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Author: John Egan

John Egan is the former editor in chief of LawnStarter.com. Now, he is a freelance writer extraordinaire. He lives in Austin, Texas.

Which Areas Employ the Most Lawn Care Workers in the U.S.?

By John Egan | Updated: March 11, 2017
Landscaping

Home to about 100,000 people, the Palm Coast, FL, metro area hugs the Atlantic coast. It’s sandwiched between St. Augustine […]

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The 15 States That Pack the Biggest Economic Punch in the ‘Green’ Industry

By John Egan | Updated: March 11, 2017
Landscaping, Lawn Care Industry, State Rankings

At close to $695 million, the economic impact of the “green” industry in North Dakota doesn’t look that impressive, since […]

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LawnStarter Named One of 50 Startups to Watch in Austin for 2016

By John Egan | Updated: December 15, 2024
LawnStarter, Press release, Startup Life

We’re being watched, and we don’t mind it one bit. Built in Austin, an online hub for Austin startups and […]

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How to Prepare your Lawn for Spring in 5 Easy Steps

By John Egan | Updated: June 22, 2024
General Lawn Care

In the middle of winter, the last thing you might care about is lawn care. Yet even though your grass […]

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14 Things You Need to Know About Yard Waste

By John Egan | Updated: July 13, 2023
Environment, General Lawn Care

In 2017, the U.S. sent to landfills 35.18 million tons of yard waste. That’s the equivalent of dumping the largest cruise […]

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In the West, Which State Faces the Biggest Wildfire Risk?

By John Egan | Updated: March 11, 2017
Environment

Millions of Americans have seen the alarming images of wildfires scorching thousands of acres in California. But you might be […]

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