Smith's Lawn Specialist was founded in 1989 by Glen Smith to provide individualized lawn care plans for Connecticut homeowners.  Glen holds a degree in Agro-Business from Southeastern Louisiana University as well as a Custom Grounds License for Ornamental and Turf from the state of Connecticut. Following graduation from SLU, he was employed in Connecticut as an agronomist for a national turf company.  Today, Glen continues to focus on exploring methods of improving service delivery in the lawn care industry.  He takes pride in continuing education for himself and conveying this new information to clients and employees.

Smith’s Lawn Specialist pioneered methods that drastically reduce herbicide usage while improving control of broadleaf weeds. Another practice Smith uses to reduce the use of pesticides is known as Integrated Pest Management or IPM. IPM relies on scouting by highly trained technicians to identify and correct diseases, weeds and insects that threaten the health of lawns and shrubs.

Lawn service technicians at Smith’s Lawn Specialist are licensed by the State of Connecticut Department of Environment Protection ensuring the proper handling and application of EPA approved products. The average employee brings nine years of plant care experience to the client’s lawn and gardens. Smith recruits technicians who are both motivated by positive results and the smiles of many happy clients.

Satisfied clients referring their relatives, friends and neighbors generate 77% of Smith’s new business. Customer retention season to season hovers at or above the 95^th percentile. From 1998 to 1999 gross revenue increased by 54%.