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Greetings!
With another spring behind us I am happy and thankful to report that Lawn Dawg experienced one of our best spring seasons ever! Our new customer sign-ups were at an all time high and our very high retention rate is testament to the outstanding service that all Lawn Dawg employees try to deliver. Despite these positive signs we will not rest until we have 100% satisfaction. I continue to research new and improved products, equipment and technology to better serve our customers. Not a day goes by without us asking if there was something we could have done today to make us better. The only way we know what we are doing right and what we are doing wrong is with your feedback. Please let us know how we are doing by going to our online report card and grading us. If you prefer that good old fashioned live person then please feel free to call customer service at (888) 993-3294. During regular business hours you will almost always get a live person.
Please don't forget about our free service call policy. It is not uncommon for weeds, insects, brown spots or other problems to arise between our regularly scheduled visits. Simply call us and let us know what is going on and we will send a technician out to take care of it - no charge!
Check out our photo contest later in this newsletter. You could win tickets to NASCAR races, Lawn Dawg apparel, gift cards, etc. Just send us a picture of your lawn to be entered into the contest.
I am also proud to report that Lawn Dawg was recognized as one of the top 150 lawn care companies in the country by Landscape Management magazine. It is a distinction that we have strived for and puts us into a group of companies that we are proud to be associated with. Thank you for helping Lawn Dawg be the leader in environmentally responsible lawn care in the northeast. To see the full list of 150 lawn care companies click here.
Wishing you and you families a great summer!
Jim Campanella
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New Hampshire Motor Speedway
 Wondering what the New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) has to do with Lawn Dawg? Well we are excited to publically annouce that Lawn Dawg has become the Official Lawn Care Provider of NHMS!
This is one of the largest partnerships in the history of Lawn Dawg. We will be treating approximately 750,000 sq. ft. of lawn inside and outside the track along with the ornamental trees and shrubs on the property.
Are there any benefits for our customers? Absolutely! First and foremost we have an exlusive deal for you to purchase tickets at reduced prices to events held at the race track, including the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and the IndyCar Series which is returning to NHMS after a 13 year absence. Secondly, we will be doing several give-a-ways which you could win either 2 or 4 tickets to a race (learn more about the Photo Contest later in the Newsletter). Click the image below to purchase your tickets today!
Not into NASCAR or IndyCar?
No worries, NHMS is the largest sporting facility in New England and they have several other events at the track for which you can purchase tickets such as truck series, drifting, motorcycle road course, kart racing, sports car racing, and more. For a complete listing of 2011 events please visit http://www.nhms.com/schedule/
But it's too long of a drive...
Hold your horses! Approximate drive times from the center of each of our locations are listed below:
Poughkeepsie, NY 4 hr 45 min
Albany, NY 3 hr 40 min
Plymouth, MA 2 hr 30 min
Portland, ME 2 hr 10 min
Hudson, MA 1 hr 40 min
Woburn, MA 1 hr 30 min
Litchfield, NH 1 hr
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Lawn Dawg HQ is Moving
That's right, Lawn Dawg headquarters is staying in Nashua, NH, but relocating to an office park. It is time we adjust for the past few years of growth and move into a more suitable location which will allow us to serve YOU more efficiently than ever. We are excited for this transition and should be completely settled in by July 8th. We are also looking forward to doing a Meet-N-Greet with our customers later this summer, details to come! |
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Summer Mowing & Watering
Mowing
- Always mow high to shade soil and crowd out weeds.
- Sharpen your mower blade often.
- Mulch the clippings if possible.
- Never cut off more than one third of the grass blade.
- Never mow when temperatures exceed 90 degrees.
Watering
- A healthy lawn needs about 2 inches of water per week.
- Only water when it is necessary. Often rain is sufficient, but Mother Nature is unpredictable year after year as we notice her drought abilities last year.
- Never water at night during humid weather.
- Water deeply! (About an hour per zone every three days). Your lawn will go dormant and turn brown without sufficient water. This does not mean it is dead.
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 Lawn Dawg Photo Contest Think your Lawn Dawg lawn is the best in the neighborhood? We want to see!
HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:
- To enter the contest all you have to do is submit a picture of your lawn to contest@lawndawg.com
- A panel of Lawn Dawg judges will select the top 3 winners for Round 1. These top 3 submissions will then be uploaded to the Lawn Dawg Facebook page for voting (see Contest Rules for voting).
- Voting will begin July 25, 2011 and end on July 31, 2011 (1 week).
- Winners will be announced on August 1, 2011.
THREE GREAT PRIZES:
Grand Prize - 4 Tickets to the September 25, 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at New Hampshire Motor Speedway; a $250 Visa Gift Card; 2 Lawn Dawg polo shirts; and a $25 gift certificate for Lawn Dawg services.
2nd Prize- 4 Tickets to the Indy Car Race on either August 13 or 14, 2011 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway; a $100 Visa Gift Card; and 2 Lawn Dawg t-shirts.
3rd Prize- 4 Tickets to the NASCAR World Truck Camping Series on September 24, 2011 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
TERMS & CONTEST RULES:
By submitting your photo you agree to the following terms & conditions: Deadline for entry submissions is July 24, 2011. All photos submitted must be from a current Lawn Dawg customer. All photos submitted become the property of Lawn Dawg and we may use them on our website, in marketing material, newsletters, etc. We reserve the right to use all pictures for company promotional features. Three Round 1 winners will be determined by a panel of judges selected by Lawn Dawg. Round 1 winners submissions will then be posted on Lawn Dawg's Facebook page and voted upon by other users. The photo with the most "Likes" will receive our grand prize, runner up (submission with the second highest number of "Likes") will receive our 2nd prize, and third place will receive the 3rd prize.
Round 1 winners will be notified on July 25, 2011. Facebook voting will begin July 25, 2011 and end July 31, 2011. Final prize winners will be announced August 1, 2011. All prizes will be shipped to winners and winners will be posted on our website and Facebook pages. Lawn Dawg employees (current and past) and members of their household are excluded from this contest. If you have any questions, please email contest@lawndawg.com |
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Renewal & Remembrance
Lawn Dawg is honored to once again be a part of the Renewal & Remembrance ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery!
"The ceremony, which takes place on Monday, July 25, 2011, is a reverent beginning to a day dedicated to enhancing the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery. Trees will be planted, pruned, cabled, and have lightening protection affixed; turf will be aerated; and perennials installed, among a number of other tasks."
Then on Tuesday, July 26, we will be participating in Legislative Day on the Hill to meet with our state senators and representatives as a time to advocate and discuss current issues in the industry.
Below are images from Lawn Dawg's attendance in 2010
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As always if you have any questions or comments please feel free to reply to this email or call 888-993-3294! |
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