Spring-Green Blog

10 Advantages of Owning Your Own Franchise

If you are thinking about taking the big step of going into business for yourself, or if you have an existing business that you’re looking to grow, then you should consider franchise ownership. Becoming a franchise owner is an often overlooked option for many business owners, but it is a great option with many associated benefits. The first step is to research different franchise operations that would interest you. Then, ask questions, and remember to keep an open mind. You might discover that becoming a franchise owner is a perfect […]

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Happy New Year from Spring-Green!

On behalf of everyone at Spring-Green Lawn Care, we wish you Season’s Greetings and a Happy New Year! We hope you will enjoy everything that 2015 brings to you and your loved ones, and that you had a safe and happy holiday weekend. As for us, Spring-Green Lawn Care would not be the lawn care service provider it is today without the hard work and dedication of everyone who is part of our Spring-Green family. We are very thankful for the opportunity to contribute to our customers lives by enriching […]

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Missouri Lawn Care Veteran Jason Vahle Joins Spring-Green Lawn Care Franchise System

Jason Vahle of St. Charles, Missouri, owner of Green Thumb Lawn Care ‘n’ Landscape is a self-made lawn care expert. For almost a decade, Vahle has run his company to great success, growing to achieve nearly $1 million in revenue annually. However, Vahle wasn’t ready to rest on his laurels, so he sought an opportunity to expand further by deciding to join the Spring-Green Lawn Care franchise system. Now, aided by the unparalleled level of support that Spring-Green provides, Vahle is looking to outpace his previous successes. Recruited after college […]

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2014 Lawn Care Summit Recap: Pollinator Decline and More

From the desk of Harold Enger, Spring-Green’s lawn care expert: I recently attended the Lawn Care Summit from December 3rd until the 5th in Tampa, FL. This program is hosted by the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) and the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), and has been for the past six years. There are numerous state-sponsored turf education programs that occur throughout the year, but the Lawn Care Summit is the only national meeting that presents topics that may be of interest to anyone and everyone. About 150 professionals from lawn […]

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Networking with Landscape Management: Spring-Green at the 2014 Lawn Care Forum

Charlie Marshall, Spring-Green franchise owner in Centreville, Virginia, was invited to attend Landscape Management’s Lawn Care Forum on November 11th through the 13th at the Reunion Resort in Orlando, Florida. Thirty-four lawn care operators from across the country attended the forum, which focused on peer networking, one-on-one discussions with various product and equipment vendors, and educational topics. Charlie stated that he was impressed with the level of professionalism of the attendees, most of whom were business owners. He said that these were seasoned veterans who have worked in the lawn […]

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Steve Downin Returns to his Roots by Opening a Spring-Green Lawn Care Franchise

Steve Downin has been in the lawn care industry since graduating college in the early 1980s. Needing a way to grow his business and ensure continued success, Downin, owner of Right-of-Way-Turf-Ornamental, Inc., looked to Spring-Green Lawn Care for an opportunity to ensure stability in what can be a tumultuous industry. Now, the industry veteran is combining his wealth of experience with Spring-Green’s own reputation as the nationwide leader in lawn and tree care services by opening a new Spring-Green Lawn Care franchise in the Columbus, Indiana area. Downin began his career in […]

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Spring-Green’s Professional Development Seminar Series

During the winter and early spring, Spring-Green’s expert on lawn care Harold Enger will travel to over 20 cities throughout the winter and early spring to host professional development seminars to benefit franchise owners’ staff and managers alike. The topics Enger will discuss include things like sessions on customer service, best practices for handling cancels in the field, injector system calibration and troubleshooting, invasive weeds and their control, common diseases and management practices. Each seminar represents a terrific learning opportunity, as every session is drawn from the wellspring that is Spring-Green’s […]

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Recognizing Our Veterans

In recognition of Veterans Day 2014, we would like to reflect on the service provided by our men and women in uniform serving both at home and overseas. At Spring-Green, we have a special reverence for those who serve. Spring-Green’s chairman Tom Hofer—a veteran of the Navy who served in the Vietnam War as a pilot conducting anti-submarine missions—and many of our franchise owners, too, have served our nation with distinction. People like Jim Anderson, Mike Bell, Matt Denney, Lenny Geibel, Eric Chapman, Roger Grose, Jim Hoelsworth, Kevin Holker and Bruce […]

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Get Out The Vote

On November 4th voters around the country will turn out and elect all 435 of our nation’s representatives, 33 senators, 38 governors, 46 state legislators, and a countless number of local elected officials. At Spring-Green Lawn Care, we know the value of voting. In fact, much of the great work we do is owed in part to elections. To begin with, Spring-Green’s National Advisory Council, which is elected by area franchisees, helps new and existing franchises provide the kind of quality lawn care customers have come to expect. Run by […]

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Happy Halloween from Spring-Green

Sooner rather than later, winter will be here and with it, the holiday season. Our homes and lawns may be festooned with decorations now, but it’s only a matter of time before many are blanked in a sea of white. As our lawns and gardens take a much-deserved break from giving us the beautiful views we love, why not take the time to make sure that you, too, are finding a good balance between work and play? While we’re taking a well-deserved rest from a hectic year, Spring-Green is always […]

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