{"id":42612,"date":"2021-12-20T12:37:17","date_gmt":"2021-12-20T15:37:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=42612"},"modified":"2023-05-23T16:54:21","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T19:54:21","slug":"lawn-care-equipment-needed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-pros\/lawn-care-equipment-needed\/","title":{"rendered":"Starting a Lawn Care Business: Equipment Needed"},"content":{"rendered":"

We all know the kid who spent his or her summers going from neighbor to neighbor with a push mower and rake to make some extra cash. This scenario is surprisingly not too far from the reality for many people starting out as a lawn care professional. <\/p>

Although you don\u2019t need to begin with expensive and advanced tools, you\u2019ll need to adapt to the increase of jobs and new services you\u2019ll offer as you start a lawn care business.<\/p>

From the right mower to a quality laptop, in this article, we\u2019ll break down the equipment you\u2019ll need to manage your business, different tools for different jobs you might encounter, and the importance of caring for them properly. <\/p>

It may seem like you need a wealth of expensive tools to operate your lawn care business, but in reality, a push mower and rake <\/a>are all you need to begin.  <\/p>

As you gain more clients and expand your services, you can begin reinvesting that money into more equipment, including: <\/p>

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Equipment Needed for Lawn Care and Landscaping<\/h2>

The type of tool you need to start a lawn care business depends on your budget and the services you offer. When you first start out, a push mower and weed eater can keep your neighbor\u2019s lawn green and healthy, but what if they need aeration or want to add new mulch? <\/p>

As you gain a more extensive customer base or take on different jobs like hedge or tree trimming, the tools you need will change. <\/p>

Some of the equipment you need as you start on your lawn care journey include: <\/p>