LawnStarter Raises $6M Series A to Expand On-Demand Lawn Care Service Austin, TX– On-demand lawn care platform LawnStarter announced today that it has secured a Series A investment of $6 million led by San Francisco-based Binary Capital. This round brings LawnStarter’s total funding to $7.25 million and will help the […]
Memorial Day is a big time of year in the city of Houston. Whether you’re going to the Drake concert at the ‘Houston Appreciation Weekend’ event or taking in one of the many parades around Houston, Baytown and Sugar Land, the sun on your face is a welcome reprieve from […]
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 […]
A simple drive through any part of Austin will prove a couple things. First, the people are refreshingly weird. Second, the aroma of food trucks is positively delectable. And third, Austin homeowners care about their lawns. In fact, some of the best landscaping we’ve seen in the country has been […]
A while back, we put together an article about the common grass types in DC. While it’s very important to know which type of grass you have so you can treat it in the proper way, it is equally as important to have some knowledge about common weeds in the […]
When it comes to a sophisticated lawn care game, professional sports takes the cake. Which makes sense, really – the grass used on during the Super Bowl will be viewed by roughly 111 million people. Every detail in the Super Bowl is painstakingly crafted, grass included. So, how is the […]
You’d be surprised how many lawn care companies are simply one man and a truck. Of course, the goal is that they will scale their business and eventually employee a number of workers. But the reality is, the lawn care industry is largely fragmented into small, one-man (or woman) operations. […]
Though our primary concern is with lawn mowing and outdoor home maintenance, we’re equally fascinated with the world of landscaping. Now, there are a ton of great landscapers in the area — a simple drive through any neighborhood here will tell you that. But we wanted to highlight some of […]
Everyone wants a great lawn, but it’s actually fairly difficult to get there. There’s quite a bit of ‘industry knowledge’ to soak up, but if you unlock even a little bit of it you’ll be better off than most DIY landscapers. First thing’s first: what type of grass do you (and […]
Having a beautiful lawn comes with many benefits. It’s a point of pride for people…the frame to your artwork, the moat to your castle. It’s also not as fun to play a game of cornhole on the concrete. But there are actually many environmental benefits to lawn care as well. This surprises […]