Late winter: book the season
Most homeowners pick a maintenance company once and stay. Text and email last year's customers first, then run a mailing to the streets you already work on. Route density is profit, so aim at neighbors of current clients.
Spring and summer
- Yard sign on every install, with a short phone number.
- Before and after photos on Google and Facebook every week.
- Nextdoor recommendations from happy clients.
Off-season
Design consultations for next year, snow removal, holiday lights, or firewood. The same customers, a different job, and crews kept busy.
Questions
Is Nextdoor worth it for landscapers?
Often. Neighbor recommendations carry weight, and the free business page is enough to start.
Should landscapers run ads?
In spring, for installs. Maintenance work mostly comes from referrals and route density.
What should a landscaping website show?
Projects with photos, the towns you serve, and a quote form.
About the author
Jason Murphy, Founder
Jason has spent two decades building sites, search programs, and digital products for businesses. At Lehvel, he leads product and strategy.
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