The Grass May Be Dormant, but You Don’t Have to Be Most people consider the winter months to be relatively hands-off when it comes to lawn care and landscaping. Sure, we do have many more warm days in December than they have in neighboring states, but our grass and trees still experience dormancy each winter. However, even though the greenery may rest until the spring, that doesn’t mean you have to follow suit!  Winter is a great time to knock out several big lawn care and landscaping projects. A pleasant winter afternoon allows you to redo a flowerbed or trim some trees without being pu ..read more

Following Industry Trends Helps Boost Your Demand At first glance, running a lawn care business seems simple. You get the right equipment, you mow lawns and trim edges, and you return on a monthly basis for the same services. But believe it or not, the lawn care industry has changed significantly over the last decade or so. As lawn care and landscaping services explode in popularity, more technologies are being developed to make the process more efficient. What’s more, homeowners and commercial customers are increasingly paying attention to the “extra” services that lawn care companies may of ..read more

The Lawn Care Business is Evergreen According to Kentley Insights, the ,landscaping industry in the U.S. has grown 6.6% annually since 2019, and it shows no sign of stopping. With consistent growth and ample opportunities, lawn care is a great profession for anyone seeking steady income and the opportunity to establish a small business. But just because the business is there doesn’t guarantee you’ll earn it. With so many professional lawn care companies active today, you need to step up your game and set yourself apart from the competition. Become the Preferred Lawn Care Company It may seem li ..read more

Battery-Powered Lawn Equipment is Entering the Professional Market Gas-powered lawn equipment has been the industry standard since the industry was invented. This makes sense when you consider that gas mowers, trimmers, and other lawn care machines are incredibly reliable. They are generally built tougher, easier to maintain, and have more readily available replacement parts. However, their battery-operated counterparts are rapidly catching up to professional quality. While gas-powered lawn equipment is the tried and true option, there are a number of advantages to using battery equipment, na ..read more

Managing a Lawn Care Company Requires More than Just a Mower The prospect of starting a lawn care company offers a lot of appeal for a variety of people. Whether you’ve mowed a few local lawns and want to build something bigger; or you’ve worked on a landscaping team and want to branch out on your own; or even if you have discovered a love of lawn maintenance and want to go pro, setting up your own lawn care business seems like a great way to earn a steady income while maintaining your freedom. So you’ve got your lawn mower, your string trimmer, and a can-do attitude. You’re ready to start yo ..read more

Curb Appeal is Real Curb appeal is more than just a buzzword in real estate. Your home’s exterior and the yard surrounding it are the first things interested buyers will see when they approach your property. You can probably imagine that a well-manicured, tidy lawn makes a much better impression than a lawn that is unkempt and covered in weeds. Furthermore, a recent study by the Florida Nursery Growers and Landscaping Association showed that good landscaping and lawn care helped increase homes’ resale value by up to 14% and reduce the time to sell by as much as six weeks. One of the best parts ..read more

Hurricanes Are Destructive, Even With Preparation Before Hurricane Ian, which hit Central Florida on September 28th and 29th, our region had not experienced a severe hurricane for several years. Residents of Orlando and the surrounding areas were stunned by flash flooding and extreme wind conditions, the aftermath of which is still being cleaned up. Many Central Florida residents found themselves dealing with water damage and extreme yard debris and damage for the first time in recent memory. Following damage of such magnitude, professional landscaping companies – especially those that have op ..read more

Enjoying Florida’s Mild Fall Each summer, Florida homeowners encounter long periods of heavy thunderstorms paired with sweltering temperatures, making conditions ideal for growing grass quickly. The average Central Florida lawn needs mowing once every five days in the summer, and with the sky frequently threatening rain, professional landscapers often find themselves with jam-packed schedules maintaining clients’ lawns throughout the season. As we enter September and await the onset of fall, we realize that the fall season is much milder in Florida than it is in the rest of the country. Avera ..read more

Don’t Let Your Lawn Get Out of Control As you undoubtedly know, it’s important to avoid mowing the lawn when it’s wet; however, it can be difficult to find a dry day in Central Florida through the month of August. According to Weather and Climate, Orlando residents experience an average of 17 days of rain every August, which means that more than half of our month comes with cloudy skies and soggy ground. We’ve all been there before - you watch out the window day after day for sunshine and blue skies, and all of a sudden, your grass has grown past your knees. We’re willing to bet that every Cen ..read more

Grow With the Flow Between 2017 and 2022, the ,landscaping industry grew an average 5.3% each year in the U.S. Experts predict that the landscaping and lawn care industry will only continue to grow in upcoming years, especially in the commercial sector. If you’re one of the entrepreneurs who started a lawn care business in the last couple of years, we hope you’ve experienced some of this success and developed a list of repeat customers since you mowed that first lawn. But now that you have your list of regulars, you may be wondering: how do I get to the next level? Growth should be a top prio ..read more