Goat Landscaping Business 'Goats on the Go' Tackles Invasive Plants in Raleigh Park

Goat Landscaping Services

• 🐐 Goats on the Go, a business run by Steven Paul, utilizes goats for lawn mowing and vegetation control.
• 🎯 The business typically assigns 30 goats to one acre, completing the task in approximately 5 to 7 days.

Invasive Plant Control at Dicks Park

• 🌳 The current project involves 32 goats clearing invasive species at Dicks Park in Raleigh, North Carolina.
• ⛰️ This method is effective for challenging terrain, such as steep hills, where machinery might struggle.
• 💡 Goats offer a more efficient solution than manual or mechanical weed control, which can sometimes spread seeds.

Advantages of Goat Grazing

• 🌱 Goats destroy seeds by consuming them, preventing regrowth when the seeds pass through their digestive system.
• 🚫 This process ensures that the vegetation does not grow back as vigorously the following year.

Business Growth and Goat Personalities

• 📈 Goats on the Go has seen rapid popularity, gaining thousands of Instagram followers.
• 💬 Customers have inquired about goats becoming overweight, but they cannot become overweight from foraging.
• 💖 Among the herd of over 120 goats, Pastrami Bernie is highlighted as a standout, known for being a big softy who enjoys cuddles.

Project Duration and Future Work

• 🗓️ The goats are expected to graze at Dicks Park for at least 10 days.
• ➡️ After completing their work, they will be moved to another location in need of their services.