Lost our business. I have never felt more disrespected as a customer. Actually felt like they were…read moredoing us a favor.

Well they lost my business forever today. Tried to buy a bag of potting soil. With tax it came to…read more$9.45. The lady at the register with a hint of attitude bluntly told me they did not accept credit cards for purchases less than $10. I offered to give her the 55 cents in change as I had just enough cash in my wallet to pay my cleaning service and did not fancy another trip to the bank. She said no, sorry. All the while to middle aged men sat at desks behind her and said nothing. If they are nickel and diming retail purchasrs over credit card transactions like some small mom and pop convenience store, just imagine what fun they must be to deal with when they manage your property! Well, besides the fact that it is forbidden in their contract with MasterCard and Visa to require any minimum, and that Discover only allows minimums if applied to all cards accepted, apparently they have zero sense for business. They offended me. I will not be coming back to buy plants or soil or mulch. As we own a property in Saint Michaels and have a $15,000 annual maintenance contract with another outfit, and we regularly perform upgrades each year, they sure shot themselves in the foot with me. But I am sure my current landscaper is thrilled to know I won't have another contractor to bid them against. What an incredibly stupid business practice in an area of second homes with big landscapes people don't have time to tend to themselves. And just in case they are not as clueless as they appeared and happen to read this: Minding the minimum Visa says its bylaws clearly state that merchants must not establish a minimum transaction amount. That's done, "To protect Visa cardholders so they can expect to use their cards anywhere, anyhow and anytime Visa is accepted," says a spokesman. "If Visa finds out about a violation, Visa will issue an enforcement letter to the acquiring bank that enables the merchant to accept the card. It's up to the acquirer as to how to deal with the merchant." MasterCard is also emphatic about dealing with violations although MasterCard deals with them directly. What you do the next time you're told there's a minimum to use a credit card probably depends on how you feel about the issue. If you're sympathetic toward the merchant's plight you'll save the card for bigger purchases. On the other hand, if you're trying to rack up every cent on your credit card for more frequent flier miles, you might rustle up your best steely eyed gaze and say, "That's not allowed." If you'd rather complain with less fanfare, write to Visa at askvisacorporate@visa.com. MasterCard complaints will be accepted at 1-800-300-3069. So I will report them and never have anything to do with them again.

These guys were very helpful. Allen and his team were able to create a beautiul landscape around my…read morehouse as well as quote my septic replacement. I really appreciate all the work they did and would give them an A++!

From the owner: Bryan & Sons offers a commercial division for large-scale site work, a residential division for…read moregrading, demolition, and septic, a landscaping and hardscaping division, and a living shoreline division. We provide just the right crew and equipment to fit the needs of your project.

The best lawn care services on the eastern shore of Maryland. Great local company!!!!!read more

From the owner: Lawn&Order Lawn Care is a family-owned and operated business located on the Eastern Shore in…read moreDorchester County, Maryland. We serve Dorchester, Caroline, Talbot and parts of Wicomico county! We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service and top-notch workmanship. We specialize in services for residential and commercial customers such as mowing, trimming, edging, leaf cleanup, aeration, spring/fall clean up, small storm damage cleanup and more! Whether you need a one-time service or ongoing maintenance, we can customize a package that fits your needs and budget. Our services are reliable, efficient, and we strive to go the extra mile to make sure our customers are satisfied!! Call us for a free estimate!! #SmallTownProud #WomenOwned