FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Chrissy Ronje, 800.490.7501, ext. 0681 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (December 14,2011) – The Grounds Guys® has been selected for the 2011 Best of Virginia Beach Award in the Retail Landscaping category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, USCA ...
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Blog Posts in 2011
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The Grounds Guys Receive 2011 Best of Virginia Beach Award
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Dina Dwyer-Owens, CEO of The Dwyer Group, to Appear on "Undercover Boss" Jan. 22
December 5, 2011 Dina Dwyer-Owens, CEO of The Dwyer Group, to Appear on “Undercover Boss” Jan. 22 WACO, Texas – (Dec. 1, 2011) – Dina Dwyer-Owens, Chairwoman and CEO of The Dwyer Group , will appear on CBS’s hit reality show “ Undercover Boss ,” on Sunday, Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. CT. The two-time Emmy nominated “Undercover Boss” kicks off its third season on Jan. 15 and continues the quest to enable some of ...Continue Reading -
The Grounds Guys Donate Time, Money and Goods to Ronald McDonald House Charities
November 30, 2011 Waco, Texas (November 29, 2011) The Grounds Guys®across North America banded together to honor Monika Day, November 8, 2011. Throughout the U.S. and Canada their teams dedicated time, services and donated household products valuing over $6,000. On November 8, 2004 the van Stralen family suffered the tragic loss of their beloved sister, Monika Woerlen, along with her seven children. “We learned ...Continue Reading -
The Grounds Guys Gift of Life Grand Opening Event
October 7, 2011 SAN MARCOS, Texas (October 7, 2011) - The Grounds Guys® is the newest service franchise in the lawn, garden, landscaping, and lawn care industry and is proud to announce a new franchise location servicing the San Marcos, Texas, area. A Gift of Life grand opening event will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on October 7, 2011, at the Three Dudes Winery, 125 Old Martindale Road. A portion of the ...Continue Reading -
RMHC Recognizes The Grounds Guys at Its 2011 International Conference
April 25, 2011 Ronald McDonald House Charities ® (RMHC ® ) recognized The Grounds Guys and The Dwyer Group® for their support at the 2011 RMHC International Conference. The RMHC global system comes together every two years to rally around its common mission of creating, finding and supporting programs that directly improve the health and well being of children. The event took place Aug. 9-12 in Chicago, Ill. In ...Continue Reading -
Top Reasons for Proper Pruning
April 11, 2011 Pruning is a gardening practice that is frequently misunderstood and incorrectly practiced. All too often gardeners wait until a plant has outgrown its intended space before they decide to prune. Other gardeners incorrectly view pruning as an annual spring ritual that must be done -- sometimes when it is not needed. Here are the four main reasons pruning is necessary to maintain a well-manicured ...Continue Reading -
The Fight Against Crabgrass
April 9, 2011 Crabgrass is an annual plant, which comes up from seed every spring. It develops an aggressive spreading in June through July. Once established, it is extremely difficult to remove without harming desirable grasses. Get a jump on stopping crabgrass by applying a pre-emergent control. This chemical will burn tender, young sprouts off of crabgrass. The key to success is timing. If crabgrass ...Continue Reading -
Healthy Benefits to Yard Work
April 9, 2011 No one likes to spend their weekends in the yard, but a day out in the yard can have some healthy benefits. So put down that remote and take some time out in the yard to help promote a healthy you. Mowing your lawn once a week is a great way to get aerobic exercise. Try using a push mower for an even better workout. An average adult weighing 150 pounds will burn approximately 300 calories per hour ...Continue Reading