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Green Dream Lawn Care
by Charlotte Kovalchuk
The Grass Is Always Greener on Our Side
Doug Durden’s inspiration to open a lawn care company was fueled by two things – unpredictable Texas weather that made it challenging for residents to maintain lush, green lawns, and a background in the turf business. “It doesn’t sound glamorous,” Doug says with a laugh, “but my grandfather and father were both golf course superintendents [responsible for operation and maintenance of the golf course], and my first-time job was when I was about 5 sweeping the floors for my grandpa and dad. My dad probably didn’t give me much choice.”
After helping maintain golf courses as a teenager alongside his dad, he decided to try a different field and oversaw building relocations before returning to his roots in the lawn care business. He has worn various hats over the last 30 years, including regional agronomist, lawn care operations manager, and golf course superintendent – all of which helped prepare him to start his own lawn care business. Doug and his friend Nick Keller teamed up to start Green Dream Lawn Care in 2021 and have since been helping clients maintain beautiful, green lawns across Central Texas.
Comprehensive Services
More than just a lawn maintenance company, Georgetown-based Green Dream offers a wide range of specialized services tailored to meet the unique needs of Texas lawns – residential and commercial lawns as well as sports turfs. “We look at the region, weather patterns, and things like that,” Doug says. “It didn’t make sense to just put fertilizer down when people can’t water it. We have water restrictions every year, so we tailored our programs to fit the lawns in the area.”
One of the key elements of their approach is the incorporation of bio-stimulants and wetting agents into their lawn care offerings. These products help return moisture in the root zones, allowing the grass to absorb more water from rain and irrigation. Additionally, Green Dream uses custom-blended fertilizers designed for the local climate.
Beyond simply applying products, Green Dream takes a hands-on approach to lawn care. “We don’t just follow a set program,” Doug explains. “We do what’s best for the property at the time, taking weather changes into account.” This personalized approach ensures each lawn receives the specific care it needs, when it needs it. Green Dream also prides itself on its environmental consciousness, using Integrated Pest Management techniques to address issues only as they arise, rather than blanket-applying chemicals. This careful, targeted approach not only protects the environment but also ensures clients’ lawns receive the best possible care.
With an average of 12 years of experience, each Green Dream technician is passionate about delivering topnotch lawn care and ensuring every yard they tend to thrives in Texas’ challenging climate. “They take pride in it and have been doing it a long time. It’s not just a job to them,” Doug says.
Community Connections
Green Dream’s commitment to the Williamson County community goes beyond providing exceptional lawn care services.
“OUR ROOTS RUN DEEP HERE— MANY OF US, INCLUDING ME, GREW UP IN THIS AREA. I WENT TO HIGH SCHOOL IN LEANDER AND HAVE SPENT MOST OF MY LIFE IN THIS VIBRANT COMMUNITY,” DOUG SAYS.
Doug adds that Nick is based in Georgetown and most of Green Dream’s technicians are from the Central Texas area. “This personal connection fuels our dedication to giving back and supporting the people and organizations that make this place special.”
