What should homeowners expect to pay for lawn care in St. Louis? And how do you find a reliable lawn service that actually shows up consistently?

In this episode of the GreenPal Lawn Care Business Growth Show, Gene Caballero talks with Bill Pott of Pott Enterprises, a St. Louis lawn care company serving South City, North Hampton, South Hampton, Maplewood, Dogtown, Overland, and nearby Missouri neighborhoods.

Bill shares how he built a profitable lawn care business while working full-time as a high school teacher and explains why reliability, communication, and efficient mowing routes matter more than simply being the cheapest lawn service in town.

This episode covers:


  • Average lawn care pricing in St. Louis
  • How lawn mowing companies price weekly service
  • Common mistakes homeowners make when hiring lawn care
  • Why cheap lawn services often become unreliable
  • How route density affects lawn care pricing
  • Building a profitable lawn care business without getting too big
  • Using GreenPal to grow a lawn mowing route
  • Hiring and keeping reliable lawn care employees
  • Customer service lessons for landscapers and lawn care operators


Bill also shares practical advice for young entrepreneurs looking to start a lawn mowing business and explains why staying small and efficient can sometimes be more profitable than scaling too fast.

GreenPal helps homeowners find and hire trusted lawn mowing services and local lawn care professionals across the United States.

Subscribe for more interviews with real lawn care operators sharing practical lawn mowing business advice, landscaping tips, and homeowner education.

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