Lawn Treatment Business. Success or Failure? #lawn #gardening

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🌱 Rob from Maxwell's grass cutting services diversified his offerings by getting qualified and adding weed and feed services to his business.

🌞 He invested in specific equipment for the new services, including sprayers and solutions for weed control and lawn nourishment.

💰 The initial investment for the equipment and certifications was approximately £1400, which Rob hoped would pay off in the long run.

📈 Despite aiming for 100 customers by the end of the first year and 200 by the second, Rob only managed to secure 21 customers for the new service.

💼 The weed and feed service brought in around £1800 a year gross, which covered the initial investment but didn’t provide immediate profit.

📊 Rob attributes the limited success of the new service to a lack of marketing effort and time commitment due to other job responsibilities.

📝 He plans to learn from his experience, refine his services, and improve his marketing strategy with updated promotional materials and online presence.

🔍 Rob intends to use his customer's lawns as case studies to fine-tune his weed and feed technique and learn more about the skills required.

🛠️ Liquid lawn treatments seem to offer better value and are a learning focus for Rob as he moves away from granular products due to rising costs.

👨‍🏫 The experience has been an educational journey for Rob, teaching him the importance of marketing and adapting business strategies.

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00:00 Introduction to Rob from Maxwell's Grass Cutting Services.

00:08 Rob talks about his weed and feed business service addition.

00:30 Rob explains his qualifications acquired over the winter (PA1 and PA6 licenses).

00:43 Overview of equipment Rob uses for weed and feed services.

01:08 Details of the backpack sprayer (Stihl SG 51) and the cost of Roundup Pro Vantage Weed Killer.

02:01 Introduction to the Cooper Pegler CP15 Classic backpack sprayer for weed and feed.

02:10 Mention of Green Solutions 1899 for lawn treatment.

02:30 Rob discusses the green force weed killer and other products like iron solution from Pro Clean.

03:08 Rob shows his granular spreading equipment and talks about the costs and efficiency of Miracle Grow weed and feed treatment.

04:04 The importance of having a leaf blower to clear granules off pavements.

04:36 Rob's investment cost in equipment and his hopes for it to be worth it in the long run.

04:58 Rob evaluates the success of his weed and feed service and admits it hasn't been a success primarily due to his own fault.

05:22 Discusses how his busy schedule with winter jobs and estate work limited his focus on the weed and feed side of the business.

06:35 Plans for marketing the lawn treatment service.

07:04 Number of customers currently using the weed and feed service.

07:36 The expectation of profit from the services offered.

07:47 One of Rob's customer's lawns used for monitoring the effects of his treatments.

08:06 Using the experience to learn about different treatments and products.

09:01 Reflections on the slow take-off of the weed and feed service and future expectations.

09:36 Insights on the benefits of liquid feed over granular.

10:51 Rob expresses disappointment at the results but remains committed to learning and improving the service.

11:07 Rob aims to keep a positive attitude and move forward with the business.

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What qualifications did you achieve for adding weed and feed to your services?

I went and got qualified in the PA1 and PA6 license.

What is the cost of Roundup Pro Vantage and what is its usage rate?

Roundup Pro Vantage is a five-liter container that costs 99 pounds, and I use approximately 20 milliliters per 10-liter backpack sprayer.

What is the coverage for the Green Solutions 1899, and how much does it cost per treatment?

One liter of Green Solutions 1899 will do 200 square meters of lawn, and my math says that's five pounds per treatment if you're doing 200 square meters.

Why did you choose the Cooper Pegler CP15 Classic instead of a larger model?

I went for the CP15 Classic instead of the 20 due to the pure weight.

What is the purpose of using the Husqvarna leaf blower after applying granular feed?

Every time I put some granular feed down, I always use the leaf blower to blow the granules back off the paths and onto the lawn to prevent stains on the patios.

How many customers have signed up for the weed and feed service, and how much revenue does it generate annually?

I'm up to 21 customers for the weed and feed service, and that equates to approximately 1,800 pounds a year gross.

What have you learned about the weed and feed business after your first attempt at it?

I've learned that it's a skill and that I need to put more effort into marketing, update my business pages, and use my experience as a learning curve. It's also been found that using liquid weed and feed seems to be a bit cheaper and can be more profitable than granular.

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