03/21/2026
âItâs not just the grassâ đ
Deposit Lawncare Rivalry Escalates Into Full-Blown Turf War Between Shaver Lawncare and Gateway Lawncare
DEPOSIT, NY â What began as a routine spring mowing season has erupted into what residents are now calling âan all-out suburban turf warâ between Shaver Lawncare (Bobby and Ashlee) and Gateway Lawncare (Landon and Lucas), whose controversial marketing strategy has drawn both customersâand concern.
Shaver Lawncare, known for their âno nonsense, clean linesâ approach, has long been considered a staple in the community. But tensions escalated this spring after Gateway Lawncare entered the scene wearing matching banana hammocks and promoting their services with the slogan:
âWe make your lawn lush⌠while making the ladies blush.â
Facebook Becomes the Primary Battlefield
The rivalry has largely unfolded online, where both companies have taken to Facebook in a series of increasingly aggressive and oddly personal posts.
One Shaver Lawncare post featured a pristine striped lawn with the caption:
âSome of us focus on quality⌠not costumes.â
Gateway Lawncare responded within minutes with a shirtless video of Landon and Lucas edging a driveway while maintaining direct eye contact with the camera.
âIf youâre not uncomfortable, are we even doing our job?â
At least four comment sections have since been shut down due to what officials described as âescalating levels of thirst and hostility.â
Tensions Spill Into Public Spaces
The conflict has not remained online.
Witnesses report multiple heated encounters, including a tense standoff near a trailer of zero-turn mowers where Bobby allegedly muttered:
âReal professionals wear pants.â
In response, Lucas reportedly removed his shirt and asked, âDefine professional.â
The new overzealous State Troopers have declined to comment but confirmed they are âmonitoring the situation and trying not to make eye contact.â
Merchandising War Intensifies
Both companies have launched competing apparel lines in an attempt to dominate the narrative.
Shaver Lawncareâs gear includes:
⢠âGrass Daddyâ
⢠âLawn Mommaâ
⢠âWe Go Low⌠Then We Edgeâ
⢠âShaver Lawncareâ
Meanwhile, Gateway Lawncare has doubled down with:
⢠âMake Lawns Lush. Make Ladies Blush.â
⢠âGateway Lawncare: Itâs Not Just The Grassâ
⢠âEyes Up Here⌠The Lawn Looks Great Tooâ
Residents report seeing Gateway crews mowing in full uniform, which officials confirmed as âtechnically legal but emotionally confusing.â
Escalation Reaches New Levels
Several incidents have raised alarms across the community:
⢠A freshly cut Shaver lawn was reportedly re-striped overnight âwith unnecessary flairâ
⢠A Gateway property featured mowing lines forming what investigators believe to be âabsâ
⢠One homeowner reported both companies showing up at the same time and refusing to leave
âI just wanted my lawn cut,â said the homeowner. âNow I feel like Iâm hosting an event I didnât plan.â
Community Caught in the Crossfire
Residents say choosing a provider has become increasingly stressful.
âYou canât just hire someone anymore,â said one resident. âYouâre making a statement.â
Some homeowners have begun alternating services weekly, while others are attempting to mow their own lawns âjust to stay neutral.â
One man was seen cutting his grass at 9pm âto avoid being seen.â
Whatâs Next
Village officials are exploring mediation options, though early discussions broke down after both parties disagreed on what constitutes âappropriate attire for edging.â
In the meantime, residents are advised to:
⢠Avoid complimenting one company within earshot of the other
⢠Keep lawns at a ânon-threatening heightâ
⢠Refrain from engaging with unsolicited demonstrations
At press time, a new set of mowing lines appeared across multiple properties, spelling out:
âChoose wisely.â