Gas prices affect landscaping company’s expenses. One app helps grow its business

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — As owner of Poetry In Motion landscaping service in Central Virginia, Chris B said he’s watched as gas prices gouge his operating costs. There’s one app that has helped him and other business owners grow and alleviated some of the burdens.

“I think what we missed out on is homeowners taking a step to have their grass cut with those cost increases,” Chris B told 8News.

Chris B is one of 50 Richmond-area vendors taking part in “GreenPal,” an app launching in Central Virginia this summer. The Tennessee-based company’s founders consider it “Uber for lawn care” as it helps homeowners find, schedule and pay for lawn care services…

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