About
Yard Resource, LLC, is an owner/operated business based in Pittsfield Township, Michigan, serving Ann Arbor, MI and Sylvania, OH. Owner Greg Gozzard is a retired school teacher and U.S. Army veteran.
After 34 years of teaching, Greg started Gozzard Mowing, LLC in June, 2017. The company initially offered just mowing, but in 2020, the name changed to reflect the expanded business focus, lawn fertilization and turf pest management.
Greg is a Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator (Turfgrass, Ornamental, and Right-of-Way), in Michigan and Ohio. Yard Resource, LLC is a licensed business in the state of Ohio.
As the owner and operator, Greg's focus is on reliability, quality of work, and customer satisfaction.
Expectations
Although everyone would love to have a perfect lawn, this is not a realistic expectation for many reasons. It is reasonable to expect a healthier lawn, with fewer weeds, and improved soil conditions year after year.
Our goal is to manage or restrict the growth of undesirable plants (weeds), while maintaining and improving the desirable plants (turfgrass).
FAQ
Q. Who will be working on my property?
A. Greg does 100% of the work. He's a husband (37 yrs), father of three, grandfather of two. He taught music for 34 years, spent 3 years in the army (active duty), and 8 years in the reserves/national guard. He is dependable, has a good sense of humor, and has excellent communication skills with his customers.
Q. What is Greg's lawn care experience?
A. Besides being a homeowner, and performing all the necessary yard work for 34 years, Greg has operated his lawn care business since 2017.
Q. What does Greg know about fertilizer, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides?
A. Greg is certified by the Michigan and Ohio Departments of Agriculture (turf, ornamental, and right-of-way). Yard Resource, LLC is licensed in state of Ohio.
Q. What is Greg's educational background?
A. Greg is very much a believer in education. He hold bachelor's and master's degrees in music (plus 30 grad credits beyond a master's). In lawn care, Greg is just as committed to education. He has/is:
- Attended numerous in-person and online seminars in Michigan and Ohio including: Michigan State University Turf School, Michigan and Ohio Turfgrass Associations Turfgrass Conferences.
- Taken several online courses.
- A growing library of industry-related books and apps.
- BEST Approved in Ohio as a result of taking 9 courses and successfully passing exams for each.
- Developed relationships with experienced green industry professionals.
- A member several professional organizations including, the National Association of Landscape Professionals, the Ohio Turfgrass Association, and the Ohio Lawn Care Association.
Q. Is the work guaranteed?
A. Greg believes in doing the job right the first time; however, he will do whatever it takes to address any customer concerns.