Here are the reader poll results from the question posted throughout July on the Grounds Maintenance Web site, www.grounds-mag.com.

Are you charging clients more this year to offset higher gas prices?	No, I have to honor existing contracts.	43%
	No, I have to honor existing contracts, but plan a price increase upon contract renewal.	12%
	No, fuel isn't an important component to my overall pricing structure.	8%
	Yes, as an amendment to my existing contracts.	6%
	Yes, because I wrote my contracts this year to reflect the potential for a price increase in fuel.	13%
	Yes, because I charge per job and can fluctuate my prices.	16%

Look for this new reader poll question at www.grounds-mag.com.

Have you seen an increase in rounds played at your golf course this year?

A. Yes, a significant increase.

B. Yes, a slight increase.

C. No, about the same as last year.

D. No, in fact they have decreased.