What's in a name?

[Greenhorn]

Hello everyone,
I'm new (as the name suggests) to posting, but not new to your postings.I wish to compliment and thank everyone for the unbelievable wealth of knowledge and experience expressed on this site. i have been reading this site and it's endless postings for the past two months.
Been doing the background and prelims on getting into the lawn care business but had forgot one very important aspect.
A name!! I have read the Business Name section of this site.
Here are a few of the ones I came up with or found.
Could you please read, comment and suggest.
Again, many thanks.

Lawn Order
Lawn Perfect
Lawn Enforcement
Grounds Groomer
A Cut Above
Green Oasis

[Eric ELM]

Saint John's Greenhorn Rookie Beginner Lawn Service. :)

Just kidding, I like the Green Oasis myself.

[lawman]

I like the Lawn enforcer myself. You can give out citations as you the lawn. Police hummer

[Greenkeepers]

I like a cut above, that name is already on here... You just have to check and register it with your state to see if it's taken. You want something that people will remember.

[LJ lawn]

i always wonder if guys stay awake at night dreaming up these names.but it seems the general public likes the cute names, i guess they think it's more professional or something.what do you think of "LAWN GODS" as a promotional kind of thing.then you can show up for an estimate wearing a white robe and a big flowing beard.gotta paint both sides of the enclosed trailer with a BIG clenched fist coming out of a cloud clutching a line trimmer-yeah,that ought to sell some service.

[JimLewis]

I think there is a lot to a name. And I think the most important thing to do is keep the name professional, and not too corny. Some names, like ProGrass, sound cute, but still professional. It also implies a certain level of service to be expected. And people really buy into that. A Cut Above is also a clever, yet professionally sounding name. But something like "Lawn Gods" almost sounds a little too arrogant to me.

Also, I read once in a book on marketing that your business name should tell people what you do, just by the name. I think that's a valid point.

IMO, the best names are ones that are more conservative. Ones that don't try to be cute at all but just imply a very professional service. Here are a few names from some local, successful companies that I like;

Northwest Landscape Industries
All Oregon Landscaping
Northwest Groundworks
Precision Landscape Services

I really think names ending in "Landscape Services", "Landscape Management", are excellent choices. They imply a lot of services. And you may want to offer more landscaping services one day. Whereas a name like "lawn enforcement" sounds rather limiting.

One other thought; I always think when people use their first AND last name in a business name that it makes them sound more arrogant. Plus, "John Doe Landscaping" just sounds cheesy and rinky dink.

[TJLC]

I wasn't going to comment until I read the post by Mr. Lewis. I use my FIRST and LAST name as my business name. How do you figure this to be arrogant? I'm not upset, I'm just curious.

[BerksLawn]

how bout golden touch lawncare or just say mow

[SDF250]

someone around here is[ James Brown, godfather of soil] i think thats pretty darn cool

[JimLewis]

Dang it. I knew I was going to offend someone here when I made that comment about the first and last name. Sorry. But to me, when I see a truck that says "John Doe Landscaping", "Joe Black Construction", etc. I just think it's some guy with a big ego who wants everyone to know his name. Like why else would they put their first and last name in the business? Like I said, it also makes me think they are rinky dink. Like it's just John Doe and a buddy of his doing the work. Again, I am sorry if this offends. It's just my perception. Maybe I am wrong to think that others perceive it this way too.

I am sure I just dug a deeper hole for myself. Hold on a second while I take my foot out of my mouth....

[Acute Cut]

Ya, those people who put their names on their business are crazy. What was Dane Scag or John Deere thinking? (Just kidding Jim Lewis)

I personally like my name. But, since it is taken already i would have to vote for Grounds Groomers. Grounds Maint? For the love of lawns!? Got grass? I wanna piece of your grass? (as a slogan, lol), Lawn butchers?, The lawn guy, Beer belly lawn care?, DOH! lawncare, Some guy lawn care, (Wear thongs as part of uniform and call yourself--> Thong lawn care), Lawn beautifiers,

ok, am too tired to think up anymore super lawn names. I personally have a secret desire to put a name tag, sewn in, to be LAWN GOD!
lol

Night all

[Runner]

Two words - plain and simple. "GROUND EFFECTS" There's one around where we live, and he's a great guy with a reputable business, and he's got probably about the catchiest name. (I hope you don't mind, Tom.) My second choice would be Ground Control. This could be spelled out in modern alpha numeric fonts with small cross hairs through the 0's. I always thought "Bladerunner" would be kind of cool too.

[moonarrow]

Howdy Greenhorn and welcome to Lawnsite, I kind of agree with Jim Lewis. I like the catchy names but not to ridiculus. One thing I think catches peoples attention these days is anything refering to nature, it seems to be a trend, something like Nature's Lawn Services, good luck I know I spent a long time making a list of names, before making a decision

[Paradise Yard Service]

How bout LAND SHARK LAWN CARE?
P.Y.S.

[Greenhorn]

Many thanks guys. I appreciate the insight.
I logged in this morning, took a big gulp of coffee, read eric's note and I am still wiping the coffee off the screen.
I needed a good chuckle this a.m.
You guys make good reading.
I'll let you know my decision... when I par all these names down.
Greenhorn.

[TJLC]

No, problem Jim. We are all entitled to our own opnion. No harm done. People have to do what they feel will work best for them. Thanks, have a good day.

[Double D]

How about- Lawn & Order -- Then in your flyer you could explain that'In the Lawn care business there two different but equally important'...keep going just like the beginning to Law & Order. Seriously though, I like
--A Cut Above-- if you can get it.

[Garry]

Rumor has it, up here in New England, there's a company called.............Kickin Grass.

[npalomba]

I always like having my name in it for that personal touch.

[1MajorTom]

Runner: My second choice would be Ground Control.


Not a bad name.

[mdb landscaping]

i liked grounds groomer and my second choice of green oasis.

[Lawnnorder]

Greenhorn: I use the name LAWN N' ORDER here in Toronto. My motto is "we do 'mower' for you". I get lots of calls based on my name alone.

Some suggestions:

Canadian Landscape Services
Atlantic Canada Lawn Service
Best Service Lawn Care