How Do Lawn Care Companies Land Their First HOA and Commercial Contracts?
A little context - We're a young company, just started this spring, with 2 full time guys and about 55 recurring lawns each week that we mow. We also do mulching/clean-ups on top of this. I'm looking to get some HOAs and smaller commercial accounts lined up for next year. (we would lso like to offer snow removal and salting as a part of this, really anything to keep us busy). My question to you all: Where do I start? How do I find property managers / HOAs / Commercial owners that I should bid to? What do I need when I go into these conversations?
LAWN CARE PRICING
What do others do when clients skip multiple weeks in a row? I have a situation where for years I was providing weekly services, and this year I’ve skip a certain property more times than I’ve serviced. How should I handle a discussion with the client? Should I be charging more the times I do show up?🌞 Let’s Talk Summer Lawn Care & Working Through the Heat
With temperatures pushing 105°+ in many areas and August storms right around the corner, I wanted to hear how everyone is adapting. As professionals, we have two jobs: protecting ourselves and protecting our customers’ lawns. A few questions I’d love to hear everyone’s thoughts on: 🌱 Newly Seeded Lawns: What are your best practices for helping new grass establish during extreme heat? Do you recommend specific watering schedules, straw blankets, starter fertilizers, or temporary mowing delays? ✂️ Low-Cut Lawns: During these hot weeks, do you raise your mowing height to help prevent heat stress and browning? How do you explain that decision to customers who still want that freshly manicured look? 🌦️ August Storm Season: How do you schedule around unpredictable rain? Do you adjust routes, mow before storms when possible, or wait until the turf has had time to dry? Any tips for avoiding rutting or damaging saturated lawns? 💧 Keeping Lawns Looking Their Best: What are your go-to techniques for maintaining healthy color and reducing stress during extreme temperatures? Have you found anything that consistently makes a noticeable difference? And finally… 👷 How are you protecting yourselves and your crews? Hydration schedules, cooling towels, shaded breaks, earlier start times, electrolyte drinks, or anything else that’s made a difference? I believe conversations like this are valuable because there’s always something we can learn from one another. Every region is different, but sharing what works can help all of us provide better service while keeping both our teams and our customers’ properties in great shape. Looking forward to hearing everyone’s experiences and picking up a few new ideas! 🌱🤝💚Roll call! Meet & introduce yourself to other Green & Exterior Service pros
If you’ve ever thought, “How are other businesses like mine handling this?” you’re in the right place! This space is for Green & Exterior Service pros to connect, compare notes, and talk shop with others who understand the day-to-day realities of running your type of business. 👋 Introduce Yourself Drop a comment and tell us: Your name Business name Industry Years in business Location (City/State/Province) Let us know if you’re joining us for LIVE networking on March 17 (more details below) The more context you share, the better connections you’ll make. 🙌 Pro tip: Search your city or state in the forum to easily find other pros in your area. 📅 Want to connect LIVE? We’re running a pilot to host virtual weekly LIVE Industry Networking starting on March 17, running until April 7. If you’d be interested in joining for the first or following sessions (don’t need to commit to all but you're welcome to join!), make sure to let us know in the comments. 🤝 Culture of this space Think of this forum board like a room full of peers who understand your world. Share what’s working. Ask real questions. Talk through challenges. The goal is to power your success and raise the standard of home service industries together. 💬 Looking for conversation starters? This space works best when conversations are industry-specific and experience-based. You might jump in with something like: “How are other [industry] pros pricing this service right now?” “Is anyone else seeing this shift in their market?” “What’s been working for you when it comes to ____?" 🤔 Why are industries grouped together? We’ve intentionally clustered similar industries to keep conversations active and relevant. These groupings reflect shared business models, operational challenges, and pricing conversations so you can learn from peers who “get it,” even if they’re not in your exact trade. If your question applies to all home service businesses, feel free to post in our broader forum boards. Pro tip: Check out the industry tags to get even more specific Looking forward to seeing this space come to life. 🚀
Are local marketing companies worth hiring to manage your online presence?
We keep getting calls and emails from different companies offering to manage our online presence or do our marketing. In the past we have worked with yelp and with Angi's list. To be honest, I was disappointed with both. Has anyone worked with local companies that help manage your online aspect? If so, has it been a good experience, or is it scammy?Growing a Business With Purpose: Looking for Your Best Advice
Looking for Advice on Growing My Business With Purpose Hi everyone! My name is Elisha, and I own Mowing With A Purpose Landscaping here in Texas. I started this business with a goal that’s bigger than just cutting grass. I want to provide great service, build lasting relationships with customers, create opportunities for my family, and make a positive impact in my community. I’d love to hear from those of you who’ve been in the home service industry longer: What was the biggest thing that helped you consistently gain new customers? How did you turn first-time customers into loyal, recurring clients? What marketing strategies gave you the best return on your investment? If you could give one piece of advice to someone determined to build a business with integrity and purpose, what would it be? I’m here to learn, grow, and connect with others who believe that success comes from serving people well. Thank you in advance for any tips or wisdom you can share—I truly appreciate this community! — Elisha Owner, Mowing With A Purpose Landscaping
Hello!
I'm not 100% sure how to use this platform yet, but I thought we'd introduce ourselves. We are Dillon and Sarah, husband and wife business owners. Dillon brings the vision, and Sarah locks in the steps. We own a lawn care business in Idaho and are expanding into offering landscaping services. We'd love to hear from other business owners! What do you do and where are you located?
