Lauren DowdleFeb 27, 2023
Applicators share how a targeted approach will provide users with the best results for disease, insect and environmental stresses.
Seth JonesNov 3, 2023
Susan McGee, owner of Lawn Doctor of Wilmington and Brunswick Co., N.C., speaks with LM Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones about how she broke into the industry. She also speaks about the enjoyment she gets from working in the green industry and…
LM's Seth Jones talks with Susan McGee, owner of Lawn Doctor of Wilmington and Brunswick Co., N.C., about how she found her way into the industry and more.
Sarah WebbNov 3, 2023
Industry experts explain what caused the fertilizer price increase and share a few ways lawn care can offset the rising costs.
LM StaffJan 6, 2021
John Edward Buechner, 68, of Calabash, N.C., died on Dec. 22, 2020, after a battle with cancer. Buechner was a longtime agronomist and director of technical support for Lawn Doctor. He was a past president of the Professional Lawn Care Association of…
Seth Jones chats with Jerry Grutz, Owner, Lawn Doctor of Madison (Wis.), Dubuque (Iowa) and La Crosse (Wis.), to see what makes him tick.
Lauren DowdleNov 3, 2023
Whenever landscape or lawn care companies can find savings on products they’re already going to purchase, it’s worth looking into. The exact amount of savings vary with early order programs (EOPs), but these programs can result in benefits for companies…
Before they can start using an early order program (EOP), landscape and lawn care companies must first complete the manufacturers’ forms and submit any required documentation. The specific information needed will vary among brands, but there are some key components…
Ask customers what they expect from their lawn care company, and one of the top answers is probably “results.” That means companies are tasked with keeping their clients’ turf green and healthy — and to do that, they will need…
Mike Caprio Regional business consultant Lawn Doctor, Holmdel, N.J. 1. What all does your job entail, and do you enjoy it? I provide business, agronomy, financial and human resources support to our franchisees in the Southeast. With over 50 years…
Emily SchappacherNov 3, 2023
Lawn care operators share five considerations for participating in early order programs. About five years ago, Brian Wiese began taking advantage of the early order program offered by his fertilizer supplier. Each December, Wiese, the turf division manager for SunCo…
LM StaffFeb 27, 2023
Lawn Doctor acquired an 80 percent equity interest in Mosquito Hunters, a franchisor of mosquito and pest control services. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “There isn’t a company out there in the franchising world with a better reputation,…
Kelly LimpertJul 31, 2018
Employees from BrightView’s landscape development, landscape services, and tree company service lines teamed up to build a child-safe recreational area at Ruby’s Place, a nonprofit organization in Hayward, Calif., that provides shelter and support services for people affected by domestic…
LM SponsorAug 7, 2018
As summer winds down, LCOs should focus on repairing the damage caused by months of hot, humid weather. Fall is a time of renewal for turf. So as summer winds down, lawn care operators (LCOs) should focus on repairing the…
Dillon StewartFeb 27, 2023
Lawn Doctor opened a new lawn care franchise in West Houston. The franchise provides customized lawn care services, including fertilization, weed control, aeration and shrub care. Houston resident Shahul Hameed, who has a degree in chemical engineering and an MBA, owns…
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