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Author: Alex Birkett

Alex Birkett is marketer and writer. Aside from mowing lawns, he loves snowboarding, eating sushi, and lifting heavy weights. He moved to Austin, TX after graduating from the University of Wisconsin.

What’s Wrong With Your Lawn Care Website?

By Alex Birkett | Updated: April 2, 2025
Lawn Care Industry

You’re on the web. That’s a good start. Many of your competitor lawn care companies aren’t even that up on […]

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Avoid These 5 Lawn Care Business Marketing Mistakes

By Alex Birkett | Updated: December 15, 2024
Lawn Care Industry

The lawn care business is notoriously competitive and frustratingly crowded. Though there’s a surplus of good marketing information out there, […]

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The Top 4 Ways To Care For Your Lawn This Fall

By Alex Birkett | Updated: April 2, 2025
General Lawn Care

In one way or another, each season is important in the pursuit of a perfect lawn. But fall is an especially important […]

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Quick Guide to Lawn Fertilization

By Alex Birkett | Updated: April 4, 2025
General Lawn Care

Feeding your lawn, some say, is the most important thing you can do in pursuit of a vibrant lawn. The […]

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A Quick Guide to Fall Leaf Removal

By Alex Birkett | Updated: April 4, 2025
Fairfax, VA, General Lawn Care

Autumn is a beautiful season, especially in the Northern Virginia area. We love it for its temperate climate and beautiful foliage. […]

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Does Lawn Care Affect Your Property Value?

By Alex Birkett | Updated: April 2, 2025
Lawn Care Industry

You care about your home. This is true. I can make that assumption because you’re reading this blog post on […]

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A Quick Guide to Overseeding Your Northern Virginia Lawn

By Alex Birkett | Updated: April 4, 2025
Fairfax, VA, General Lawn Care

If your lawn is looking drab and patchy, one of the most effective ways to fix that is to invest […]

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