Is Landscaping Taking a Hit?
A national survey indicates that more Americans are opting to mow their own lawns, though some local landscapers say business is steady.
According to the findings of a national survey released last week, South Orange and Maplewood residents may be less likely to see landscaping trucks dotting the streets this summer. As the economy continues to struggle, Americans are cutting back on professional services like lawn care and hiring a handy-man to make room in their budgets for recreation, the Chase Card Services survey reports. They're spending on pool memberships and Little League, barbecue grills and summer camp instead. Locally, lawn services start at $50 per cut, says Johanna Aguilar of Scalora Landscaping in South Orange. The same $50 can buy a week of basketball camp at the Baird. However, several local landscaping companies say they're not feeling the crunch. Asked if…
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