The grass seems to grow an inch a week during the summer on your slice of paradise, so maybe it's time to have someone else do the regular labor.

But just how do you find someone to mow, edge and maybe mulch? Can they keep it green and clean? And how much should you pay to have someone else manage those grass clippings?

Experts warn that lawn maintenance is a really easy business for anyone with a truck and mower to get into. But you don't want just anyone operating machinery and wielding blades on your property.