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About The Grounds Guys of Jacksonville Beaches, Northside, and Yulee

Meet Our Owner: Navy Veteran James O’Brien

After 22 respectable years in the Navy serving our country, James O’Brien decided to work without boundaries. Eager to reap the rewards he sowed as an individual, he sought to provide his fellow community members with a helpful service at a fair price. A lover of the outdoors, stepping into franchise ownership with The Grounds Guys of Jacksonville Beaches, Northside, and Yulee became the natural next step.

As O’Brien grew his business, he brought exceptionally skilled members onto his team to enable him to keep up with the high number of customers that sought his services. With over 45 years of industry experience, the group enjoys sharing their knowledge and investing in their development. Taking pride in the quality of work and products the team provides their customers, O’Brien says, “We do not take shortcuts or use inferior products. A customer is making an investment in their property, and we are going to give them exactly what they are looking for.”

Meet Our Owner: Navy Veteran James O’Brien
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Some of the team’s favorite services include the installation of:

  • Beautiful landscapes
  • Lush, vibrant sod
  • Elegant outdoor lighting

After putting in dedicated effort towards installing lawn features for their customers, O’Brien and his team deliver reliable maintenance services that keep the landscape and hardscape in excellent condition year-round. We were even awarded a top service provider and we are approved by Home Advisor.

As a local resource for Jacksonville Beaches, Northside, and Yulee residents, the team understands the nuances of Florida’s climate. Knowing the soil, the weather patterns, and how to best serve their community provides customers with the best possible results. O’Brien is passionate about giving back to his neighbors with the resources only a nationally recognized and trusted brand network could access. It’s the ideal balance between a small business owner with a team full of talent and a nationwide business honing advanced technologies and techniques.

To learn more about O’Brien, the team, or to book services, dial our number or get in contact online.

Work with Our Licensed Experts

A beautiful lawn doesn’t just happen by itself – it requires the care of licensed professionals to ensure it thrives year-round. As proud members of NALP (The National Association of Landscape Professionals) and the Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA), The Grounds Guys offers the experience and tools to ensure the beauty of virtually any landscape.

In addition, we are licensed, certified, and thoroughly trained to ensure you receive lawn maintenance that meets your needs and exceeds your expectations. We know the soil, know the climate, and can provide lawn care solutions customized to your property’s needs and your preferences. If your home is in need of other services or repairs, click to learn more about our community of home service experts at Neighborly.

Call The Grounds Guys today for more information about us and how we can help you with all your lawn maintenance needs.

We Live Our Code of Values by R.I.C.H.

Respect

  • Treating others as we would like to be treated.

  • Listening with the intent to understand what is being said and acknowledging that what is said is important to the speaker.

  • Responding in a timely fashion.

  • Speaking calmly, and respectfully, without profanity or sarcasm.

  • Acknowledging everyone as right from their own perspective.

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Integrity

  • Making only agreements we are willing, able and intend to keep.

  • Communicating any potentially broken agreements at the first appropriate opportunity to all parties concerned.

  • Looking to the system for correction and proposing all possible solutions if something is not working.

  • Operating in a responsible manner: "above the line."

  • Communicating honestly and with purpose.

  • Asking clarifying questions if we disagree or do not understand.

  • Never saying anything about anyone that we would not say to him or her.

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Customer Focus

  • Continuously striving to maximize internal and external customer loyalty.

  • Making our best effort to understand and appreciate the customer's needs in every situation.

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Having Fun in the Process!

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Service You Can Trust!

Let us know how we can help you today.

Helpful Resources

  • Beautiful front yard with a variety of flowers and plants.

    What Landscaping Zone Are You in and Why Does It Matter?

    If you are someone who hasn't had much success growing plants and flower in and around your yard, there may be a good reason. Before you throw up your hands and sell off your gardening tools you need to read this article because you may very well have a ‘green thumb’ after all.

  • A stone firepit with Adirondack chairs facing a wooded backyard.

    Outdoor Landscaping Ideas

    As the days grow longer and temperatures get warmer, families gravitate to the outdoors to relax and enjoy all that nature has to offer. Make the most of your backyard and personalize your outdoor living space with these creative landscaping ideas from experienced professionals at The Grounds Guys®, with options to suit every type of lifestyle and any size of yard or budget.

  • A fertilizer spreader on a lawn with bag of fertilizer next to it.

    Why You Should Schedule a Spring Tune-up for Your Lawn

    Raising a family – or even just enjoying time with friends – usually leads to having a busy schedule. But if that busy schedule has caused you to neglect your spring lawn maintenance in the last few years, it may be time to bring in some help.

Find The Grounds Guys Near Me

Let us know how we can help you today.

Call us at (904) 447-5422
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