How to Start a Lawn Care Business Legally

How to Start a Lawn Care Business Legally

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If you are thinking of starting a lawn care business then you are in for challenges, excitement, struggles, and reward. Choosing a name and proper price for your services are some of the aspects you should examine when starting a lawn care business, but the most important aspect is how to do so while following the law. I’m not a lawyer, but based on my research (and what I know about lawn care), here’s how to start a lawn care business legally that will make money, and fill you with pride.

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Push Mower vs Self Propelled

Push Mower vs Self-Propelled: What’s Best for You?

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For any homeowner or prospective home-buyer, the lawn is a key point of pride for many Americans. That’s why owning a lawnmower that fits your yard—and your budget—is more important than ever. Whether you’ve just moved, or are just looking to upgrade, I’m here to help you make the best choice. Today I’ll compare push mower vs self propelled lawn mower. I’ll share the differences between the two, and highlight reasons why one (or the other) might be a better choice for your yard care.

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Best Time to Repair Lawn

What’s the Best Time to Repair Lawn Damage?

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If your lawn is looking a bit lackluster because of damage or neglect, you might be wondering what the best time to repair lawn issues is. Repairing your lawn at the wrong time of year can be a waste of money and time. With that said, the answer is that the best time of year to repair your lawn depends on the cause of damage.

If there are several causes of damage, then you might have to use different approaches at different times of the year to achieve the results you want. In this article I’ll walk you through diagnosing the problems and repairing your lawn.

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History of Lawns

History of Lawns in America and Around the World

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The lush, green lawn is such a staple of the American dream, and an ideal associated with owning a home and property. We tend to forget it wasn’t always that way. The lawn has strong European roots. Its concept arrived in the United States (and North America as a whole) with early immigrants. In this article, we’ll provide an overview of the history of the lawns in America and around the world.

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Milorganite vs Ironite

Milorganite vs Ironite: What are the Differences and Which One to Use

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A deep green color is a telltale sign of a healthy lawn. And while there are many simple ways to achieve optimal lawn health, water and sunshine may not always be enough. Homeowners often opt for lawn products such as Miligranite or Ironite to achieve healthier, and greener looking lawns. While both products provide lawns with the iron they need to green up, they both work in different ways, have different formula compositions, and serve different purposes. Here, we will compare Milorganite vs Ironite to help you choose the right product for your yard.

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Moss in Lawn

Moss in Lawn: The Ultimate Guide to Remove it and Make Sure it Never Comes Back

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Moss is one of nature’s indelible beings. It’s a primitive species that hasn’t changed much in the 400 million years since dinosaurs roamed the earth. Its simplicity makes it incredibly resilient, which is why you’ll find moss growing almost anywhere, even today. It grows on soil, trees, rocks, and even in urban settings on concrete and asphalt. Moss has unique ecological properties that allow it to grow alongside grasses and in many places inhospitable to them. If you find you have moss in lawn grass or taking over your landscape, I’ll tell you how to diagnose problems in your soil, eliminate it, or why you may want to consider simply accepting mossy areas in your landscape.

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Wildflower Lawn

Why a Wildflower Lawn Might be a Great Choice for You

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Having a lush and uniformly green lawn is the ultimate goal for many folks. After all, having a gorgeous lawn has often been associated with being a status symbol, particularly in North America. A perfectly manicured lawn was historically something that only people with time and resources could achieve. While it is much more attainable now with modern products, some people are still more interested in keeping their property low maintenance. Others are aiming for a more environmentally friendly alternative. Wildflower lawns are the perfect solution for if either describes you.

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Grass Clippings as Compost

Guide to Using Grass Clippings as Compost

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During the spring and summer months, homeowners collect heaps of grass clippings from their lawn only to throw them away. Since grass clippings are an excellent source of nutrients there is no need to bag them. Instead of tossing your yard waste to the curb, enhance your compost pile with grass clippings. You’ll be reducing waste that would otherwise be in a landfill and converting your grass clippings to rich soil amendment for your lawn and garden.

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How to Get Rid of Moles in Yard

How to Get Rid of Moles in Yard Once and For All

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After all the hard work you put in to make your lawn shine, the last thing you want are moles tearing it up. Moles are particularly attracted to the most lush, well-manicured lawns—the ones with thriving ecosystems, and lots of food in the way of worms, and other insects. In this article I’ll talk about why your lawn may have moles, and tell you how to get rid of moles in yard and lawns once and for all.

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