{"id":19161,"date":"2026-07-16T21:22:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T21:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/?post_type=nbly_service&#038;p=19161"},"modified":"2026-07-16T21:22:02","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T21:22:02","slug":"franklin-stump-removal","status":"publish","type":"nbly_service","link":"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/franklin\/stump-removal\/","title":{"rendered":"Stump Removal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-nbly-hero-banner\"><div class=\"nbly-block-container\"><div class=\"nbly-social-banner\"><ul class=\"\"><li>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/The-Grounds-Guys-of-Franklin-300443166760892\" aria-label=\"open facebook in a new window\">\n                        <svg>\n                            <use xlink:href=\"\/locations\/wp-content\/themes\/nbly\/assets\/images\/social-icon-sprite.svg#facebook-white\"><\/use>\n                        <\/svg>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li><li>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GroundsGuysUS\" aria-label=\"open twitter in a new window\">\n                        <svg>\n                            <use xlink:href=\"\/locations\/wp-content\/themes\/nbly\/assets\/images\/social-icon-sprite.svg#twitter-white\"><\/use>\n                        <\/svg>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li><li>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/groundsguys\" aria-label=\"open youtube in a new window\">\n                        <svg>\n                            <use xlink:href=\"\/locations\/wp-content\/themes\/nbly\/assets\/images\/social-icon-sprite.svg#youtube-white\"><\/use>\n                        <\/svg>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li><li>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thegroundsguysoffranklin\/\" aria-label=\"open instagram in a new window\">\n                        <svg>\n                            <use xlink:href=\"\/locations\/wp-content\/themes\/nbly\/assets\/images\/social-icon-sprite.svg#instagram-white\"><\/use>\n                        <\/svg>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li><li>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/groundsguys\/\" aria-label=\"open pinterest in a new window\">\n                        <svg>\n                            <use xlink:href=\"\/locations\/wp-content\/themes\/nbly\/assets\/images\/social-icon-sprite.svg#pinterest-white\"><\/use>\n                        <\/svg>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"hero-banner-content\"><div class=\"hero-banner-content-container\"><h1>Expert Stump Removal in Franklin, TN<\/h1><div class=\"nbly-hero-heading\">Reclaim Your Yard from Unwanted Stumps<\/div><p>Unwanted tree stumps can make your yard less attractive, create safety hazards, and limit how you use your outdoor space. <strong>Stump removal in Franklin, TN<\/strong> provides a long-term solution that improves curb appeal, prevents pest activity, and prepares your property for landscaping upgrades. At <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/franklin\/\">The Grounds Guys of Franklin<\/a><\/strong>, we deliver professional stump removal services designed to restore your lawn quickly, safely, and efficiently while protecting the beauty of your property. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/request-job-estimate\/\">Schedule your stump removal in Franklin, TN today<\/a> and let The Grounds Guys of Franklins restore your landscape with expert care.<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"nbly-cta-items\"><section class=\"wp-block-nbly-review-summary\">\n                                <div class=\"nbly-block-container\">\n                                    <div class=\"customer-images\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/wp-content\/themes\/nbly\/brands\/guy\/images\/testimonial-icon.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" 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You may unsubscribe at any time.<\/div>\n                                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"primary-btn nbly-schedule-service\" title=\"Request an Appointment\" attr-locationid=\"8949\">Request Job Estimate<\/button>\n                                        <\/form>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"service-form-success\">\n                                        <h2>Thank you for contacting us!<\/h2>\n                                        <p><\/p>\n                                    <div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hero-banner-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1248\" height=\"644\" src=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/guy-stump-removal-1-d.webp\" class=\"skip-lazy landing-hero-desktop-image wp-image-7707\" alt=\"A tree stump surrounded by green grass.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/guy-stump-removal-1-d.webp 1248w, https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/guy-stump-removal-1-d-300x155.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/guy-stump-removal-1-d-1024x528.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/guy-stump-removal-1-d-768x396.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1248px) 100vw, 1248px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-nbly-call-out-blocks\"><div class=\"nbly-block-container  call-out-right\"><div class=\"wp-block-nbly-call-out-blocks-content\"><h2>What to Expect When Scheduling Service<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-nbly-call-out-blocks-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-nbly-call-out-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-nbly-call-out-blocks-item-header\"><div class=\"nbly-call-out-blocks-icon icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><h3>Initial Consultation<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-nbly-call-out-blocks-item-content\">\n<p class=\"nbly-paragraph\">We begin by assessing the stump&#8217;s size, condition, location, and accessibility. This evaluation allows us to provide personalized recommendations and accurate pricing information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-nbly-call-out-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-nbly-call-out-blocks-item-header\"><div class=\"nbly-call-out-blocks-icon icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><h3>Customized Service Plan<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-nbly-call-out-blocks-item-content\">\n<p class=\"nbly-paragraph\">Every property is different. Our team develops a tailored approach designed to achieve the best possible outcome while protecting nearby landscaping elements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-nbly-call-out-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-nbly-call-out-blocks-item-header\"><div class=\"nbly-call-out-blocks-icon icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><h3>Efficient Removal Process<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-nbly-call-out-blocks-item-content\">\n<p class=\"nbly-paragraph\">Using specialized equipment, we carefully remove or grind the stump according to the agreed-upon plan. We work efficiently to minimize disruption to your property and daily routine.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-nbly-call-out-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-nbly-call-out-blocks-item-header\"><div class=\"nbly-call-out-blocks-icon icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><h3>Site Cleanup<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-nbly-call-out-blocks-item-content\">\n<p class=\"nbly-paragraph\">Once the work is complete, we remove debris and leave the area neat and ready for its next use, whether that&#8217;s reseeding, planting, or installing new landscape features.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1320\" height=\"1278\" src=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/guy-stump-removal-2-stump-w-roots.webp\" class=\"wp-image-7708\" alt=\"A big tree stump on its side, with roots exposed.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/guy-stump-removal-2-stump-w-roots.webp 1320w, https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/guy-stump-removal-2-stump-w-roots-300x290.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/guy-stump-removal-2-stump-w-roots-1024x991.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/guy-stump-removal-2-stump-w-roots-768x744.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1320px) 100vw, 1320px\" \/><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-nbly-callout-50-50\" data-nbly=\"true\"><div class=\"nbly-block-container call-out-right  \"><div class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1312\" height=\"742\" src=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/guy-stump-removal-3.webp\" class=\"wp-image-7709\" alt=\"A tree stump still implanted in grass.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/guy-stump-removal-3.webp 1312w, https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/guy-stump-removal-3-300x170.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/guy-stump-removal-3-1024x579.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/guy-stump-removal-3-768x434.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1312px) 100vw, 1312px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"\"><h2>Why Choose The Grounds Guys of Franklin for Stump Removal?<\/h2><div class=\"nbly-callout-content\"><ul class=\"nbly-rich-text-list\"><li class=\"nbly-rich-text-list-item\"><strong>Local Knowledge You Can Trust<\/strong> &#8211; Franklin homeowners understand the importance of maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces. Our team understands local soil conditions, seasonal challenges, and landscaping trends, allowing us to recommend practical solutions tailored to your property.<\/li><li class=\"nbly-rich-text-list-item\"><strong>Skilled and Experienced Professionals<\/strong> &#8211; Our trained crews use professional-grade equipment designed to remove stumps efficiently while minimizing disruption to surrounding grass, gardens, and hardscaping features.<\/li><li class=\"nbly-rich-text-list-item\"><strong>Commitment to Safety<\/strong> &#8211; Removing stumps without proper equipment can be dangerous and physically demanding. We prioritize safe work practices to protect your property and ensure every project is completed responsibly.<\/li><li class=\"nbly-rich-text-list-item\"><strong>Reliable Service and Clear Communication<\/strong> &#8211; We believe homeowners deserve a stress-free experience. From the initial consultation through project completion, our team keeps you informed about timelines, expectations, and recommendations.<\/li><li class=\"nbly-rich-text-list-item\"><strong>Dedicated to the Franklin Community<\/strong> &#8211; As a local service provider, The Grounds Guys of Franklins takes pride in helping homeowners maintain landscapes that enhance neighborhood beauty and property value. We are committed to delivering professional service with integrity, respect, and attention to detail.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"nbly-cta-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-nbly-cta-button\"><a class=\"primary-btn\" href=\"\/request-job-estimate\/\" target=\"_self\">Request Job Estimate<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-nbly-service-cards\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"nbly-block-container\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-nbly-service-cards-header\">\n                    <h2>How The Grounds Guys of Franklin Can Help You<\/h2>\n                    <p>The Grounds Guys is a full-service grounds care company. Our established systems allow us to deliver industry-leading lawn care and landscape solutions to commercial and residential clients. Built on a family tradition of caring, we are driven by a passion to exceed customer expectations and consistently deliver client satisfaction.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"nb-sc\"><li class=\"nb-sc-card\">\n                    <div class=\"nb-sc-content\">\n                        <div class=\"sc-content-container\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"260\" height=\"185\" src=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/guy-service-lawn-mowing-edging-260x185-1.webp\" class=\"wp-image-61\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                            <h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/franklin\/lawn-care\/\">Lawn and Grounds Maintenance<\/a><\/h3>\n                            <div>The Grounds Guys keep your lawn neat with expert mowing and clean edges.<\/div>\n                            <a class=\"sc-desktop-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/franklin\/lawn-care\/\">\n  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target=\"_self\">      Request Job Estimate  <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-nbly-service-area\"><div class=\"nbly-block-container\"><div class=\"service-area-header\"><div class=\"service-area-map-circle\"><svg class=\"nbly-icon\"><use xlink:href=\"\/locations\/wp-content\/themes\/nbly\/assets\/images\/hero-icon-sprite.svg#map-pin-white\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><h2>The Grounds Guys of Franklin<\/h2><\/div><p><strong>Choose the right grounds care services team in your area.<\/strong> When it comes to selecting the right team for your commercial or residential lawn care and landscaping services, The Grounds Guys is the right choice. <\/p><div class=\"serviced-cities\"><section class=\"wp-block-nbly-serviced-cities\">\n                            \n                            \n        <div id=\"nbly-service-map\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n        <script>\n            (g=>{var h,a,k,p=\"The Google Maps JavaScript 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 <div class=\"wp-block-nbly-service-list-header\"><h2>Services We Provide<\/h2><\/div>\n                                <ul class=\"wp-block-nbly-service-list-list\"><li class=\"wp-block-nbly-service-list-item\">\n                                <button class=\"wp-block-nbly-service-list-item-title\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                                    <div class=\"nbly-service-list-icon\">\n                                        <svg>\n                                            <use xlink:href=\"\/locations\/wp-content\/themes\/nbly\/assets\/images\/hero-icon-sprite.svg#star-primary\"><\/use>\n                                        <\/svg>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <h3>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/franklin\/lawn-care\/\">Lawn and Grounds Maintenance<\/a>\n                                    <\/h3>\n                                    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alt=\"The Grounds Guys crew standing in a circle with their hands in the center, in front of a branded company trailer.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/guy-join-our-team-desktop-1322x832-1.webp 1322w, https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/guy-join-our-team-desktop-1322x832-1-300x189.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/guy-join-our-team-desktop-1322x832-1-1024x644.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/guy-join-our-team-desktop-1322x832-1-768x483.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1322px) 100vw, 1322px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"\"><h2>Join Our Team<\/h2><div class=\"nbly-callout-content\"><p><\/p><p>The moment you put on a Grounds Guys uniform, you join a close-knit local team and a network of 200+ locations across the U.S. and Canada, which can offer unparalleled career growth and advancement opportunities.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Our franchise owners all share a vision of becoming the employers of choice in the markets they serve by creating a fun, rewarding, and engaging work environment that supports our core values of respect, integrity, and having fun in the process.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"nbly-cta-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-nbly-cta-button\"><a class=\"primary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.groundsguys.com\/\" target=\"_self\">View All Positions  <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-nbly-popular-cities\">\n                            <div class=\"nbly-block-container\">\n                                <h2>Most Popular Cities<\/h2>\n                                <ul>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/albany-ny\/\">Albany,&nbsp;NY<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/new-mexico\/albuquerque\/\">Albuquerque,&nbsp;NM<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/georgia\/atlanta\/\">Atlanta,&nbsp;GA<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/texas\/austin\/\">Austin,&nbsp;TX<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/baton-rouge\/\">Baton Rouge,&nbsp;LA<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/alabama\/birmingham\/\">Birmingham,&nbsp;AL<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/north-carolina\/charlotte\/\">Charlotte,&nbsp;NC<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/chattanooga\/\">Chattanooga,&nbsp;TN<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/ohio\/cincinnati\/\">Cincinnati,&nbsp;OH<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/ohio\/cleveland\/\">Cleveland,&nbsp;OH<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/south-carolina\/columbia\/\">Columbia,&nbsp;SC<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/ohio\/columbus\/\">Columbus,&nbsp;OH<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/texas\/dallas\/\">Dallas,&nbsp;TX<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/north-carolina\/durham\/\">Durham,&nbsp;NC<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/fort-lauderdale\/\">Fort Lauderdale,&nbsp;FL<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/texas\/fort-worth\/\">Fort Worth,&nbsp;TX<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/california\/fresno\/\">Fresno,&nbsp;CA<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/frisco\/\">Frisco,&nbsp;TX<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/north-carolina\/greensboro\/\">Greensboro,&nbsp;NC<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/connecticut\/greenwich\/\">Greenwich,&nbsp;CT<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/texas\/houston\/\">Houston,&nbsp;TX<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/florida\/jacksonville\/\">Jacksonville,&nbsp;FL<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/missouri\/kansas-city\/\">Kansas City,&nbsp;MO<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/league-city\/\">League City,&nbsp;TX<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/lexington-ky\/\">Lexington,&nbsp;KY<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/greater-little-rock\/\">Little Rock,&nbsp;AR<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/florida\/melbourne\/\">Melbourne,&nbsp;FL<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/arizona\/mesa\/\">Mesa,&nbsp;AZ<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/florida\/miami\/\">Miami,&nbsp;FL<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/montgomery-al\/\">Montgomery,&nbsp;AL<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/myrtle-beach\/\">Myrtle Beach,&nbsp;SC<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/tennessee\/nashville\/\">Nashville,&nbsp;TN<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/ohio\/new-albany\/\">New Albany,&nbsp;OH<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/nebraska\/omaha\/\">Omaha,&nbsp;NE<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/florida\/orlando\/\">Orlando,&nbsp;FL<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/arizona\/phoenix\/\">Phoenix,&nbsp;AZ<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/pennsylvania\/pittsburgh\/\">Pittsburgh,&nbsp;PA<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/north-carolina\/raleigh\/\">Raleigh,&nbsp;NC<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/virginia\/richmond\/\">Richmond,&nbsp;VA<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/st-augustine-fl\/\">Saint Augustine,&nbsp;FL<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/texas\/san-antonio\/\">San Antonio,&nbsp;TX<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/california\/san-diego\/\">San Diego,&nbsp;CA<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/savannah-ga\/\">Savannah,&nbsp;GA<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/spokane\/\">Spokane,&nbsp;WA<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/springfield-mo\/\">Springfield,&nbsp;MO<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/florida\/tampa\/\">Tampa,&nbsp;FL<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/oklahoma\/tulsa\/\">Tulsa,&nbsp;OK<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/virginia-beach\/\">Virginia Beach,&nbsp;VA<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/east-wichita\/\">Wichita,&nbsp;KS<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n                <\/section>\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-nbly-states\">\n                            <div class=\"nbly-block-container\">\n                                <h2>Our States<\/h2>\n                                <ul><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/alabama\/\">Alabama<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/arizona\/\">Arizona<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/arkansas\/\">Arkansas<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/california\/\">California<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/colorado\/\">Colorado<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/connecticut\/\">Connecticut<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/florida\/\">Florida<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/georgia\/\">Georgia<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/idaho\/\">Idaho<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/illinois\/\">Illinois<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/indiana\/\">Indiana<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/iowa\/\">Iowa<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/kansas\/\">Kansas<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/kentucky\/\">Kentucky<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/louisiana\/\">Louisiana<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/massachusetts\/\">Massachusetts<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/michigan\/\">Michigan<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/minnesota\/\">Minnesota<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/mississippi\/\">Mississippi<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/missouri\/\">Missouri<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/montana\/\">Montana<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/nebraska\/\">Nebraska<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/nevada\/\">Nevada<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/new-hampshire\/\">New Hampshire<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/new-jersey\/\">New Jersey<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/new-mexico\/\">New Mexico<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/new-york\/\">New York<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/north-carolina\/\">North Carolina<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/ohio\/\">Ohio<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/oklahoma\/\">Oklahoma<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/oregon\/\">Oregon<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/pennsylvania\/\">Pennsylvania<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/south-carolina\/\">South Carolina<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/south-dakota\/\">South Dakota<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/tennessee\/\">Tennessee<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/texas\/\">Texas<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/utah\/\">Utah<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/vermont\/\">Vermont<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/virginia\/\">Virginia<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/washington\/\">Washington<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/west-virginia\/\">West Virginia<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><li>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/wisconsin\/\">Wisconsin<\/a>\n                                    <\/li><\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n                <\/section>\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-discover-neighborly\">\n                        <div class=\"nbly-block-container\">\n                            <div class=\"discover-logos\">\n                                <a href=\"\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Grounds Guys - opens in new tab\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.groundsguys.com\/locations\/wp-content\/themes\/nbly\/brands\/guy\/images\/footer-logo.svg\" alt=\"The Grounds Guys Logo\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                                <\/a>\n              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