AUSTIN, TX, February 20, 2018– LawnStarter, a marketplace via desktop or mobile app for homeowners and lawn care providers, released a newly designed interface for the LawnStarter for Providers app on February 6, 2018. The update includes a complete visual redesign that’s easier and faster, improved self-help features, and a smart […]
Lawn Care Industry
LawnStarter Survey: 9 in 10 Lawn Care Providers Forecast Higher Revenue in 2017
Lawn care providers are overwhelmingly optimistic about pulling in more green — as in money — in 2017. In LawnStarter’s annual survey of lawn care business owners, 91 percent of lawn care providers in the U.S. say they expect revenue to rise this year compared with last year. Six percent […]
LawnStarter Co-Founder Offers Tips for Success in Lawn Care
In a recent Q&A with the Kiva.org blog, our own Ryan Farley, co-founder and chief operating officer, provided a virtual playbook for success in the lawn care industry. If you’re a lawn care entrepreneur or striving to be one, you should head over to the Kiva blog and check out Ryan’s words […]
7 Things You Should Know About TruGreen’s David Alexander
With the merger of TruGreen and Scotts LawnService now complete, David Alexander arguably is the most powerful executive in the U.S. lawn care industry. Before the merger, Alexander was president and CEO of TruGreen. Retaining those titles after the merger, Alexander now leads a company that provides lawn care and […]
How to Start a Lawn Care Business
Are you an entrepreneur who’s eager to launch his own lawn care business? Are you looking to mow down the competition in the $76 billion landscaping industry in the U.S.? Well, you’ve come to the right place. If you’re a savvy entrepreneur, you can rake in more than $100,000 in […]
The 15 States That Pack the Biggest Economic Punch in the ‘Green’ Industry
At close to $695 million, the economic impact of the “green” industry in North Dakota doesn’t look that impressive, since most states boast economic impacts in the billions of dollars. However, it looks very impressive when you consider the economic impact on a per-capita basis. At $960 per resident, North […]
U.S. Sales of Lawn and Garden Supplies Expected to Grow to $6.6 Billion in 2019
U.S. sales of lawn and garden supplies are blossoming. Research and Markets, a market research company, predicts the U.S. market for lawn and garden supplies will climb from $5.7 billion in 2014 to $6.6 billion in 2019. That would be an increase of nearly 16 percent. The projected rise in […]
The Definitive Guide to Purchasing Lawn Care Insurance in 2017
Lawn care insurance is a necessity if you own a lawn care company or plan on starting one. Having insurance can protect you against property damage, accidents, equipment failure, lawsuits, and even worker’s compensation if you have employees. There are various different types of coverage plans that you and your […]
The Government Spent What On Lawn Care In VA Last Year?
The lawn care industry is huge – larger than we ever thought before we started mowing lawns in Fairfax and Washington DC. Of course, it’s really centered in the United States. The rest of the world doesn’t care too much to pay for lawn care. Even government spending on lawn […]
Lawn Care Around The World
When it comes to the lawn care industry, America absolutely dominates in size and scope. Obviously, we see the industry up close by providing lawn care in Austin, Orlando, Washington DC, and elsewhere. Surprising as it is, many other countries would find it ridiculous to pay a professional to do […]