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The prospect of breaking into the larger commercial landscaping market can seem daunting. But often, it can mean the difference between life and death for a small business. The same can be said of unanticipated growth - too much too fast can cripple an entire operation. So, the question remains: how can I safely break into […]

September 2014 - Entrepreneur Magazine featured U.S. Lawns franchisee Steve Ferguson for their Franchise Players series. Steve gave his insight into franchising, including why to buy a franchise, why choose U.S. Lawns, and what advise he would give to individuals who want to own their own franchise. Steve and his wife Teana were inducted into […]

September 2014 - Retail Facility Business magazine recently published on their website an article by U.S. Lawns President Ken Hutcheson about Rapid Response. It includes information about proper awareness and planning that will help speed the recovery and lessen the extent of long term damage to a retail property. For instance, preventative measures, including identifying […]

Septenber 2014 - Hotel Executive has published U.S. Lawns President Ken Hutcheson’s article on his insights into landscaping for ponds and pools, including top considerations, harmonizing with nature, plants & trees and more. View full article

August 2014 - Facilities Maintenance Decisions magazine posted a two-part article about our insights on maintaining, repairing and/or replacing irrigation systems, which includes evaluating the system and smart technologies. View full article

There’s no denying the importance of your crew. In addition to creating landscapes, they build your public image. And yet, so often we hear the same complaints from owners: it’s hard to attract and retain good labor. When U.S. Lawns opened in 1986, this wasn’t as difficult. Entry level workers typically made around $3 an […]

We’ve talked enough about abstractions like “radical personalization.” Let’s put the idea to work in the context of your daily business. How do you make every interaction personal, from the proposal to the account maintenance phase? Here are 6 tips on taking personal service to the next level: 1. Don’t network; change lives. Many of […]

Darrick and Melinda Stirling could give plenty of advice. After two years as U.S. Lawns owners, they’ve already landed in the Million Dollar Club and expanded their operation to two territories in the Kansas City area. But Darrick and Melinda aren’t the types to brag about their accomplishments. In fact, what motivates them most is […]

Surplus wealth is a sacred trust which its possessor is bound to administer in his lifetime for the good of the community. - Andrew Carnegie Corporate giving is nothing new. From Andrew Carnegie’s libraries to the Rockefeller Foundation, American business interests have embraced the impetus to “give back” since the Industrial Revolution. As a country, […]