For most folks, doing yard work is a routine chore, one that isn’t too difficult and only takes an hour or so. But, like other routine tasks many of us take for granted, doing yard work can actually turn into quite a challenge for some people. Perhaps it’s the older […]
Laying down grass sod to start or repair a lawn isn’t the hardest yard task, but it is labor intensive and requires knowing more than “green side up.” But don’t be daunted. If you have a bare or barren patch of yard, sod is a moderately priced way to turn […]
We have gathered the definitions of common lawn care terms, from acidic soil to Zoysiagrass. And we promise that this glossary will be more interesting than watching grass grow. Acidic soil Also known as “sour soil,” acidic soil is soil with a pH of less than 7. Its opposite is […]
AUSTIN, TX, August 16, 2018 – Austin, TX-based LawnStarter, the technology platform that connects consumers to local lawn care professionals, recently released a new feature that allows consumers to tip their lawn care pro through the platform. The system is designed to give customers an optional way to reward pros […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]