What's
in it for me? That lawn you just
did - it looks like a cake. Perfect chocolate
edge, clean and smooth on top, blown off and
sculpted. It's the original work. It's hard,
but it's fun - and when it's done - it's done.
This
site is for Landscapers of America. We are OASIS, the Order of American 'Scapers in Service. This site allows you to trade
info, tips, sell equipment, gripe, share customer
stories or share job leads. Need a helper? Post
it here. Got a blower for sale? Post it here. Know
a good way to keep a rider running cheaply? Find
the links to the forum and join in the fun. Keep
it nice - we're competitors, but there's enough
grass to go around for all of us.
Join
your comrades of the green and soggy grass
of America online with OASIS.

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Membership
in OASIS will cost you. It's
actually kind of cheap, but it requires something
of you.
We
believe that the job a landscaper performs is the
Original Work. It's what God told Adam and Eve
to do: "Keep the lawn looking nice." With
that in mind, we believe we should be giving something
back for the privilege of working in an industry
that is as fun as ours and as instantly rewarding
as ours. Yeah - it's hot out there, but where do
you work? A cubicle? Ah-hahahaha!
If
you believe like us - here's what you have to do
as a member of OASIS: Give the gift of lawn maintenance
to one needy yard per week. You pick the yard.
Make it an old lady who can't do it on her own.
Make it a poor family where both parents work all
the time. Make it a single mom. Make it a sick
person. You know the lawns that look like crap
on your route? Chances are they look like crap
for a reason. Check 'em out . If you see some young
guy who looks like he can push a mower hanging
out there - then pass that lawn by - they're just
lazy. Give your gift to someone who needs it and
will appreciate it. If at all possible, it is recommended
that OASIS crews practice "guerilla landscpaing," where
no one even knows you were there. A Landscaping
Strike Force, in and out...because the thrill of
giving in secret is far better than the pride of
recognition.
Make
your weekly lawn some poor church in a bad part
of town if you want. You don't have to do the same
lawn every week. Pick a different one each
week if you want, or stick with one you want to
help
out and keep that yard as a regular.
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Trust
us, when people find out you are part of OASIS,
you'll be turning business away.
And
here's what you get:
- A
set of stickers for your truck or mowers identifying
you as a member of OASIS, the Order of American 'Scapers in Service. (When people
see these, they know you're a trusted 'scaper.)
- Free
Admission into 'Scaper Games, a bi-annual
landscaping challenge sponsored by OASIS. Compete
against the nation's best 'scapers in
events like Single and Dual Wheel Velke Slalom
Mow Race, Hill Shaping, Swamp Whacking, Edge
Challenge, Tree Shape Event and Blower Freestyle.
This weekend event is the place to bring your
skills to challenge others for great prizes
and awards.
- Monthly
Newsletter Great stories, tips and
tricks. Deals from local shops and deals on
the convenience store goodies you depend on
in a day. Columns and expert advice. OASIS
Monthly is the must-have for any 'scaper's
coffee table.
What's
it cost? We're thinking $50 a year would
be pretty fair. What do you think?
Send your check or money order to
O.A.S.I.S.
c/o Radio Free Babylon
3859 Wekiva Springs RD, Suite 44
Longwood, FL 32779
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