Scotts Power Equipment

Ethanol Shield Makes a Huge Difference in Performance

03/16/11

Ethanol Shield, a synthetic fuel additive, protects your entire fuel system from the harmful effects of ethanol blended fuel as well as cleans varnish and carbon deposits from the fuel tank to the tailpipe! Ethanol Shield treats the problem not the symptom. Ethanol Shield comes with a guarantee to start. The benefits of Ethanol Shield are extensive and include:

Premium Gas, Optimum Benefits

03/16/11

I know what you're thinking, "I'm not made of money!" But, this is a very affordable experiment to try. In your car, it costs significantly more to use premium fuel, so you're probably not going to use it unless you have a high performance car that requires it. But, the fuel your lawn mower burns might only cost a few extra dollars per year for premium. The benefits to your mower are as easy as 1, 2, 3:

1. Starts easier
2. Runs smoother
3. Lasts longer

The proof is in the pull. Now that it starts easily and runs smoothly, I know it's going to last longer and that's worth a few more dollars per year. The same applies to your car. If your car engine runs rough, you should give mid-grade or premium fuel a try. Your engine may sound noticeably better, idle smoother and start much easier too. If not, then it's a waste of money. In fact, the FTC says that premium fuel is a waste of money unless your car requires it or runs rough without it. If neither your mower nor car engine improve with premium fuel, then stop using it.

When Should I Put Pre-Emergent Crabgrass Control Down On My Lawn

03/16/11

Crabgrass seeds can germinate each year when nighttime soil temperatures reach over 50 degrees for 3 days. This "wakes up" the seed, and starts it on its process of growing up to be your worst nightmare.So you can diligently observe soil temperatures, either through your own monitoring, or a local source. Missouri State University provides this information on a website as a guideline for when to apply crabgrass preventer and other products.How much of the current crabgrass seed lurking in your yard will germinate this early? The earlier that you apply the preemergent, the sooner it will lose effectiveness. The duration of effective control depends on the type of product, and how heavy of a concentration you apply.

Propane, All the Performance, Half the Price

03/16/11

With fuel costs continuing to rise, propane is becoming a viable option. At this time, the cost savings of propane over gas is up to 50%. Many companies are hesitant at first because the initial investment is higher, but with ROI (Return on Investment) for most landscape contractors of one year or less, propane may be the way to go. Scott's Power Equipment has partnered with propane vendors that will set your company up with tanks and/or a fill station at no additional cost to you. Looking to make the switch? Scott's can convert nearly any walk-behind for around $600 + install.

Did You Miss the Chili Yesterday...

03/03/11

You have one more opportunity this year to get a bowl of Nan's Famous Chili.

2011 Ten Year Anniversary Celebration and Open Houses

02/17/11

Unbelievably, it is the 10th year anniversary for Scott's Power Equipment this year. We would like everyone to celebrate with us! Both Scott's Power Equipment, in St. Louis, and Scott's Power Equipment, South, in Arnold, have announced their 2011 Open Houses. The festivities will include Nan's Famous Chili, Whitecastle Hamburgers and Fish and all the trimmings.

Buy in February, Get an Additional Years Warranty

02/08/11

Ferris and SnapperPro announced that any mower (excluding 21" mowers) purchased in the month of February will have an extra year's worth of warranty included.

November/December Edition of BLADES

11/29/10

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Big Write-Offs for Vehicle and Equipment Purchases

11/29/10

You may want to purchase your equipment before year end.
Big Write-Offs for Vehicle and Equipment Purchases!

What is the Section 179 Deduction?
Most people think the Section 179 Deduction is some arcane or complicated tax code. It really isn't, as the following will show you. Essentially, Section 179 of the IRS tax code allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment purchased or financed during the tax year. That means that if you buy, lease or finance a piece of qualifying equipment, you can deduct the FULL PURCHASE PRICE from your gross income. It's an incentive created by the US Government to encourage businesses to buy equipment. Section 179 works like this... When your business buys certain pieces of equipment, it typically gets to write them off a little at a time through depreciation. In other words, if your company spends $50,000 on a vehicle, it gets to write off say $10,000 a year for five years.

Branding Makes Cent$

11/22/10

While most think a brand is just a logo, tagline, or radio jingle, a brand is actually much more and can provide dividends. A brand is also your company name, service, pricing, how you answer a customer call, and your brand is you. A brand is the promise of what service will be delivered or experienced. It differentiates your company or service from your competition.

Snow Removal Pricing; By the Inch vs. By the Pass

11/22/10

Article by: Wayne Volz, Profits Unlimited

Pricing by the inch or by the push, what's the best way to do it? First and foremost I don't think it's a wrong or right choice either way. I think you should ask yourself what works best for you and your company. There are advantages and disadvantages to both. If you are charging by the inch who's measuring the snow and where are they measuring it? When we charged strictly on a per inch basis we sometimes had issues with our clients on how much snow was actually plowed. The plant manager lived several miles away from the facility and he knew he did not have five inches of snow at home. But his invoice for the service at his building said five inches of snow was plowed. When in fact there was five inches of snow on the lot. As you know, snow is like rain, you can have more or less accumulation in a very tight area.

Custom Lights Provide Quality Product and Extra Income

10/19/10

Many people's first though when it comes to Holiday lighting is Clark Griswold in the movie, National Lampoons Christmas Vacation. Lucky for our Estate Owners and Commercial customers, Scott's Power Equipment offers a no-hassle alternative to the daunting task. Holiday Bright Lights also offer an opportunity to make additional income in the winter months for our landscape professionals. Holiday Bright Lights come with a three year warranty. For the consumer, this is ideal. For the installer, this offers a great selling point.

Fuel Issues Cause 75% of Engine Repairs in 2-Cycle Equipment

10/18/10

Ethanol and other fuel related issues are a leading topic of conversation in the Outdoor power equipment industry today. By all accounts, it's for good cause too! "Fully 75% of all two cycle engine repairs today are directly related to problems with fuel" Says Pete Fernald, Technical Services Manager at Maruyama US Inc. in Denton Texas. "It's the most frustrating part of our work today really. Professional users and home owners alike don't realize that they control directly so much of what causes them to have a service issue with their outdoor power equipment."

BOSS Officially Recognized as the "World's Greatest!" Plow

10/12/10

Here at Scott's Power Equipment, we know we sell the best products around. Well, this time the people at the "World's Greatest!" television series agrees.

Brighten Up Your Holidays

09/16/10

This year, let Scott's Power Equipment give your home a professional look with Holiday Bright Lights.

Dont' Wait for the First Flake to Fall

09/15/10

Each season, as cold weather approaches, we at Scott's wait for the first picture of a snowflake on the forcast. This inevitably means a run on snow plow service requests. This year, schedule your maintenance early to ensure you are ready.

Don't Let Your Profits Melt Away

09/15/10

Join us October 6th from for our Fall/Winter Open House. Sign up for our Profit$ Unlimited Seminar with Wayne Vols, professional "lawn man" and snow and ice guru.

Sharp Mower Blades Make for a Happy and Healthy Lawn

08/23/10

Your lawnmower blade can use a good sharpening from time to time.If after you finish mowing the lawn looks white, inspect the tips of the grass. If it isshredded instead of cut cleanly, then you probably need to sharpen your blades.

Aeration: Holes in Your Lawn, Not in Your Pocket

08/23/10

The majority of landscape professionals agree on the value of turf aeration to relieve compaction and aid thatch breakdown

Aeration is one of the most important cultural practices we can do for cool season grasses in our area. Most of our soils are severely clay based and are very compact allowing little room for grass roots to expand andthere is littlearea for oxygen, water, andnutrients to reach the root system. Yearly aeration creates a much healthier plant.