• Weeding–what to do when you have a big problem with overgrown weeds Plants that will make you stand out from your neighbors but are easy to maintain Green products for the lawn-the most environmentally safe fertilizers and treatments
• Projects that you’re working on with pictures of your work. Different stores you like to work with. Tools or techniques you would recommend.
• 1. Weekly timetable of what do to to treat the lawn/grass/flowers during the su mmer. 2. Environmentally friendly ways to take care of the lawn without harmful chemicals. 3. A comparative review of different types of mulch, including which is best and why.
• 1. In the summer, the landscaper should blog about how to maintain a healthy lawn. When and how much water is required? What type of fertilizer and when it should be applied. 2. Many people have summer vegetable gardens. Although it is not technically a landscaping function, clients would appreciate gardening tips. A landscaper can also give advice on fruit tree spraying and pruning. 3. What plants are drought resistant and keep looking great in the heat?
• I live in Florida – it’s so hot and there’s been no rain and we can only water once a week. Is my grass going to die? It’s so brown !! Make a list of what plants / flowers / bushes can take direct sun, should be in the shade etc. Does a landscaper charge different prices depending on what time of the year it is? Give some ball-park figures. People might be surprised at the number

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1.Weekly timetable of what do to to treat the lawn/grass/flowers during the su mmer. 2. Environmentally friendly ways to take care of the lawn without harmful chemicals. 3. A comparative review of different types of mulch, including which is best and why.

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write a great sales letter. With dozens of companies all offering the same services at similar prices you must differentiate yourself if you want to grow your business.

You don’t need an expensive, 2 sided, 4 color glossy flyer to do this. You don’t need to list every service you provide. Take a look in the Yellow Pages and note how many companies are all listing the same services. It’s usually something like lawn mowing, aeration, dethatching, pruning, fertilizing, topsoil, mulch, pavers, railroad ties, ponds, weed control, insect control, decks, fences, stone walls, plantings, etc. Obviously, those ads work to some degree otherwise people would have changed them over time. But wouldn’t you rather have a flyer that prequalifies prospective customers, has a high response rate and helps you increase your profit margins?

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1. An update on what I’ve done during the month in their gardens such as pruning certain shrubs, observing and treating insect and disease problems and summary of the month’s weather and its effects on their garden’s condition.
2. What to expect in the coming month. If I’m going to be spraying weeds during a certain week I’ll give them a heads to keep kids and pets off the grass.
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