Dave Figueiredo (left at a Irrigator Services worksite with Josh Dube) says his lawn watering business is down by 50 percent.
(David L. Ryan/ Globe Staff)
Curbed appeal
Rain and empty wallets leave parched landscape for lawn care workers
Dave Figueiredo (left at a Irrigator Services worksite with Josh Dube) says his lawn watering business is down by 50 percent.
(David L. Ryan/ Globe Staff)
At a time of the year when they should be worried about keeping grass green, lawn care companies are struggling to keep out of the red. For many, a wet spring and summer, along with the lagging economy, have caused a drop-off in business. (Full article: 760 words)
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