If you’ve decided to launch your own landscaping business, you’ll likely need to invest in some tools and equipment. Because the cost of lawn and garden equipment can add up quickly, you’ll probably need to prioritize your purchases and add pieces as you become more established. However, to get your business started, you’ll need to have the following essential equipment.

5 Equipment Must-Haves for a Landscaping Business

1. Truck and Trailer

Even if you have all the tools for a project, if you don't have any way to get them to job sites, your business will never get off the ground. Because of that, you need a reliable truck and utility trailer to haul your lawn and garden equipment to various locations. The best truck option is typically a flatbed with a dumping mechanism and a mounted toolbox. This allows you to carry all of your tools and drop loads of topsoil or other materials without having to shovel them periodically.

2. Lawn Care Equipment

Lawn care and maintenance are likely to be a significant part of your business so that you will need a full array of lawn equipment. This includes a riding mower with a floating deck to mow hills, a smaller walk behind mower for smaller spaces, and a variety of trimmers (edge trimmer, hedge trimmers, string trimmers, etc.) to cut the tall grass along fences or hard to reach areas. You’ll also need spreaders and sprayers for fertilizing and weed control, and an aerator to sow and seed yards.

3. Leaf and Snow Tools

Landscaping is a year-round service, so be prepared to tackle jobs in all seasons by investing in lawn and garden equipment to undertake leaves and snow. Shovels and rakes are musts, as well as a leaf blower for making quick work of leaves in the autumn and spring. If you plan to offer snow removal services, you’ll need a snowblower, and you might also consider investing in a plow attachment for your truck or riding mower. 

4. Garden Tools

Depending on the services you offer, you’re likely to need tools for working in gardens and flower beds. Shovels, rakes, hoes, spades, and weeding and planting tools should fill your toolbox, along with a selection of basic carpentry and measuring instruments. Saws are also a necessity for cutting back tree branches. Scissors, pruners, and clippers will round out the basic lawn and garden equipment list for starting your business. 

5. Heavy Equipment

Although you may focus on smaller jobs when you first launch your business, if you plan to take on larger projects involving grading or excavation, you will need more than simple equipment. Backhoes, skid loaders, and rototillers are just some of the heavy equipment that you may need to complete large-scale jobs. 

If you are starting a landscaping business, or you have an established business and need to upgrade your lawn and garden equipment, Wilson Brothers Rental & Sales has what you need. This family-owned and -operated company has served the Lexington, KY areas since 1978, providing reliable service and equipment to businesses and homeowners. Visit their website to learn more about their products and prices, or call them today at (859) 276-3601 to speak to a friendly representative.