Nutri-Lawn

WARNING: As a skilled individual in your trade, This is not the place for you and this is why. 

We trades guys are no stranger to the empty promise technic that most employers attempt to portray when new hires come on board. Here if you don't know how to swim you will be drowning in them. During the hiring process there was a conversation stating year round employment. This is entirely untrue and if you are not part of a certain group of long term employees don't expect to be included in this off seasonal work. Lay you off without giving you any type of warning or time to prepare. Set unrealistic work goals in a attempt to finish off the year early. Expect you to use your personal phone for work task, Expect your personal property to experience loads of wear and tear and damage throughout the season with no compensation. 

Management is next to none existent, One of the owners of the company heavily attempts to preach that communication is key and that all feed back is welcome until it is actually utilized. There was always a sense of aggression when attempting to communicate issues going on at work. And once those conversations would come to a close it was just deaf ears. Vehicles not working properly, Requesting appropriate tools for the job entirely ignored, If there was a problem with the equipment you were expected to fix it or find a solution. 

There is no clear communication or same page mentality at this company, There is currently two owners for the south branch here and a manager that is responsible for other duties, There was never a time in the period i worked here where people were on the same page. 

Owners getting upset with workers and would call to just scream at you over the phone for things they had no clear information on, Instead of taking time to investigate a situation to tackle the problem properly. Over shadowing you and showing up on job sites consistently to just chime in on what was going on and attempt to belittle your opinion or attempt to express that you were wrong with you assessment regardless of your experience with the task at hand. 

They strive for customer service of which is so important to them, And yet many customers are extremely disappointed with how the office manages their account. I bring this up due to you being out on the field, you will be forced to deal with certain clients who are fed up and vent to you. 

Owners offering customers sub par recommendations for repairs that will not benefit certain clients homes with the the goal to make a sale. 

There was no Paid holidays here or benefits that were offered to myself or other employees. Hours were extremely low and regardless of the amount of time at work you would get docked 30mins of lunch every single day, This is entirely legal but to think workers barely making 28 hours a week in the super slow periods of the summer and still bringing the company very good sales at the end of your shift regardless of hours and you get dock lunch is pretty insulting. They do not care what your financial situation is, As long as they are the ones making a profit.

They are in it for themselves and expect workers to be quiet and obedient, If you have a strong minded personality and enjoy being involved then most definingly avoid this employment.  


This place of employment was extremely terrible, I cannot encourage more to avoid this place at all cost if you are a skilled individual part of a trade like irrigation. There are other companies out there that will provide better working environments for you. Avoid at all cost. 

Working at Nutri-Lawn offers a unique mix of physical outdoor work, customer service, and teamwork. A typical day involves getting your route or assignments in the morning, loading up your truck, and heading out to perform various lawn care services like fertilization, weed control, or aeration. You’re often on your own but still connected to a team that’s always willing to help.

There’s a lot to learn, especially if you're new to lawn care. You gain hands-on experience with turf management, application equipment, and how to diagnose and treat common lawn issues. The company provides training, and over time you develop a solid understanding of both the science and customer service aspects of the job.

Management is approachable and fair. They’re clear with expectations and make an effort to support staff, especially during the busy season. The workplace culture is respectful and team-driven, with a shared sense of pride in doing quality work and keeping customers happy. Everyone is encouraged to take ownership of their work, and hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.

The hardest part of the job is definitely the physical demand, especially in hot or rainy weather. Schedules can shift quickly due to weather delays or equipment issues, so adaptability is key. That said, the most rewarding part is seeing the visible improvement in a customer’s lawn and hearing their positive feedback. You really feel like you’re making a difference.

I have finished two seasons here and learned a lot in that time. Hours are unpredictable but this is the nature of the work not the company, pay is largely dependant on sales and how fast you work. As with all seasonal work there are no standard benefits and arranging time of can be difficult during the busy time of year however there are company picnics and day trips to encourage group building and teamwork. I find the people selected by management all share a willingness to work with others and disruptive members are discouraged. The hardest part of the work is the unpredictable nature of a day, things can change due to weather, mechanical failure or miscommunication with a customer. I have learned to be more adaptable and independent by doing this job because of the unpredictable nature of the work. I like the outdoors work and almost all the customers are happy to see you which can cause delays as you take some extra time to speak with them. There have been many improvements to the training since I've been here and management is always willing to implement changes that can improve the company for employees and customers.

Nutrilawn Sudbury was the best work atmosphere I've ever experienced. From the production team to office staff, we were like a family who worked together to make our customers happy. Customer satisfaction combined with all-natural, top of the line lawn care products are what made Nutrilawn stand out.

The management and ownership of Nutrilawn was done so in a warm, welcoming way. This sort of treatment upon the employees turned out a great mutual respect for the boss. Overall everybody was happy, which produced desirable results on our customers' lawns.

I learned a lot about lawn maintenance and environmentally harmful practices. I also learned that I could be a salesperson and felt proud of the sales I was able to turn out for the company.

The hardest part of the job was keeping customers satisfied when poor weather conditions worked against our product. Equally challenging was keeping competitive pricing while offering superior products.

The most enjoyable part of my job was managing the staff because I had an excellent crew who followed instructions well. I implemented a couple morale-boosting office perks and satisfied my team and my employer.

Typical day at work: start early in the morning, have a morning meeting, head out to the clients properties and apply the services all day. You choose when to take a lunch and the pace. Finish the end of the day around 4 pm and clean up your vehicle.

I learned many things about the industry, products and how to manage turf grass. 

Management is very friendly, caring and supportive. They are always almost available and you can walk into any manager’s offices to talk.

Work culture is great, lots of social events and they create a teamwork like atmosphere, even if you work by yourself.

Hardest part of the job is the early mornings, hot or cold days, and being on your feet for 99% of the day. 

Most enjoyable is the ability to be autonomous with your work, driving across Ottawa and having bbq’s every second Thursday. They also provide opportunities to develop your education in this field, for example exterminator licenses.


During my time at Nutri-lawn, i was able to develop my skills in sales discovered new methods in uncovering client needs and recommending appropriate products or services,Selling solutions to customers and then backing up those sales with top-quality service,and built relationships with coworkers, clients, and strategic partners. At Nutri-lawn i was able develop my previous sales experience further in order to make me of a more efficient and effective sales representative. A typical day at nutri-lawn i would speak to clients about our services develop a friendly rapport in which i would make clients comfortable and trusting of me as person. This is considerably the most difficult step since most of my interaction with clients are over the phone but with the excellent training methods taught to us i was able use methods best suited for me when addressing clients. Nutri-lawn is friendly close knit work environment and I had enjoyable experience working there

Having been working for Nutri-Lawn the past 2 seasons it is obvious to me that they are committed to putting people with specific skill sets, people who work hard and people who want to be part of a team in the right positions and on a path to succeed. They spend a lot of time and resources finding these people and making sure to invest in them properly. Lawn care is tricky and is very difficult to appease all it's customer but Nutri Lawn does work hard at being honest and ethical. I've witnessed first hand the investment that goes into customer communication and service. There is a lot going on and many weeks of changes and different hurdles to overcome but this is only natural in a seasonal business that is in such high demand. This job/industry is best suited for someone who thrives in a forever moving/changing environment and appreciates the highs and lows of a seasonal business.

It's a great job because your bosses trust you to get the job done, no one is staring over your shoulder the entire day. The work is very independent and you're on your own in the truck all day. If you're behind on your work one day someone will always come help you so everyone finishes around the same time each day. I really enjoyed how laid back the management was and how everyone helped each other out. It was also great that it is Monday-Friday starting early in the morning so we finished work early afternoon with lots of time left in the day to have a personal life. Downside would be that some days you can be driving from one end of the city to the other so half your day is just driving and every now and then your day can be 9+ hours long but it doesn't happen that often.

It could've been better but a lot of things like daily tasks and how they should be done were very vague. Things would change every week and there was no consistency. In the busy season (May/June) it's impossible to get a day off even if it's an emergency. The pay was decent but if you don't go out of your way to make sales and call customers repeatedly, basically on the verge of harassment then you weren't doing your job. There was some discrepancy with pricing for customers. For example, customers get charged based on the size of their property. When I went to the managers multiple times to report a miss sizing (customer was being overcharged) they said to just leave it and wouldn't change it. They claim to be honest and the best at what they do but they're far from it. If you're ok with pulling the wool over people's eyes and being dishonest then this is the job for you.

A typical day at Nutri-Lawn is both structured and enjoyable, with a good balance between independent work and teamwork. The management is supportive and approachable, always willing to provide guidance and feedback. The workplace culture is positive and welcoming, with great people who genuinely care about one another. I learned valuable skills in time management, customer service, and problem solving. The hardest part of the job can be the physical demands during peak season, but it’s manageable with the support of your team. The most enjoyable part of the job is the sense of accomplishment at the end of the day, knowing you’ve helped improve customers’ lawns while working alongside friendly and hardworking colleagues.

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