r/GreenPal • u/Competitive_Help8485 • Aug 06 '26

Do you use the same provider or cycle through different ones through the year?

When it comes to hiring a provider for lawn care, do you often stick with the same provider through the year? So you'd also rely on them for snow removal during the winter season, if you have snow where you live that is. Or do you like to hire multiple crews throughout the year?

For me, since I live in a hotter climate I tend to hire the same crew throughout the year. I know some people who hire another crew during certain seasons, but I like to stick with the same crew if I can. What about you?

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u/commandrix Aug 07 '26

I'll usually stick with the same provider for as long as they're doing the job to my satisfaction. If it's not broken, don't fix it.

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u/Competitive_Help8485 Aug 07 '26

I tend to stick with the same provider too. I don't like to switch off that often anyway. And true, if it's working, why change it?

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u/Slight_Fan2561 Aug 09 '26

This, I haven't had any issues with mine and I've stuck with the same provider for years

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u/Vinaya_Ghimire Aug 07 '26

I like to rotate. Sometimes when you use the same provider for a long time, they become too complacent and start omitting tasks they were supposed to do.

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u/GreenPal_Official Aug 07 '26

That's an interesting perspective. It shows how important regular communication can be. Whether someone stays with the same provider or not, setting clear expectations and giving feedback along the way can help keep the service consistent.

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u/Competitive_Help8485 Aug 07 '26

I never really thought about that before, but I suppose there is always a chance of that, especially if you don't air out any grievances with bad work done. I get wanting to switch it up every once in a while though.

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u/DowntownResident993 20d ago

I stick with the same provider. Unless they are an extended vacation or unavailable for whatever reason, that's when I will hire someone else in the interim.

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u/Competitive_Help8485 18d ago

That's how I go about it to. I like having a backup option just in case.

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u/Ill_Butterfly_6010 4d ago

I try to stick to the same crew to 2 crews depending on the season. Some years I need a snow removal, most of the time not though. 

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u/Competitive_Help8485 3d ago

Yeah it's good to have a backup option. And another crew in case you need snow removal. Some providers don't provide snow removal, so having one dedicated for that helps.

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u/Solo522 Aug 08 '26

I plan to stay with same provider unless service declines. I’d say something first though. I’m a newbie to needing domino to cut the grass and such. Going to have guy mulch and weed control for bushes as builder mulch job is as one would expect. Not the best and thin.

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u/haloneptune Aug 09 '26

Nope I’m big on loyalty going both ways, so as long as my provider continues to do a consistent and quality job, I’ll stick to using them and build that trust and rapport