Rising gas prices affecting lawn care services

Rising gas prices affecting lawn care services

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — After a surge in gas prices within the past month, those who offer lawn care services say that while they're increasing prices, they're also eating some of the cost. Some companies say they are spending at least an extra $400 a week just to fill their mowers. Alex Salazar, the [...]

Needing to fill vehicles and equipment, high gas prices hit landscapers especially hard

High gas prices are taking a toll on landscapers and gardeners, not only because they have to drive frequently for jobs but also because their equipment is often powered by gas. To add insult to injury, customers struggling with their own economic challenges don’t want to pay more for services, landscaper Pablo Maranda said. He’s already lost some clients because they themselves can’t afford the extra expense.   So Maranda does what fellow lands…