Coochie Hydrogreen

Opportunities (for sale)

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Do you enjoy gardening and being outdoors?

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Be part of Australia’s largest technical lawn services company
Be in business for yourself but not by yourself
Invest in a profitable business
Be part of a successful motivated team
Have access to quality
Franchise Support National 1800 call center and lead service Research and development Training, quality control and ongoing support Marketing & advertising support and coordination Exclusive territories with limited opportunities available.

Exclusive Franchise Territory for sale

Region includes multiple suburbs in the Coorparoo area. Established existing customer base with regular scheduled services. A turn-key business which includes Coochie HydroGreen truck, extensive training, all equipment, uniforms and initial stock supplies, plus ongoing back up support.

Current franchisee also owns an adjacent franchise territory and has built both regions to strong and successful levels. Franchisee wishes to sell one region only and to continue growing a strong and profitable franchise, allowing even stronger growth for both franchise regions.

Interested?

Submit your expression of interest and one of our Coochie Franchising Team will be in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity with you further.

Meet Our Franchisees

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Brisbane

Cleveland Ian Lloyd	Wynnum Warren and Trisha Veivers	Stretton Darren Freiberg	Redland Bay Alan Morley
Wellington Point Nigel Stainer	Kallangur Andrew Rowe	Strathpine John Archibald

Sunshine Coast

Caloundra
Myles Johnson

Noosa
Ian McLeod

Mooloolaba
Ian Greggery

Gold Coast

Gold Coast South Alex and Libby Burda	Runaway Bay Paul and Kristin McLean	Southport/Nerang Peter Scott
Arundel Craig McGuinness	Coomera Ian McLeod

Northern Rivers / Tweed

Matthew Brown

Capricorn Coast/ Rockhampton

Lee Dendle

Sydney

Castle Hill Stuart Silk	Kellyville Daniel Studders	Harrington Park Steve & Debbie Thompson	Gary Shimmins Frenchs Forest
Glenmore Park Fabian Gemmin	Bella Vista Robert Prescott-Smith

Wollongong / Illawarra / Shellharbour / Kiama

Robert Prescott-Smith

Canberra

Kambah
Stephen Barrie

Redhill
Brett & Saimonne
McLeod

Jerrabomberra
Hugh McLeod

Southern Highlands

Hugh McLeod

The Coochie HydroGreen™ Lawn Care Program

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A lawn needs attention on a regular basis to keep it strong, healthy and green all year round.

It requires regular nutrition, pH buffering, disease, pest and weed-control at precise stages throughout the seasonal year. By using Coochie HydroGreen™, we are able to provide the best for your lawns.

With our regular scheduled visits, we apply the correct balance of nutrients, organic soil conditioners and safe pest/weed control measures to ensure a "HydroGreen Lawn".

Click here to download a copy of our program

Our programs are designed to simplify the fertilising, soil conditioning, lawn pest and weed control procedures. Your lawn is under constant attack from weeds and insect pests. Keeping your lawn healthy and green requires a year-round plan of attention.

Contact Us ...

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We love to hear from our visitors. If you would like more information about any of our products and services please don't hesitate to telephone or email us right now.

For your convenience we have included an electronic form on this page. If you fill this form in, your details will be sent immediately to our very friendly customer service staff.

Coochie HydroGreen™ Lawn Services ...

Postal: PO Box 880, Oxenford Qld 4210, Australia
Email: hydrogreen@coochie.com.au
Phone: 1800 245 955
Fax: 0755 0263 55

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Special Offers & Discounts for Sunshine Coast

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New clients located in Sunshine Coast are invited to print this page to take advantage of this great offer. Offer valid for a period of 7 days from the date printed at the bottom of this page.

Conditions of Use

The suitable time/date for this application is subject to the availability of the Area Manager within your region.

Price includes GST. Conditions must be strictly adhered to and this offer may not be redeemed for cash, credit or other remuneration not forming part of this offer.

Not valid for use in conjunction with any other offer.

To arrange your service, contact 1800 245 955

Ask us about our FREE onsite professional lawn inspection & advice

Our LAWN CARE PROGRAM is a scheduled All Year Round Lawn Care Service – regular scheduled treatments to provide the correct balance of nutrients, organic soil conditioners and safe pest/weed management measures to ensure a “HydroGreen Lawn”.

Our Lawn Care Program is designed to significantly improve and maintain the highest quality lawn area, by using our unique Liquid Spray-On applications. Our specific horticultural practices include:

Organic Soil Conditioning
Liquid Fertilisation
Soil Moisture Retainers (wetters)
Lawn Insect Pest Control (including lawn grub)
Grass and Broadleaf Weed Control; and
Disease Monitoring and Treatment

Benefits include,

Enhanced lawn colour & condition whilst reducing required watering
Regular lawn inspection & written report each scheduled program visit
Professional advisory service
Prompt, reliable service you can depend on
Technical expertise in horticultural lawn & turf care

Coochie HydroGreen Movies

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Do you enjoy gardening and being outdoors?

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Coochie HydroGreen is a mobile service that applies a range of specialised liquid lawn care products to our customer’s lawns.

At regular scheduled intervals throughout the year a range of slow release liquid fertilisers, organic soil conditioners and wetting agents are applied, as well as treatments for lawn weeds, pests & diseases.

After the successful launch of our first regional franchise in Rockhampton / Capricorn Coast, Coochie is now looking to expand into other
regional centers.

If you believe that you have the necessary ability to learn the skills required, and if the idea of owning your own business appeals to you, we are now seeking expressions of interest for:

NSW: Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Newcastle, Port Stephens, Lake Macquarie, Wollongong & Shellharbour.

QLD: Mackay, Cairns, Townsville, Bundaberg & Hervey Bay

Would you like to?

Be part of Australia’s largest technical lawn services company
Be in business for yourself but not by yourself
Invest in a profitable business
Be part of a successful motivated team
Have access to quality
Franchise Support
National 1800 call center and lead service
Research and development
Training, quality control and ongoing support
Marketing & advertising support and coordination

Limited opportunities available.

Interested?

Click here to submit your expression of interest and one of our Coochie Franchising Team will be in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity with you further.

Coochie Franchising

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The Coochie HydroGreen™ process is an innovative lawn services concept.

Coochie HydroGreen™ is a service-based process, which is ideally suited to the rapidly growing franchising industry. Franchise operations in Australia are providing thousands of people with the opportunity to successfully own and operate their own business.

Coochie HydroGreen is a mobile service that applies a range of specialised liquid lawn care products to our customer’s lawns. At regular scheduled intervals throughout the year a range of slow release liquid fertilisers, organic soil conditioners and wetting agents are applied, as well as treatments for lawn weeds, pests & diseases.

Coochie HydroGreen Lawn Services was established in Canberra in 1989. After significant acceptance and development of products and services in the market place, the company expanded its operations to the Gold Coast in 1994, and commenced franchising in 1996, currently with over 50 franchises throughout QLD, NSW & ACT. Our HydroGreen services are designed to simplify the technical lawn care process, helping customers to save water, time and money.

We will provide you with the necessary systems, processes and tools to assist you achieve your business potential within your exclusive franchise territory.

Would you like to?

Be part of Australia’s largest technical lawn services company
Be in business for yourself but not by yourself
Invest in a profitable business
Be part of a successful motivated team
Have access to quality
Franchise Support
National 1800 call center and lead service
Research and development
Training, quality control and ongoing support
Marketing & advertising support and coordination

Coochie Franchising (Coochie Resources Pty Ltd) was established for the purpose of operating, managing & supporting and the Coochie HydroGreen franchise network and its intellectual property. The Franchisors vital role is to provide clear strategic direction, policies and procedures to assist and guide franchisees appropriately.

Our franchising team is experienced in many areas of franchise operation, including:

management
region development
systems and processes
evaluating, researching and realigning for future success
advertising and marketing co-ordination
industry compliance
training, development and support
quality control

Coochie HydroGreen provides a mix of financial, personal and lifestyle rewards for franchisees willing to make the necessary commitments, and provide continual quality service to Coochie customers.

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Special Offers & Discounts

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Please click on your area below to see the special offers available:

About Us ...

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Coochie HydroGreen™ Lawn services was established in Canberra, ACT in 1989. After significant acceptance of developed products and services in the market place, our company expanded to the Gold Coast, QLD in 1994.

Currently we operate within the Gold Coast, Tweed Heads, Sunshine Coast, Canberra, Brisbane and Sydney areas, with plans for expansion into new Australian Markets.

Our HydroGreen™ Lawn Care Programs are designed to simplify the fertilising, soil conditioning, lawn pest, disease and weed control procedures.

Coochie HydroGreen™ has a well organised blend of experienced support staff including:

Local in field Area Managers
Lawn and Turf Consultants
Technical Advisory Support
Administration and Operation Team
Marketing and Sales Division
Quality Control Personnel;
and Large Product Distribution & Supply Channels

Our Mission Statement ...

Coochie HydroGreen™ Lawn Services provide professional horticultural lawn care products and services designed specifically for turf and lawn maintenance.Our attention to detail, commitment to ongoing customer service and quality control standards are the very foundations that have seen our business grow.

Reputation ...

Our satisfied customers include:

Resort complexes and body corporate properties

Hotels, motels and taverns

Managed properties and apartments

Embassies – various in Canberra

Real estate property management

Local councils

Retirement and leisure resorts

Building and construction companies

Many other commercial properties and domestic and residential properties throughout Australia

Express Your Interest In Our Franchise Opportunity

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If you would like to receive more information about a Coochie HydroGreen™ Franchise please fill in the form below and one of our friendly staff will contact you as a priority.

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Ask An Expert ...

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If you've got a question about lawn care please let us know.

One of our experts will send you back a reply and may even be able to refer you to further information.

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Ask About Our FREE Onsite Professional Lawn Inspection & Advice

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ACT Service Only

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Garden plants and trees require regular nutrient applications to maintain healthy growth.

Our Liquid seaweed and nutrient applications have been designed to improve the growth, health, strength and flowering of plants and trees in the garden.

We have made garden applications easy.

Liquid garden applications include:

Organic seaweed
Blood and bone mix
Soil wetting agents
Essential nutrients and trace elements

Benefits of soil enhancers

Improves soil structure with organics, protein and essential trace elements.
Stimulates, strengthens and increases root growth and depth.
Improves plant growth and flowering potential.
Builds plant resistance to stress & disease.
Stimulates essential micro organisms & worms within the soil.
Helps protect your valuable landscape assets & reduce plant losses.

Our soil wetters minimise water runoff from hydrophobic soils.
Reduce water usage and cost, making every drop more efficient.
Increase drought tolerance of all garden plants and trees through the warmer months.
Our organic nutrient applications have the added benefit of soil wetters that dramatically improve the soils ability to hold and maintain soil moisture.
Grub treat your garden to eliminate root attack that can lead to plant damage and plants dying out.

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What Our Franchisees Have To Say

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Welcome to Coochie HydroGreen

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Welcome to Coochie HydroGreen, we hope that you find our site educational and informative.

Coochie HydroGreen, are your lawn care specialists. Our HydroGreen services include applications of a range of specialized liquid lawn care products specifically developed for lawns. By choosing Coochie HydroGreen we are able to provide the best for your lawns.

Applications are designed to simplify the technical lawn care process, helping you to save water, time and money.

If you would like to find out more about what Services Coochie HydroGreen has to offer please click here
If you would like to find out more about owning a Coochie HydroGreen Franchise please click here
Please feel free to provide your feedback about our site or possible ideas for improvements to make our site even better ... click here to contact us

At Coochie HydroGreen (CHG) we are committed to monitoring the quality of the services and products we provide, as part of our ongoing improvement process. If you are a Coochie customer or have used Coochie in the past we would love to hear what you have to say about a products and services.

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What Our Customers and Area Managers Have To Say ...

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Harry – Harrington Park

“For years now I have been using other products, using other fertilisers and just spending hundreds and hundreds of dollars trying to work out how I am going to maintain my lawn and with Coochie coming along on the first visit and the treatment of the liquid fertiliser that they used and the pest control and that, I found after only hours after they had left …”

Gail – PIERS Property Group

"We are a development company and we actually developed the complex that the product is being used on and one we finalised it we wanted to keep it to the standard that it is now and this is the way we decided to go...”

Simon Mills – London Music Group (CEO)

“I inadvertedly became the owner of a tennis court and the grass was up to here and so we had to renovate it and get it up to scratch, so I found Coochie in the book...

What Our Area Managers Have To Say

Do you enjoy being out doors?

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Be part of Australia’s largest technical lawn services company
Be in business for yourself but not by yourself
Invest in a profitable business
Be part of a successful motivated team
Have access to quality
Franchise Support National 1800 call center and lead service Research and development Training, quality control and ongoing support Marketing & advertising support and coordination Exclusive territories with limited opportunities available.

Interested?

Submit your expression of interest and one of our Coochie Franchising Team will be in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity with you further.

Do you enjoy being outdoors?

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Be part of Australia’s largest technical lawn services company
Be in business for yourself but not by yourself
Invest in a profitable business
Be part of a successful motivated team
Have access to quality
Franchise Support National 1800 call center and lead service Research and development Training, quality control and ongoing support Marketing & advertising support and coordination Exclusive territories with limited opportunities available.

Exclusive Franchise Territory for sale

Region includes established pofitable franchise in a rapidly growing region of far Northen NSW adjoining the Gold Coast. Established existing and loyal customer base with regular scheduled services and growth potential. Independent lifestyle ideal for a family business. A turn-key business which includes Coochie HydroGreen truck, extensive training, all equipment, uniforms and initial stock supplies, plus ongoing back up support.

Interested?

Submit your expression of interest and one of our Coochie Franchising Team will be in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity with you further.

Coochie’s Services Include:

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A lawn requires regular attention and maintenance to keep it strong, healthy and green all year round. It requires regular nutrition, pH buffering, disease, pest & weed control at precise stages throughout the year.

For a greener, healthier lawn Coochie HydroGreen’s Services include:

Free On-Site Lawn Inspection & Advice
Lawn Wetting Agents
Organic Soil Conditioning
Lawn Grub & Pest Control
Weed Control
Liquid fertilising

Our Lawn Care Program is designed to simplify the fertilising, soil conditioning, lawn pest and weed control procedures.

Your lawn is under constant attack from weeds and insect pests. Keeping your lawn healthy and green requires a year round plan of attention.

Lawn Care Program ...

By taking advantage of Coochie HydroGreen’s Lawn Care Program (LCP) you not only will receive a significant loyalty discount in recognition as a LCP customer, but we are able to provide the best for your lawns. With regular scheduled visits, we apply the correct balance of nutrients, organic soil conditions and safe pest/weed control measures to ensure a “HydroGreen Lawn” all year round.

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Saving You Water, Time & Money ...

Water: Coochie saves water by reducing your lawns watering requirements. We use approved water saving techniques, including wetting agents & soil conditioners & liquid fertilisers to ensure your property’s lawn is green & healthy.

Time & Money: No more buying, storing, mixing or applying expensive and messy fertilizers & other lawn care products. Coochie will supply and install all necessary products and materials.

Reliability: Established in 1989, Coochie currently services over 7,000 customers, regularly on a Lawn Care Program & is Australia’s largest technical lawn care company.

Frequently Asked Questions ...

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How much does a lawn service cost?

Coochie offers a free 10 Point lawn assessment & advice to determine the individual lawn's needs. The cost of a service depends on lawn size & the type of problems the lawn has such as weeds, disease or grubs. Please call 1800 245 955 to arrange your free inspection.

How does Coochie save water, time and money?

Water: Coochie saves water by reducing your lawns watering requirements. We use approved water saving techniques, including wetting agents, soil conditioners & liquid fertilizers to ensure your property's lawn is green & healthy.

Time & Money: No more buying, storing, mixing or applying expensive and messy fertilizers & other lawn care products. Coochie will supply and install all necessary products and materials.

Reliability: Established in 1989, Coochie currently services over 8,000 customers, regularly on a Lawn Care Program & is Australia's largest technical lawn care company.

Does Coochie HydroGreen mow lawns?

No, but your local Area Manager may be able to refer you to a reliable lawn mowing service.

What services does Coochie provide?

Coochie HydroGreen provides a six times yearly lawn care program.
See the section Lawn Care Program on this site for detailed information or call 1800 245 955.

How do I contact my local area manager?

Please contact our FREEcall 1800 245 955 & we will pass your details on.

Special Offers & Discounts for Sydney, Canberra, Capricorn Coast

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New clients located in Sydney, Canberra, Capricorn Coast areas are invited to print this page to take advantage of this great offer. Offer valid for a period of 7 days from the date printed at the bottom of this page.

Conditions of Use

The suitable time/date for this application is subject to the availability of the Area Manager within your region.

Price includes GST. Conditions must be strictly adhered to and this offer may not be redeemed for cash, credit or other remuneration not forming part of this offer.

Not valid for use in conjunction with any other offer.

To arrange your service, contact 1800 245 955

Ask us about our FREE onsite professional lawn inspection & advice

Our Lawn Care Program is designed to significantly improve and maintain the highest quality lawn area, by using our unique Liquid Spray-On applications. Our specific horticultural practices include:

Organic Soil Conditioning
Liquid Fertilisation
Soil Moisture Retainers (wetters)
Lawn Insect Pest Control (including lawn grub)
Grass and Broadleaf Weed Control; and
Disease Monitoring and Treatment

Benefits include,

Enhanced lawn colour & condition whilst reducing required watering
Regular lawn inspection & written report each scheduled program visit
Professional advisory service
Prompt, reliable service you can depend on
Technical expertise in horticultural lawn & turf care

Special Offers & Discounts for Brisbane, Gold Coast

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New clients located in Brisbane, Gold Coast areas are invited to print this page to take advantage of this great offer. Offer valid for a period of 7 days from the date printed at the bottom of this page.

Conditions of Use

The suitable time/date for this application is subject to the availability of the Area Manager within your region.
Price includes GST. Conditions must be strictly adhered to and this offer may not be redeemed for cash, credit or other remuneration not forming part of this offer.
Not valid for use in conjunction with any other offer.
To arrange your service, contact 1800 245 955

Ask us about our FREE onsite professional lawn inspection & advice

Our Lawn Care Program is designed to significantly improve and maintain the highest quality lawn area, by using our unique Liquid Spray-On applications. Our specific horticultural practices include:

Organic Soil Conditioning
Liquid Fertilisation
Soil Moisture Retainers (wetters)
Lawn Insect Pest Control (including lawn grub)
Grass and Broadleaf Weed Control; and
Disease Monitoring and Treatment

Benefits include,

Enhanced lawn colour & condition whilst reducing required watering
Regular lawn inspection & written report each scheduled program visit
Professional advisory service
Prompt, reliable service you can depend on
Technical expertise in horticultural lawn & turf care

Advice Sheet - Weeds

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Winter Grass (Poa annua)

Situation: Found in all turf situations.
Occurrence: Wintergrass seed germinates in autumn.

The plants grow actively throughout winter and seed in spring. The seed heads use an uneven surface on ﬁne turf such as golf greens. Perennial types of wintergrass can become established in some turf situations.

Summer Grass (Digitaria spp.)

Situation: Found in all turf situations.
Occurrence: An annual weed (also know as crab grass) with ﬁbrous roots and clusters of soft stems which grow close to the ground. It germinates in spring when soil temperature reaches 12-15C.

Crowsfoot Grass (Eleusine indica)

Situation: Found in all turf situations. Thrives in compacted soils.
Occurrence: A tufted hairless annual weed which can reach 50cm in height. It germinates in spring when soil temperature reaches 15-18C.

White Clover (Trifolium repens)

Situation: Found in all turf situations and can be a problem in amenity areas due to attractiveness to bees.
Occurrence: A perennial plant which can behave line an annual when moisture limits summer growth. White ﬂowers in spring produce seed that can remain viable in the soil for many years. Stolons aid its spreading growth habit.

Bindii (Soliva sessilis)

Situation: Found in all turf situations.
Occurrence: Bindii is an annual weed. It establishes from seed in autumn, grows actively through winter and ﬂowers in spring. Control should be timed to prevent seeding in spring. Major problem in parkland because when it seeds it produces burrs with sharp spines.

Capeweed (Arctotheca calendula)

Situation: Found in all turf situations.
Occurrence: Capeweed (also known as cape dandelion) is an annual weed found in most areas of Australia. It establishes from seed in autumn, grows actively through winter and ﬂowers in spring.

Creeping Oxalis (Oxalis corniculata)

Situation: Found in all turf situations especially low cut turf.
Occurrence: A perennial weed (also knows as yellow wood sorrel) that establishes form seed. Extremely persistent in low cut turf due to the stoloniferous growing habit.

Guildford Grass or Grass (Rumulea rosea)

Situation: A weed of high cut turf, sports ﬁelds, parks and turf farms.
Occurrence: Germinates in late autumn from a brown bulb (corm) or small brown seed. Firm, shiny, grass-like leaves grow actively through winter and it ﬂowers in spring.

Onion Weed (nothoscordum sp.)

Situation: Generally turf farms and parks but can occur in other turf situations.
Occurrence: An erect annual, biennial or perennial plant up to 30cm high, reproducing from seed or bulb.

Plantain (Plantago lanceolata)

Situation: Found in parks, sports ﬁelds and other broad area turf situations.
Occurrence: A commonly occurring perennial weed that grows form a rosette which produces new leaves and seed heads.

Cat’s Ear (Hypochoeris radicata)

Situation: Found in parks, sports ﬁelds and other broad area turf situations.
Occurrence: Mature plant is semi-erect up to 30cm. Deeply lobed leaves with yellow ﬂowers. Also known as “ﬂatweed”.

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