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Profiling – LawnGuru.net, Starting and Running a fun, profitable lawn care business

April 10th, 2008
Filed under Business, General, Lawns, Marketing

Ken LaVoie, owner of LawnGuru.net has written a very informative, eye-opening and honest (with himself and the business) book on how to start and run a successful lawn care business. Here is what some people have to say about his book:

“Ken,
My association with you has tripled my business and moved me ahead at LEAST 3 years from where I’d be if I did it all alone. Using the techniques in the Lawn Guru program have definitely saved me time, frustration AND MONEY! Thank you!

Jeremy Mushero
JM and Sons Lawn Specialists”

“Hi Ken,
I really liked your book. I think it hit home and the more others know about it the more they will read it.

Steve”

“Awesome book for beginner, Highly recommended and VERY reputable and Honest

Jim”

“Start your own amazingly profitable lawn care business” is the title of the book and it is one of The Lawn Blogs must reads. There are a lot of books on this topic out there but only a few can capture its reader. This book when you start to read it you want to finish it…you are able to take something with you, and apply it to your business. Great job Ken! We look forward to any future works.

Starting and Running a fun, profitable
lawncare and landscape business
Make $60-$80 per man hour doing what you love

This book and accompanying program will teach you step by step how to start a PROFITABLE lawn care business OR overhaul your exising one and create an above average income with benefits like health care, retirement, TIME OFF, and tax benefits, and increases your abilities as a lawn care business person and leader in your field. I believe that this program will save you YEARS of painful, expensive trial and error and get you on the road to BLAZING success quickly and with lightening effectiveness.

Right now I am offering HALF OFF either the ebook or the ebook and accompanying program. Go to www.lawnguru.net and choose your option from the menu on the left (after reviewing the site of course!) – then use THIS coupon code on checkout:
C7815

Cheers and send me your questions at ken@lawnguru.net

Richard Murphy
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How to Choose a Lawn Shape

January 25th, 2008
Filed under Lawns

I found this neat article on http://gardendesign.gradinamea.ro.

The best shape for your lawn is determined by its use, the landscape, appearance, and your desired maintenance level.

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Design for Your Needs
The most important factor in determining the best shape for your lawn is the way you plan to use it. If the lawn will be for recreation and entertaining, it should have a large, open area, such as that provided by circular and rectangular shapes. Most lawn sports, such as croquet, badminton, volleyball, putting, and boccie ball, also require an open space; most need a playing area.

The landscape also plays a role in the shape of the lawn. Some of the most interesting lawn designs trace the shadow patterns of the house and trees during the growing season. Although some types of grass tolerate shade, most require at least six hours of sun a day. In boggy or rocky areas or those with shallow roots from nearby trees and shrubs, the soil and terrain can be modified to handle turf, or the lawn should be located elsewhere.

If your primary concern is appearance, the site itself will present the primary limiting factors. You might choose a geometric shape to project a strong sense of order, control, and formality. Open or free-flowing shapes are more playful, relaxed, and natural.

Considerations when estimating maintenance are the total number square feet to mow and the total number of linear feet to edge. Undulating lines increase the amount of edging and trimming that is required.

Four Basic Shapes

Circular The most formal lawn shape, a circular lawn makes a strong visual statement. Level circular lawns are well-suited to entertaining. When laying out a circular lawn, it is worth taking the time to get the circles perfect. If this style appeals to you, you might also like ovals and half circles.
Rectangular Rectangular lawns lend themselves best to recreation. A rectangular lawn can be seen in one glance. This lawn shape is more suited to a formal than a natural garden. Ease of maintenance makes rectangular shapes an attractive choice. Different mowing patterns add a creative touch.
Open The open lawn is the most relaxed shape. Gently flowing lines have a soothing effect on the eye and the mind and fit well with an informal garden. This type of lawn often results when you allow the shade patterns of trees to determine the shape of the lawn. Open-shape lawns are suitable for recreation and entertaining.
Free-Flowing Free-flowing lawns are ideal for creating pocket gardens. This free-flowing lawn provides five different garden areas. This shape has the added benefit of illusion; not allowing the eye to see all the lawn at once draws a person into the garden, adds mystery, and may make the garden appear larger. Be aware of how much edging is required with this shape.

Ever-Green Services knows how to stripe

January 18th, 2008
Filed under Lawns, Photos

Mowing Heights

December 7th, 2006
Filed under Lawns

The following are recommended mowing heights for the most popular lawn grasses. In most areas and situations, a lawn will look good when mowed at any height within the range for its grass type.

Grass		Grass Height In Inches

Cool-Season Grasses

Bentgrass, Creeping		1/4 – 3/4
Bluegrass, Kentucky		1 1/2 – 2 1/2
Bluegrass, Rough		1 1/2 – 2
Fescue, Chewings		1 – 2 1/2
Fescue, Dwarf		1 1/2 – 2 1/2
Fescue, Hard		1 – 2 1/2
Fescue, Red		1 1/2 – 2 1/2
Fescue, Tall		2 – 3
Ryegrass, Annual		1 1/2 – 2
Ryegrass, Perennial		1 1/2 – 2

Warm-Season Grass
Bahiagrass		2 – 3
Bermudagrass, Common		3/4″ -1 1/2
Bermudagrass, Hybrid		1/2″ – 1
Centipedegrass		1 – 2
St. Augustine Grass		3 1/2 – 4
Zoysiagrass		1 – 2