The community aspect of it—the togetherness and the help that you can receive if you are willing to be a part of it.”

Lance Paschal, owner of Precision Landscaping

There’s something satisfying about making diamonds in a lawn, according to Lance Paschal of Precision Landscaping.  

He’s been landscaping and mowing with his family since the early 2000s, but Paschal has decided to step off on his own. He officially started the business last May and since then, he’s been very busy.  

“Challenges for me right now are definitely juggling it all,” Paschal said. “Being so much more involved, it’s definitely a reality check. But I like that it’s teaching me how to manage time.”  

Plus, he’s having to budget expenses with profit among rising gas prices and overall cost of living. “Be mindful of what you invest in daily,” he advised.  

He says it’s worth it. Paschal enjoys the aesthetics of it all. From the time he was a young kid he’s been on ball fields, standing on the neatly manicured and well-kept lawns.  

In addition to mowing, Paschal mulches and weed eats as well as maintains properties throughout the winter. Once his company takes off, Paschal would like to get more into the landscaping aspect of it.  

But when he’s not working in the hot sun, the Bedford County native also works at Jostens. His days sometimes add up to 18 hours of work and 4 hours of sleep.  

But the long-time Halls Mill resident has his family and community to thank for getting him to where he is today.  

“It’s always been something that my dad’s enjoyed doing and my grandfather too,” Paschal said. “And I wanted to keep doing something that I enjoy doing.”  

They started with a few churches, like Crowell’s Chapel in Halls Mill. Paschal was young then and says he was taught how to have a good work ethic.  

“And my brothers as well. My dad had each one of them at about the same age as me start working.” Growing up he never received an allowance but was taught the value of a dollar after earning it.  

In addition to his parents, fellow community members Randall Crowell and Bo Davis have also been a major influence for the now 30-year-old Paschal. Crowell was an engineer and Davis a talented handyman, according to Paschal.  

“They’re just so knowledgeable. They have a wonderful shop down there that we’ve been able to use over the years.” 

That shop with its old timbers is where Paschal learned much of his trade. “At the very least, that’s like a community thing too. After a while, the shop almost becomes a part of you.”  

He also gets a lot of help from his younger brother Blaine. “He sees things well for his age,” Paschal said. Blaine even helped him design a hand-made mowing attachment called a stripper, which helps get those precise lines in a freshly mowed lawn.  

Paschal added that he is not only looking forward to the growth of his company but also to the growth in himself through learning about the trials and errors of owning one’s own business.  

But, of course, he won’t be alone.  

“The community aspect of it—the togetherness and the help that you can receive if you are willing to be a part of it,” he said. “This is a wonderful place. I’ve been extremely blessed.” 

He added, “The community is such a cornerstone, and I would love to carry that on.”  

For more information on Precision Landscaping, call 931-619-5408.