Have you been searching for the best lawn care service near me?
When it comes to having the best lawn on the block, you know that you need a professional in your corner. Lawn care can be complicated and you want to make sure that you get everything right.
But there are a lot of lawn care companies in North Texas, so how do you choose the one that is right for you?
It all boils down to researching your options. It definitely takes some time, but you need to compare companies side-by-side and determine which would make the right choice for you.
We’re helping you get that process started.
At Grassperson, we know that we’re not your only option. We’ve written other Grassperson lawn service comparison articles that show how we stack up to our competition.
In this article, we will look at Emerald Lawns vs. Grassperson lawn service comparison. Emerald Lawns is a larger company and one you are likely to come across in your search for the best lawn care service near me.
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So, who is Emerald Lawns and how do they compare to Grassperson?
Emerald Lawns is headquartered in Austin, Texas and has moved into working in our North Texas service area since their acquisition by the Senske Family of Companies (SFC).
The Senske Family of Companies is a home services company that is focused on growth through mergers and acquisitions throughout the United States and Canada. They have already acquired other brands like Nutri-Lawn, Turf Doctor, Mosquito Buzz Arbor-Nomics, and more.
SFC is backed by the private equity firm GTCR, which is based in Chicago and has many investments across many sectors.
This is probably one of the biggest differences between Grassperson and Emerald Lawns.
At Grassperson Lawn & Landscape, we are locally owned and operated and only focused on lawn and landscaping. We are not owned by a larger private equity or corporation. And we’re not a large chain (like a TruGreen or a Weed Man).
We’re also focused on being a family business and we are dedicated specifically to the North Texas region. We take pride in serving homes across Denton and Collin Counties in North Texas, including communities like Flower Mound, Lewisville and Highland Village.
At Grassperson, we are lawn care experts because we know that when homeowners care about having the “best lawn on the block, they need someone who is highly skilled at working on their property.
We also believe that when it comes to diagnosing possible problems, you need an expert with a deep understanding of lawn care.
Although Grassperson is not a name known around the entire state of Texas, it is a name that is well-known in our local area, where we feel it matters.
In fact, we believe that our locality gives us an advantage in terms of truly getting to know our clients and remaining incredibly in tune with the local region. We live here and work here, just like you.
In terms of the services offered, Emerald Lawns has many of the same offerings as Grassperson.
This includes lawn care services like fertilization, weed control, liquid aeration, and more. They also have pest control services like mosquito, fire ant, and flea and tick. And they have tree and shrub care services, landscaping, and holiday decor.
From their website, it appears that Emerald Lawns has one lawn care package with eight rounds of treatments. This is a little different from Grassperson where we have three different lawn care packages, depending on what you’re looking for and what you need included. We have the Basic, Plus, and Premier packages.
From what we’ve seen, Emerald Lawns is a solid competition that does a good job with the lawn and landscaping services they offer.
In addition to the services offered, it’s important to remember that WHO is doing the work matters. We are happy to see that Emerald Lawn does appear to use a lot of pictures of real people that work for them, not just stock photos.
At Grassperson, our team is incredibly important to us.
We are a family business and strongly committed to making our company a great place to work. We offer great benefits, competitive pay, career advancement, and an overall rewarding work environment.
Why does this matter to you, the customer?
It matters because we have team members who are happy and who enjoy coming to work. As a result, they work hard and they enjoy getting to know our customers. Even though turnover is generally high in our industry, we have a strong retention rate with many long-tenured employees.
It’s always a good idea to hear from people who get services from the lawn care company before choosing a lawn care company.
What do they like about the company?
What do they think their lawn care company could do better?
A really easy way to get all of this information in one spot is to look at a third-party review site like Google Reviews and see how the company is rated and what people have to say about it.
Online reviews provide customers an opportunity to review a company on a 5-star scale as well as share comments.
We typically recommend looking for a company that has at least 4 stars, though 4.5 or higher is going to give you the “cream of the crop” options for North Texas lawn care.
On Google Reviews, Grassperson (at the time we published this blog) had 4.9 stars and 405 reviews.
As a much larger company, Emerald has 4.8 stars and more than 3,000 reviews, which is also commendable.
We do recommend also reading through the comments when looking at reviews as this is a great way to gain specific insights into customer experiences.
When deciding between different lawn care companies, there is often an inclination to compare lawn care program pricing.
But you should know this is a slippery slope and again can be meaningless information if you don’t fully understand what you are getting for your investment. While we don’t know what Emerald Lawns charges for lawn care, in general, we would advise you against comparing lawn care companies this way.
Here’s a few reasons why.
Sometimes a lawn care program seems cheaper at one company than another because it’s missing important lawn care services that you need. This is why you must do your due diligence and understand what services you are getting for your investment. If you have to add-on a lot of extra services later, it might not be the real “value” you thought you’d found.
Comparing lawn care programs based on cost alone is also problematic as there are many factors that impact cost which need to be weighed. For instance, a company that charges less for their lawn care program might be able to do so because they’re skimping on the products they use. As you might imagine, high-quality lawn care products cost more money.
Similarly, some companies might cut back on hiring quality technicians or purchasing top-of-the-line equipment. All of this might make your lawn care package cheaper, but you’re sacrificing results!
At the end of the day, what you really need to compare is the value that you’re receiving for your investment, not the cost of the lawn care program.
At the end of the day, your wise choice in lawn care services boils down to being able to put in your due diligence and understand what you’re getting. The last thing that you want is to get started with a lawn care company, be displeased with the service, and have to start over.
From what we’ve seen of Emerald Lawns, they do a good job and are a solid competitor. The biggest difference is their size and the fact that they are owned by a large private equity investor.
No matter who you ultimately choose, we want you to be happy. We want to see you get the lawn care results that you’re after. We get to know our clients and build long-lasting relationships over time.
We not only care about helping North Texas homeowners achieve the best lawn on the block, but we also care about being a true partner in the care of their property.
Ready to work with Grassperson at your North Texas home? Get a free quote and get ready to enjoy the best lawn on the block!