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7wo7rees

(5,128 posts)
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 12:26 AM Apr 2017

I know this is small but is there anyone here with experience with TruGreen?

They have put my 81 year old mom through a ringer..
She wanted the $29.95 special and then she agreed to 8 treatments to get the special.....

WTF?

Check out all their ads on TV channels. All are call us and we will come fix your lawn for $29.95! MF it all!

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wVve/trugreen-lawn-plan-tailored-for-anyone

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I know this is small but is there anyone here with experience with TruGreen? (Original Post) 7wo7rees Apr 2017 OP
We've used them in the past, not a good experience... Docreed2003 Apr 2017 #1
It's a lawn care company, don't know much about them. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2017 #2
Took my mom to the cleaners.... 7wo7rees Apr 2017 #3
Can she go to small claims court? The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2017 #6
I don't think so. But I am looking into FTC. 7wo7rees Apr 2017 #8
TruGreen.. cvoogt Apr 2017 #4
Here's some reviews, best wishes to your mom uppityperson Apr 2017 #5
not good Catherine Vincent Apr 2017 #7
Whenever I had neighbors who used that service 2naSalit Apr 2017 #9
I think they are bad news in every direction! 7wo7rees Apr 2017 #10
Only a slight amount... jmowreader Apr 2017 #11
I used them a long time ago in Michigan. Found out that COLGATE4 Apr 2017 #12
I've Found Them To Be Useful and Honest ProfessorGAC Apr 2017 #13
Since it's a franchise operation, your mileage will probably MineralMan Apr 2017 #14

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,280 posts)
2. It's a lawn care company, don't know much about them.
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 12:31 AM
Apr 2017

I don't have a lawn any more since I turned my whole yard into a garden. I think they use chemical pesticides so I wouldn't use them anyhow. What did they do to your mom?

7wo7rees

(5,128 posts)
3. Took my mom to the cleaners....
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 12:35 AM
Apr 2017

Bless her. Why I am seeking input. I think she was scammed. Considering filing with FTC for false advertising and bait and switch.

7wo7rees

(5,128 posts)
8. I don't think so. But I am looking into FTC.
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 12:46 AM
Apr 2017

I hope there are more here that can help to help others avoid this scam.

I will check in, in the am, kinda tired and interview in the morn.

Very angry for $'s taken from my mom.

Thanks to all.

2naSalit

(86,061 posts)
9. Whenever I had neighbors who used that service
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 12:54 AM
Apr 2017

I would get headaches and vomit, lasted a couple days, was not the flu... phosphate poisoning. Made the cat sick too.

7wo7rees

(5,128 posts)
10. I think they are bad news in every direction!
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 01:00 AM
Apr 2017

Thks to all for rapid response. I can't stay up any longer but I will check in tmrw. I think this is a company that needs to be held to account.

jmowreader

(50,453 posts)
11. Only a slight amount...
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 01:01 AM
Apr 2017

My parents bought a new house a few years ago, and TruGreen hydroseeded the lawn. Unfortunately, they seeded the entire neighborhood with shade-loving seed. The north side of the house looks pretty good. The grass never grew in on the south side. Uhh...guys, why not do a realtor mix and plant both full-sun and shade-loving varieties, which would ensure the grass would come in properly all over?

COLGATE4

(14,732 posts)
12. I used them a long time ago in Michigan. Found out that
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 08:56 AM
Apr 2017

they were billing me for treatments they never did - the guy would come out, walk around and then get back in the truck. Voila - a bill for treatment.

ProfessorGAC

(64,425 posts)
13. I've Found Them To Be Useful and Honest
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 09:08 AM
Apr 2017

I know others here say differently, but i've had no issues with them for years.

MineralMan

(146,192 posts)
14. Since it's a franchise operation, your mileage will probably
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 09:22 AM
Apr 2017

vary, depending on who the franchisee is. Some are good; some are horrid.

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