How to start a landscaping business that survives its first season
Landscaping businesses live and die by spring. Starting one means being ready before the first warm weekend, and turning one-time jobs into seasonal contracts.
Licenses and insurance
Check your state’s requirements; some require licenses for pesticide application or certain hardscape work. Get liability insurance before the first job.
Pricing seasonal contracts
Mowing and maintenance sell best as season contracts with a set visit schedule. Price per visit, then show the season total.
First customers
A Google profile with before-and-after photos, door hangers on streets where you already work, and a referral link for every customer.
Answering during the rush
In spring, the phone rings while you mow. A text to every missed caller keeps those leads until you can quote.
Essential $499/month, or Growth $1,999/month with managed ads and Google profile. Prices in USD, plus applicable sales tax. See both plans