Meet Clayton

The 16-year-old behind one of Richmond's fastest-growing lawn care service.

Clayton Smith, founder of TidyTurf RVA

Why I Started TidyTurf

Hey, I'm Clayton—a 16-year-old from Richmond who decided to stop waiting for opportunities and start creating them.

It started simple: I wanted to earn my own money. But as I mowed my first few lawns, I realized I actually loved the work. There's something satisfying about transforming an overgrown yard into something the homeowner is proud of.

I'm not just doing this for extra cash (though saving for college doesn't hurt). I'm building real skills—running a business, managing customers, showing up when I say I will. The kind of stuff you can't learn in a classroom.

When you hire TidyTurf, you get someone who genuinely cares about doing a great job— because my name is on it.

The TidyTurf Promise

Show Up On Time

If I say I'll be there, I'll be there. Reliability isn't just a nice-to-have—it's everything.

Do It Right

No cutting corners. Every lawn gets my full effort because I want you to text your neighbor about how good it looks.

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Communicate

I reply fast, send updates, and make sure you always know what's happening. No ghosting, no excuses.

TidyTurf By The Numbers

16
Years old
100%
Effort, every time
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Richmond born & raised
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Building a business from the ground up

🌟 Why Support a Teen Entrepreneur?

You're investing in the next generation. When you hire a young person who's actually putting in the work, you're teaching them that hard work pays off.

You get someone with something to prove.I don't have decades of reputation to coast on—every single job matters. That means I work harder.

You support your community.Your money stays local and helps a Richmond kid build a future. That's something to feel good about.

Ready to Give TidyTurf a Shot?

I'd love to take care of your lawn. Let's make it happen.

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