Sheep as Lawn Mowers – The New Lawn Care Franchise?
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Looking for a creative lawn care franchise? It seems one man in Atlanta has put a new spin on things. Put away the lawn mowers and grab a shepherds cane. This is the new low tech approach to turf care. Or so he says…
Cash’s business is one-of-a-kind in Atlanta, Ga., where he and his partners rent sheep to homeowners, businesses and public agencies. With his flock of 200 ewes, his team is able to stamp out invasive plants species like poison ivy and kudzu and keep lawns perfectly manicured for a fraction of the cost of regular lawn services.
“We find that we typically cost [consumers] three-quarters less than the cost of using herbicides,” Cash said. “And we save them the man hours that go into putting herbicides out and trying to avoid running in to poison ivy, snakes and spiders.”
An average job on a home varies depending on several factors, Cash said, and can take anywhere from one to three days.
Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sheep-save-homeowners-big-on-lawn-care-costs-2011-11#ixzz1d1A7BPBZ
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