

We should all start thinking of preparing our plants for winter.  Here's a link from the extension office that I found very helpful.
http://wihort.uwex.edu/GardenFacts.html



I HATE TO SAY THIS BUT SNOW SEASON IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER ARE YOU READY?

 CALL US TO SET UP A PICK-UP FOR YOUR SNOWTHROWER.

262-377-2060


Hope you all have a great week!

Bob

Update to Mower Safety

Quick update to Mondays post remember to purchase genuine replacement parts at:


http://www.cedarburgpower.com/

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You may want to watch this video.




Have a Great Week

Bob

Let's Talk Mower Safety

As you can probably tell by the picture I should practice what I teach. This happened to me over the weekend while in a hurry to cut grass.  I forgot all the rules of running a lawnmower.  Let's review them so this doesn't happen to you. 

• Make sure all items of importance are clear of the mowing area.( children, pets, adults and anything you don't want destroyed )
• Check the area before mowing, picking up any rocks, sticks, or debris.
• Make sure all safety equipment is attached to mower such as deflectors, stone guards, etc.
• Always point the discharge of mower away from objects that can be broken.
• Always wear hearing and eye protection

This turned out to be a expensive repair for something I could of avoided if I would of followed these rules.  The rock that hit my rear window came out of the mower like a bullet.  I'm thankful it was something I could replace.

Aeration

My good friend Brent from CHM Inc has a new website.  Brent specializes in lawn aerations and gemneral lawn services.  I've used CHM for 5 years aerating my lawn spring and summer and it does make a big difference for healthy turf.
http://lawnaeration.intuitwebsites.com/index.html

Call Brent for a Quote Today !

Pages Our Website to Remember

Fertilization Guide
http://www.cedarburgpower.com/nt/pages/customcatalogs/viewlargeimage/500/MDAwMDAxNTMyNjA2OGEwLmpwZw==/default.aspx

Seasonal Closeouts
http://www.cedarburgpower.com/pages/custompages/viewcustompage/2548/Seasonal_Closeouts.aspx

Preowned Equipment
http://www.cedarburgpower.com/pages/preownedvehicles/viewcategories/Preowned_Vehicles.aspx

Terry one our super techs just finished servicing a Simplicity Sunstar that was traded in.  The engine was just shortblocked earlier this year and a new electric clutch was installed about a month ago.  It has a 20HP Kohler engine, 48" deck, 42" snowthrower, and a snow cab.  All of the attachments are shaft driven.  This unit is in excellent shape(I was tempted to keep it for my personal use but my garage is already stuffed with stuff).  We're asking $3599.00 for the complete package.

I should have pictures and more information posted on the website later.

Hope you all have a great and safe week.  I see the glass repairman in my driveway.

Bob
Cedarburg Outdoor Power

August Heat

Thank God we've had a little rain so our turf has not not gone totally dormant. We sure could use a good soaker in the next couple of weeks. Some of our landscapers our noticing red thread and have been applying some higher nitrogen fertilizers. I've been harvesting garden stuff for the last 3 weeks, the tomatoes and beans have been in abudance.

Some news on power equipment:

Check this link for our seasonal closeouts on Simplicity tractors and Toro walkbehinds.

http://www.cedarburgpower.com/pages/custompages/viewcustompage/2548/Seasonal_Closeouts.aspx

We also took in a nice Exmark Lazer 2001 with 1200 hours on it. We serviced the unit and found that the computer was faulty so we replaced it. The price is $3999, they rate the Kohler 26 EFI engine close to 3000 hours so this one has alot of life left in it. Plus this engine is 30% more fuel efficient. I've posted a picture at the top of this page.

As summer ends keep in mind your plants need to prepare for winter and need to be fed. Check out our organic plant food from PHC.

http://www.cedarburgpower.com/pages/customcatalogs/viewproducts/813/1977/3626/1/0/1/fertilizer-plant-health-care-organics-plant-health-care-organics.aspx

Hope you all have a great week.

Bob

P.S. Remember if you order over $50 in parts on our website you"ll save approx. 15-18% from over the counter. The coupon code for 10% off is X342

Welcome to our new blogsite.

Each week I will be providing you with information about your lawn and landscape. Check back often for our weekly sales and service specials. This information will also be posted on our website www.cedarburgpower.com . To start with we are offering a preseason service special on your snow equipment, I know it's not snowing yet but remember last December!

For the low price of $199.00 we will:
Pick the unit up and deliver it.
Tune up (engine parts are included in price).
Lubricate
Check all bearings, belts, and controls.
Adjust drive system.
Check tire pressure.

IN ADDITION YOU CAN TAKE AN ADDTIONAL 10% OFF YOUR ENTIRE BILL!!!!!

Call today to set up your pick up appointment.