United Kingdom and Californians, please tell me about your lawns!

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I'm doing an article and would like your input. I eeed to know what kind of business environment is there-are there several big lawn services in your area and is there room for someone just starting? Do you have local regulations, like how long your grass can be or plant restrictions? Do you need a special kind of grass in order to grow a lawn? What general area are you in, how is the soil there and what's the weather generally like? I'd appreciate any information you can give me. I think input from people who live in the areas will make it a much better article. Thanks in advance!