Author: Mara Hosner

The Best Lawn Service in Livonia, MI

Each month we recognize a standout provider who has demonstrated excellence across the board. This December, it’s Mark W. in Detroit!

📍 Service Area: Garden City, Livonia, Plymouth, Redford, Westland
✔️ Background Checked
🌿 1,165 Jobs Completed
⭐ 4.94 Customer Rating
📅 Joined LawnGuru: January 2018

Being a business owner can be difficult, it’s a rocky road full of trials and tribulations- trust us, we get it! But no one handles these challenges with as much grace as our Pro of the Month, Mark. By proactively reaching out withLawnGuru lawn service provider in Livonia, Michigan live ETA updates, or replying to those seeking landscaping advice from an expert, Mark’s always eager to chat with his customers. Read more

The Best Lawn Care in South Lyon, MI

Each month we recognize a standout provider who has demonstrated excellence across the board. This November, it’s Ronnie C. in Detroit!

📍 Service Area: Brighton, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, South Lyon
✔️ Background Checked
🌿 3,114 Jobs Completed
⭐ 4.98 Customer Rating
📅 Joined LawnGuru: May 2015

All of our providers are extremely skilled, yet Ronnie sets himself apart for Lake Como, Italy photohow uniquely multi-faceted he is. Read more

The Best Lawn Mowing Service in Snellville, GA

Each month we recognize a standout provider who has demonstrated excellence across the board. This September, it’s Jeremy C. in Atlanta!

📍 Service Area: Dacula, Lawrenceville, Lilburn, Loganville, Snellville
✔️ Background Checked
🌿 342 Jobs Completed
⭐ 4.90 Customer Rating
📅 Joined LawnGuru: June 2017

Jeremy sets the bar high across Atlanta, leading the charge by delivering quick & quality service.  Whether it’s lawn mowing or shrub trimming, leaf cleanup or pressure washing – if you name it, Jeremy can do it.  It’s no wonder he’s our most requested Provider across our southern territories.

It may come as a surprise that Jeremy started his career in the automotive world, at a company that employs thousands. He had a voice amongst those he managed, however his innovative ideas for efficiency were rarely heard.

Jeremy & Kellee's Wedding

Jeremy decided to step out on his own and utilize his skills in management, communication, and service.

He detailed his experience with property preservation; the properties being in poor, run down conditions,  pre determined pricing and depending on the severity of the property the rates were consistently underpriced. These types of laborers deserve a ton of credit, performing strenuous physical labor while getting close to nothing for the quality and quantity of work provided.

“Property Preservation was very difficult and when I couldn’t scale it in a way that made sense to me, I came to the realization that I didn’t own a business, my business owned me, it was depressing”

It was at this point that Jeremy was ready to throw in the towel and venture into something else.

Sometimes you have to hit rock bottom to channel inspiration and this was certainly the case. Read more

The Top Lawn Maintenance Provider in South Lyon, MI

Each month we recognize a standout provider who has demonstrated excellence across the board. This July, it’s David J. in Detroit!

📍 Service Area: New Hudson, Northville, Novi, South Lyon, Wixom
✔️ Background Checked
🌿 1,236 Jobs Completed
⭐ 4.97 Customer Rating
📅 Joined LawnGuru: December 2017

We’re proud to work with the toughest, most hard working guys in the industry. Being a father and owner of multiple businesses, David is really doing it all. We can vouch for him in saying his life is far from dull.

David began his foray into small business with his property management company that focuses on renting out multi-family homes and apartments throughout the Metro Detroit area. Managing properties led David to discovering LawnGuru.

Having started the company 12 years ago with one rental purchase in Madison Heights, David and his partner have worked tirelessly to build this business.

To date, they own and manage 32 rentals, and take care of everything from maintenance to book keeping.

Part of his responsibilities are lawn care and snow removal for his tenants. He figured if he was already out mowing and clearing snow at his rentals, why not pick up some extra work using the app to fill in the little bit of free time he had while maximizing profit.

In December 2017 David accepted his first LawnGuru service request and has completed 570 jobs using the app to date.

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There are those people that live to work and David is truly one of them. He’s constantly filling the empty gaps in his day with work related activities to ensure he’s met the needs of the customers he works with and for along with lending a hand to help family, friends and neighbors with favors.

It wasn’t long after he began using LawnGuru when he realized how much money there was to be made, and fully committed to making the platform a component of his income.

David invested in his new landscaping business venture by purchasing upwards of $20k in equipment. From mowers and string trimmers, to blowers and edgers; David made sure his mow trailer was stacked with top of the line equipment.

Upgrading his arsenal to take on more jobs, and complete his route was important to him. David doesn’t settle for mediocrity in any aspect of his life. He’s a go getter and we’re proud he’s part of the LawnGuru family.

 

    

What David Loves About LawnGuru

“It’s user friendly! Since Pros see a different view than customers, I wanted to know how the app looked on the customer facing side so I added myself as a customer, walked through it and thought it was great. I love how it sends the text updates letting customers know when I’m on my way and and how clear the lawn markings are in the app to help me identify property lines especially when it’s my first time out to a customers house. It’s so easy to use.” Read more

Heat Stress Isn’t Cool

It’s the middle of July and from California to Maine there’s a heat wave messing up our hair and our lawns.

It’s fairly common mid season for your lawn to dry out from the heat and start to look more like a bale of hay. By mid-July you’re likely missing the feeling of the lush green grass beneath your feet, and quite honestly, your dog probably feels the same way.

It’s time to give your lawn a little extra TLC. That means: watering regularly, staying off it while it regrows, and tending to it like you would a plant in your garden.

Heat stress occurs when temperatures climb with little relief from rain or cool conditions.

During peak summer months it’s best to water the lawn between 6am – 10 am. Lawns absorb the most moisture during morning hours when the weather is cool. This allows the water to flow directly to the roots as opposed to losing it to evaporation before it’s able to nourish your lawn. Read more

The Best Lawn Mowing Company in Springfield, PA

Each month we recognize a standout provider who has demonstrated excellence across the board. This June, it’s William and Jaime P. in Philly!

📍 Service Area: Cherry Hill, Lansdowne, Philadelphia, Springfield,
✔️ Background Checked
🌿 1,230 Jobs Completed
⭐ 4.89 Customer Rating
📅 Joined LawnGuru: April 2017

We think all of our providers are pretty incredible, and completely badass but this power couple might just take the cake. William and Jaime are devoted parents and two of the most industrious lawn care providers in Philadelphia we have. Since Jaime manages their operation, we want to take a moment to highlight her as she’s a true super woman. Read more

The Best Lawn Care & Snow Removal in Ann Arbor, MI

Each month we recognize a standout provider who has demonstrated excellence across the board. This April, it’s Diane C. in Detroit!

📍 Service Area: Ann Arbor, Belleville, Canton, Romulus Ypsilanti
✔️ Background Checked
🌿 2,884 Jobs Completed
⭐ 4.83 Customer Rating
📅 Joined LawnGuru: May 2016

We value our providers and know they work incredibly hard on and off the mower. A local business owner, devoted grandmother, and serial multi-tasker, Diane has earned the spot as LawnGuru’s first female “Provider of the Month!”lawn freshly cut in Ann Arbor Read more

Avoid These Customer Complaints

There are certain expectations a customer has when hiring a lawn company.

Hiring a lawn and snow service is a luxury, if customers are paying a pretty penny to have their property professionally maintained they’ll likely want some customer service, too.

As a provider, it’s best practice to make sure you create a checklist outside of the services they ordered. This ensures that they are not only pleased with the quality, but the experience as a whole. Keep in mind that a lot of business comes from referrals and every new customer is an opportunity for a mutually beneficial experience. 

Tardiness 

Communication should always be a top priority, whether it’s a delay or equipment malfunction, customers expect to be kept up to date on the status of their service.

If you’re unable to make it on the service day, your customer should be updated with as much notice as possible. For instances such as weather delays, when the grass is just too wet to mow, customers are often understanding. No one wants to endure long lasting lawn damage just to have their grass cut. Read more

The Highest Rated Lawn Service in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Each month we recognize a standout provider who has demonstrated excellence across the board. This March, it’s Jeff B. in Detroit!

📍 Service Area: Bloomfield Hills, Commerce, Waterford, West Bloomfield
✔️ Background Checked
🌿 2,801 Jobs Completed
⭐ 4.93 Customer Rating
📅 Joined LawnGuru: January 2016

Full time husband, father, firefighter, and LawnGuru all-star. We’re proud to work with local Pros who are also local heroes! Read more

The Best Lawn Service in Detroit, MI

Each month we recognize a standout provider who has demonstrated excellence across the board. This February, it’s Deese P. in Detroit!

📍 Service Area: Eastpointe, Grosse Pointe, Detroit, Roseville, Warren
✔️ Background Checked
🌿 1,648 Jobs Completed
⭐ 4.94 Customer Rating
📅 Joined LawnGuru: May 2016

Husband & wife lawn care providers in Detroit

Deese has always taken pride in lawn service so it was no surprise when his neighbors began to take notice and ask if he would be interested in doing their landscaping. With four kids and his wife Tiesse battling cancer, the answer was an obvious yes. Read more