FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
WEEKLY LAWN MOWING (Trimming/Edging, Cleanup) $50 - up to 1/4 acre (total property size) $65 - up to 1/2 acre BI-WEEKLY LAWN MOWING (for non-irrigated lawns) $65 - up to 1/4 acre $80 - up to 1/2 acre LAWN FERTILIZATION (current mowing customers, limited availability) The pricing below is per application (5 per season) based on the size of the turf area. $75 - up to 1/4 acre (10,890 sq. ft.) LAWN AERATION $120 - up to 1/4 acre (10,890 sq. ft.) $180 - up to 1/2 acre (21,780)
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
After a prospective client contacts me, I make arrangements to visit the property to discuss their particular concerns and goals. If I feel that I can help them, I follow up with an email estimate with a description of services. There is no contract, or long-term commitment.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am certified by the Michigan Department of Agriculture (turf, ornamental, and right-of-way). Yard Resource, LLC is a licensed pesticide application business in state of Michigan. I have a bachelor's and master's degree in music (plus 30 grad credits beyond a master's). In lawn care, I am just as committed to education. I have/am: ---Attended numerous in-person and online seminars in Michigan and Ohio including: Michigan State University Turf School Michigan and Ohio Turfgrass Associations Turfgrass Conferences. ---Taken several online courses. ---A growing library of industry-related books and apps. ---BEST Approved in Ohio as a result of taking 9 courses and successfully passing exams for each. ---Developed relationships with experienced green industry professionals. ---A member several professional organizations including, the National Association of Landscape Professionals, and the Ohio Turfgrass Association.