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Blog by: Ken Hutcheson, President of U.S. Lawns. Climb the Value Chain One of the core tenets of U.S. Lawns is that it is hard to fire a business friend. We built the business around this concept, and it continues to serve us well. How do we become a business friend instead of just a […]

In the lawn care franchise industry, there are few companies that can compete with U.S. Lawns. With 250 locations in 42 states, we are the largest landscaping and lawn care franchise, which gives us name recognition that the competition can’t touch. Not only that, but our experience in the industry, resources for franchise owners, and […]

There are a lot of words to describe the landscaping industry: expanding, hard-working, green, and outdoorsy probably all come to mind. But how often do we think about landscaping as being trendy? It turns out, landscaping can have an impact on your business, just like virtually any other industry. Being aware of these trends helps […]

It’s Time To Pay Attention To The Landscape Springtime is when we begin to pay special attention to the landscape all around us. Budding trees and early blooms elevate the spirits, and it’s a prime time of the year to make property improvements. For U.S. Lawns, This Is Enhancement Season Now, before we go any […]

Getting ready to be a full time landscaper brings up a lot of questions. What do you need to start a landscaping business? What kind of equipment should you use? What is the first step to opening? How do you find customers? Learning the answers to these questions is essential to opening your business with […]

In a word: yes! When people come to us as prospective franchisees getting ready to choose a franchise opportunity in which to invest, they often want to know about the potential profits for a U.S. Lawns franchise. As a commercial landscaping business, you have the advantage of working with professional clients who recognize... Landscapes Serve […]

Since we opened in 1986, U.S. Lawns has been dedicated to excellence. Excellence in service, excellence in reputation, and excellence in opportunity are all important to us as a brand, which has led to us being one of the top landscaping companies, according to Lawn and Landscape’s annual industry roundup, proving once again that we […]

What is the most effective way to market a small business? Grass roots, front lines marketing campaigns that make you visible in the community. As you explore the idea of working in the growing commercial landscaping business, check out these tips for marketing your local commercial landscaping and lawn care franchise and becoming visible in […]

A business owner is someone who works hard, is independent, and takes pride in their work. As you venture into the world of owning your own commercial landscaping business, take note of a few important details to help you build a strong, scalable business. Build a Strong Team As Michael Jordan said, “Talent wins games, […]