A gorgeous green lawn doesn’t just happen magically.
It’s actually the result of a great deal of hard work, often by a professional who understands lawns and what they need to survive and thrive.
Getting the best results on your lawn means investing in the best company to care for it.
Naturally, that may not be as easy as it sounds. When looking for a lawn care service in Central and Southern MD, you may notice there are quite a bit of choices out there.
It can be challenging to choose a company from this long list of names. You want the right company that will understand your specific lawn care challenges, and you definitely don’t want to regret the choice you make once you bring someone on board.
On top of that, all you really want is a great lawn with as little hassle as possible. We get it.
During your search for a lawn care professional in Maryland, NaturaLawn of America will likely come up. And you’ll probably want to compare that company to Natural Green. We did some legwork for you on the similarities and differences between the companies to help. 
NaturaLawn vs. Natural Green: The Franchise vs. a Local Business
Founded in 1987, NaturaLawn of America is a national franchise. Since beginning to franchise their operations in 1989, the company grew to service more than 100,000 customers in 24 states and the District of Columbia. That includes five locations in Maryland.
The two NaturalLawn locations in the Natural Green Systems service area include Prince Georges County and Annapolis.
While NaturalLawn employs 36 owners holding 91 licenses, Natural Green is a fraction of that size. We think this narrow focus matters more to our customers. We also know our smaller size makes it possible for us to get to know our customers really well.
Staying abreast of local weather fluctuations and common lawn issues keeps our quality of service high. Trying to understand multiple climates and different grasses might be too distracting, so we like sticking to Central and Southern Maryland. 
Comparing Services
There are some similarities between NaturaLawn’s services and those Natural Green offers. They look pretty similar, in fact. We both offer lawn care with fertilization, weed control, insect control, and disease control. We also both provide aeration and mosquito control.
NaturaLawn of America does tout a “natural alternative” program and an “alternative” program. The first is their version of a partially “organic” approach, which is a popular buzzword today. The reason they can’t offer a truly 100 percent organic program is because they are not as effective as many homeowners desire.
The second program means that they tackle lawn issues through monitoring for problems, and then targeting control with precise applications. Natural Green uses this same approach, but we don’t call it “natural” or “alternative.” It’s just the proper and safe way to perform lawn care services.
“Organic” or “alternative” are terms used in marketing today to make you feel safer. The truth is safe practices and applications can be done despite whether they are called organic or not.
The biggest difference between the two companies’ service mixes is the wide range of interior pest control services Natural Green offers in addition to lawn care services -- from rodent, ant, and termite control to bed bug management. 
If you’re in need of lawn care help, but also find yourself battling ants in your kitchen or cockroaches in your basement, one call to Natural Green can help take care of them all. Hiring NaturaLawn would mean you’d have to contact another company to help you fight any home pests.
NaturaLawn of America vs. Natural Green: Service Pricing
Of course you’re curious about the pricing differences between the two companies.
Because NaturaLawn is a larger company, they may come out cheaper than or comparable to Natural Green. That’s a pretty common difference between large and small companies. This is something we want to be completely transparent about.
But there are many other reasons that some companies will be less expensive than others.
Like many things you buy, you get what you pay for. There are quite a few things that can impact lawn care pricing, including:
Technician Experience and Training
Natural Green hires registered lawn care technicians. Taking care of our employees is our first priority. We know if we provide our people with good training and genuine care, they will pass positivity on to our customers. This could be the reason our average team member tenure is around five years (much higher than the average in the lawn care industry).
Several times each year, we also conduct training on proper application techniques and best practices to ensure lawn issue identification and correct product usage remains at a high level. Doing these things helps maintain our quality service, boosting your satisfaction as a customer. And that means the technicians you love and get to know stay with us. Bigger lawn care businesses that don’t include these employee benefits usually have higher employee turnover rates.
Customer Support
Being a smaller business means we’re able to be more flexible. This means we can give customers more attention and take time to answer their questions during our visit. Customers are usually more comfortable with the progress their lawns are making when they can address their concerns.
Typically, larger lawn care franchises like NaturaLawn of America are quantity-focused, which means they have a goal of how many customers they must see each day, versus quality-focused. Smaller lawn care businesses prefer to stay at a size where they can build personal relationships with customers and respond more quickly when needed.
Google Reviews
When customers take the time to review a business, it means a lot about how they feel about their service. We couldn’t be more excited about our Google rating and the positive reviews we’ve received from our customers, which are higher than the average that many lawn care companies receive. Here is a comparison of NaturaLawn of America reviews vs. Natural Green reviews.
Google Reviews
- NaturaLawn of America Annapolis: 42 reviews for 4.5 stars
- NaturaLawn of America Prince George's County: 10 reviews for 3.5 stars
- Natural Green: 249 reviews for 4.5 stars (and more coming in each week!)
Whether it’s the education that our certified and licensed lawn care technicians provide our customers about their lawns or our quick response to their concerns, we love hearing from our customers. We want you to feel that we treat your home like our own, and when you share your happiness with our services, it helps remind us we’re doing things right.
Some of our customers have even taken the time to provide us with video testimonials!
Make A Choice That Works For You
Researching lawn care services in Central and Southern Maryland is important so you can be sure you feel confident in your decision when hiring a company to take care of your lawn. Making a quick decision you regret later is never a great feeling. 
The research and decision process can feel time-consuming, which is why we want to help. Naturally, we’d love to be at the top of your list when you’re choosing a lawn care service. But even if you don’t pick Natural Green, we’d really like you to be happy with the company you hire.
When you make an educated choice you feel good about, then you can forge a lasting relationship with a company that takes those worries about your lawn right off of your plate.
Ready to learn why Natural Green could be your lawn care service in Central and Southern Maryland? We want to learn more about you, too! Get started today with a free quote. Together, we’ll set up a customized plan that is exactly what your lawn needs.
