How to Start a Landscaping Business

There’s a lot to consider when starting a landscaping business. Once you’ve gotten your business funded and named and created a business plan, it’s time to establish your tool fleet. Choosing the right tools can make or break your bottom line, so keep reading for a guide on how to build your fleet for your specific business needs.

Professional landscaping tools are a major consideration in setting up a landscaping business. Where you work and what types of jobs you’ll be doing all play a part in what kinds of tools you choose for your work. Here are five things you should think about:

You have two primary choices when it comes to powering your fleet: battery and gas. If you’re working in areas with noise restrictions or gas bans, battery power offers the solution you need. It offers much of the same power and durability as gas while running with reduced noise and zero exhaust emissions.

On the other hand, many landscaping businesses rely gas power. Gas tools have long been perceived as being more powerful than battery, and while this is no longer true, many still prefer it.

Landscaping entails a variety of tasks, and you’re going to need the right tools for each one.

If you’re going to offer mowing, you have several options. You can choose between a manual or self-propelled, walk-behind push mower. For high-volume work, you may want a riding lawn mower or a STIHL zero-turn mower.

Other tools to consider include trimmers, edgers, blowers, hedge trimmers, pole pruners, and even pressure washers.

The AP Professional Battery System provides an interchangeable battery system across a wide range of outdoor tools including chainsaws, trimmers, mowers, and more.

The innovative 135 series features a variety of battery-powered tools built from many of the same, durable components as their gas counterparts. This series is also a part of the AP Professional Battery System.

When you’re working with tools day in and day out, it’s important to have confidence in the safety features of your equipment. In addition to practicing safe work habits, you can also check for common features and benefits that most STIHL power tools have built in. You will also want to remember to wear the proper personal protective equipment.

Along with proper work habits and tools, it’s important to dress for the job. Choosing the right protective gear for your work is important to help keep you and your employees as safe as possible. STIHL offers a wide range of personal protective apparel from chaps to hearing protection and eye protection to footwear.

If you’re ready to gear up your landscape business with STIHL tools, you don’t have to go it alone. Your local authorized STIHL Dealer has the knowledge and experience to help you choose and maintain your tool fleet. Visit your local dealer today.

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