Now is the time to get on the seasonal schedule with EverGreen Turf Solutions

By Beth Newcomb

Here’s a statement Correy Petz, owner of EverGreen Turf Solutions, hears a lot from new customers,

“We’ve been using (insert box store-type fertilizer company name here) for years and we’ve still got weeds.”

“It’s like going through the drive-thru at a fast-food place,” Correy comments.

“The person handing you the bag of food doesn’t really care about the outcome. He or she is just getting paid an hourly wage to throw a burger and fries in a bag and hand it to you. They aren’t invested in the process.”

The same is true for the box-style fertilizing companies.

“Those employees have a similar mentality,” Correy notes. “They just show up in a truck, spray your lawn, then leave. It’s not really about offering genuine value or a superior outcome. They just want to get the job done.”

That’s the difference using a locally owned company like EverGreen can make.

“My family and I live in Medina. I grew up in Strongsville and my wife, Sarah, grew up in Brunswick. We’re very involved in the community. My customers aren’t just customers. They’re my friends and neighbors,” Correy shares.

“I’m usually here in the office until 6 or 7 at night. I’m genuinely invested in the process and my team and I care very much about the outcome.”

That outcome is a lusher, greener lawn than you can achieve by doing it yourself or consorting with the enemy (insert box store-type fertilizer company name here). And EverGreen doesn’t dilute its product in favor of profits, or try to sell you on stuff you don’t need.

“High pressure? Never,” Correy stresses.

“That’s not how we operate. We charge a fair price for a quality job. Period. We’re not always the most expensive, and we’re not always the cheapest. We don’t offer a one-size-fits-all pricing structure and we do use the highest quality fertilizer available. It shows in our customers’ lawns.”

That statement reminds Correy of a woman who called to tell him she used to envy the lawns of her neighbors, but since jumping on the EverGreen fertilization program she’s the one making everyone else see green.

Correy admits he skims a lot of business off the top of his box store-type rivals, because they tend to dilute their product so they can undercut the little guy and get the sale. Once people realize they’re essentially paying for nothing, they quickly dial up Correy for a price quote, which more often than not is lower than the competition or the cost of a few 40-pound bags from the store.

“We price appropriately, taking the size of your lawn and your location into consideration,” he says.

“And we use the right amount and right type of product. We know people price shop, but it’s important to know that price isn’t the only factor to consider. If you aren’t getting a quality application, you’re just throwing your money away. We don’t cut corners just to be cheaper.”

Correy offers a free estimate in person or over the phone, and now is the time to give him a call so you can get your first fertilizer application in before the weeds start their annual assault.

“Fertilization isn’t rocket science,” he says.

“But in this business, I’ve found that our friendly, knowledgeable, personable service really stands out. Our guys come in logoed shirts and lettered trucks, just like the box store-type companies do. But that’s where the similarities end.”

Headquartered in Medina, EverGreen Turf Solutions creates lush lawns all over Medina, Summit and Cuyahoga Counties. For more information and an instant quote, call 330-662-0123 or visit MyEvergreenTurf.com. Hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. EverGreen offers a money-saving fertilization program that lasts all season and ranges from four to six applications.