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So you’re ready to leave behind the life of working for someone else and own your own business. Congratulations! Being a business owner is one of the most rewarding things you can do for a career, and even better when you are working in landscaping. Being outside, spending time with hard-working employees, and making something […]

U.S. Lawns wrapped up a series of two-day Regional Meetings, which were held in Orlando, Houston, Phoenix, Jackson, Charlotte, Indianapolis and Philadelphia. “These regional meetings are so important to us as a brand,” said Ken Hutcheson. "They provide connectivity among the team and are a great venue to exchange information that is vital for growth. […]

Your Team Encompasses Every Relationship You Need To Operate Successfully To state it simply, this is a business of people. If there’s one factor that can be most limiting to any business owner, it’s the ability to build and manage a team. It’s important to recognize that your team is not just made up of […]

 You Should Already Be Planning Your Spring Start Up With springtime just around the bend, we all look forward to the approach of longer daylight hours, warmer temperatures, and the awakening of our turf, trees and plants. For commercial property owners and managers, this refreshing of the seasons can present new challenges with the landscape. […]

U.S. Lawns–Team 157 Franchisee Bryan Smith's Culture For Success Bryan Smith, owner of U.S. Lawns - Team 157 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina knows what it means to become a success story because of his incredible team –a feat which he says he achieves by being strict but fair, and maintaining that culture of mutual […]

U.S. Lawns President Ken Hutcheson wanted to share some of his thoughts below on building a culture based on mutual respect. A Stellar Team Is The Secret To Success One of the big reasons U.S. Lawns is so special is because we recognize the role economic interdependence plays not just with vendors, suppliers and customers, […]

Landscape Management Magazine Article - By Emily Schappacher Weekly landscape maintenance checklists help crews do their jobs consistently and efficiently. While all clients’ properties are different, the way they’re serviced should be the same every time. At least that’s the mantra at U.S. Lawns. The $170-million commercial grounds care franchise business headquartered in Orlando, Fla., […]

Utility vehicles have become increasingly popular in in-house grounds departments at institutional and commercial facilities. While the vehicles might look like glorified golf carts to some, they offer great versatility to grounds departments. Workers use them to transport equipment, supplies and people. They enable departments to perform a range of tasks, reduce manual labor, and […]

The offseason is typically defined as the period between your first and last typical frost dates. Soil temperatures dictate what plants need, not the dates on a calendar. This makes it that much more important to offer alternative services that aren’t reliant on the temperature of the soil. There are several challenges that the offseason […]