11.   Its other units are security systems, lawn care, College Pro painting and franchises.

12.   Lawn care, in other words, is much like road care and serves a similar purpose.

13.   Most Christmas Decor franchises are bought by lawn care and other seasonal companies, says Jim Ketchum, chief executive officer of Christmas Decor.

14.   Ramon Gonzalez hardly considers himself an expert on lawn care.

15.   Proper lawn care can go a long way in discouraging chinch bugs.

16.   Stanley also favors the Centex Corp., a Dallas builder with wide geographic reach that provides financial services, pest control, lawn care and security.

17.   Still, the basics of good lawn care are the same.

18.   The deal brings a whole new range of service options, including lawn care, termite and pest control and plumbing.

19.   The employer not only housed workers, but provided garbage disposal, security, medical and dental services and even lawn care.

20.   The home maintenance industry, from carpet installation to roofing and lawn care, is a highly fragmented business.