{"id":5338,"date":"2024-09-25T17:40:21","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T22:40:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-to-start-a-landscaping-business.html"},"modified":"2025-06-30T14:25:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T19:25:00","slug":"how-to-start-a-landscaping-business","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-to-start-a-landscaping-business.html","title":{"rendered":"How To Start a Landscaping Business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero\"  class=\"fl-simple-hero\">\n    <div class=\"fl-simple-hero-container fl-container fl-flex fl-items-center\">\n                <div class=\"fl-simple-hero-title\" data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero-title\">How To Start a Landscaping Business in Eight Steps<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n    <div class=\"fl-container\">\n        <div class=\"updated-breadcrumb-list\">\n            <ol>\n                        <li>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\">FindLaw <\/a>\n                <span class=\"breadcrumb-separator\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span>\n            <\/li>\n                                <li aria-current=\"page\">How To Start a Landscaping Business<\/li>\n            <\/ol>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30  wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n<div class=\"fl-section-main fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\"><h1 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">How To Start a Landscaping Business in Eight Steps<\/h1>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image fl-no-margin\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/image\/upload\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/content-original-images-fences-in-front-yard-of-house.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/amber-sheppard-esq\/\">Amber Sheppard, Esq.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw Staff<\/a>\n                | Last reviewed\n        <time>\n                            June 30, 2025\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-editorial-note fl-text-sm\">\n            <p>Editorial Note: We earn a commission from affiliate partner links on FindLaw. 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We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    <div class=\"fl-callout-text article-blockquote\">\n        <p>The initial steps to starting a <span data-action=\"click-&gt;dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_report_term_27316076\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-dropdown-disable-toggle-aria-param=\"true\" data-term-id=\"27316076\">landscaping business<\/span> are understanding the <span data-action=\"click-&gt;dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_report_term_27316077\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-dropdown-disable-toggle-aria-param=\"true\" data-term-id=\"27316077\">lawn care business<\/span>, developing a <span data-action=\"click-&gt;dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_report_term_27316090\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-dropdown-disable-toggle-aria-param=\"true\" data-term-id=\"27316090\">business plan<\/span>, choosing a name and legal structure for your business, obtaining <span data-action=\"click-&gt;dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_report_term_27316085\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-dropdown-disable-toggle-aria-param=\"true\" data-term-id=\"27316085\">business licenses<\/span> and permits, and securing funding for your company.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><b><i>Form your LLC with confidence.\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/legalzoomcominc.pxf.io\/c\/4851649\/2115288\/26746?subId1=how-to-start-a-landscaping-business-in-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Our trusted partner LegalZoom has packages starting at $0 + filing fees<\/a>.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"tableOfContent\">\n    <div class=\"table-of-contents\">\n        <span role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" class=\"table-of-contents__title\">8 Steps To Start a Landscaping Business<\/span>\n                <ul class=\"table-of-contents__list\">\n                        <li><a href=\"#Know\" title=\"1. Know Landscaping Business Basics\">1. Know Landscaping Business Basics<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Plan\" title=\"2. Create a Business Plan\">2. Create a Business Plan<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Name\" title=\"3. Name Your Landscaping Business\">3. Name Your Landscaping Business<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Structure\" title=\"4. Register Your Landscaping Business Structure\">4. Register Your Landscaping Business Structure<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#EIN\" title=\"5. Obtain EIN and Business Licenses\">5. Obtain EIN and Business Licenses<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Fund\" title=\"6. Fund Your Business\">6. Fund Your Business<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Trends\" title=\"7. Know Current Landscape Design Trends\">7. Know Current Landscape Design Trends<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Insurance\" title=\"8. Understand Risks and Get Business Insurance\">8. Understand Risks and Get Business Insurance<\/a><\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Starting a lawn care business requires potential business owners to understand local business laws and laws that regulate the landscaping industry. Before you open your landscaping business, read this FindLaw article so you know what to expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>8 Steps To Start a Landscaping Business<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"general-step-component\">\n    <div class=\"steps-container\">\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            1\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Know\">Know Landscaping Business Basics<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>No matter your state of business, one thing remains the same for all landscaping businesses. An aspiring landscaping business owner must understand their competitors, the community, and the ecosystem.<\/p>\n<h3>What Does Your Target Market Expect?<\/h3>\n<p>Consider the community&#8217;s expectations and ideals. How can your new company meet potential customers&#8217; expectations or raise the bar?<\/p>\n<p>To be a successful lawn care company, you must do more than show up with a lawn mower, sprinkler, rakes, and shears. You have to offer something to the residents who live there. What makes your competitors stand out? Do they offer lower pricing, only hire landscape professionals, or have a good word-of-mouth referral program?<\/p>\n<h3>Do You Know The Area?<\/h3>\n<p>A successful landscaping business understands planting zones. Planting zones are area-specific. A lawn maintenance professional must know:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What to plant<\/li>\n<li>When to plant<\/li>\n<li>When to seed<\/li>\n<li>When to cut grass and other plantlife<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The timing of this depends on local soil quality and weather patterns. A tropical plant can&#8217;t get planted in a cold environment.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            2\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Plan\">Create a Business Plan<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>A written plan is the foundation of a business.<\/p>\n<p>Commonly included elements in a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/business-plan-outline.html\" title=\"Contents of a Written Business Plan\">business plan<\/a>\u00a0include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How your business meets a need in the local landscaping services market in a mission statement<\/li>\n<li>A financial plan or overview of your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/financing-basics.html\" title=\"Financing Basics\">plan for funding<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Your organization&#8217;s structure and if you plan on having employees<\/li>\n<li>Your operational structure and how you will manage your landscaping business and provide day-to-day services<\/li>\n<li>List of the equipment and landscaping tools you need to be successful<\/li>\n<li>The pricing of your services<\/li>\n<li>Your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-operations\/your-marketing-plan.html\" title=\"Your Marketing Plan\">marketing plan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you finish your business plan, have your advisers review it and make revisions. After the business is up and running, review it regularly. Your business plan should evolve with you.<\/p>\n<h3>Connect With Small Business Advisers<\/h3>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/\" title=\"U.S. Small Business Administration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Small Business Administration<\/a>\u00a0(SBA) offers resources to boost local\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/contracting\/what-government-contracting\/overview\" title=\"SBA: Contracting guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">small business<\/a>\u00a0startups. Its\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.score.org\/\" title=\"SCORE.org: Small Business Success Starts Here\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)<\/a>\u00a0initiative connects entrepreneurs with free counselors who can advise on every stage of planning and executing a business concept.<\/p>\n<p>Because SCORE assigns counselors to advise nearby business creators, these counselors understand the local economy. They can likely assess a new startup&#8217;s potential successes and strains in the local setting.<\/p>\n<p>You can also find counselors supportive of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/business-guide\/grow-your-business\/lgbtq-owned-businesses\" title=\"SBA: LGBTQ-owned businesses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LGBTQ-owned businesses<\/a>, native-owned, minority-owned, woman-owned, and veteran-owned businesses.<\/p>\n<p>How can you prepare for your first meeting with your small business adviser? Draft a business plan. Your counselors will go over the plan with you and make suggestions. In preparation, set aside time to create a business plan.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            3\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Name\">Name Your Landscaping Business<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Many entrepreneurs start their new landscaping business using just their own name. Sole proprietors often do this and file a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/what-is-a-dba-.html\" title=\"What Is a DBA?\">Doing Business As<\/a>\u00a0(DBA) form to operate under a different name. For example, Tubbs Sheppard could operate her lawn business under her name or file a DBA to operate as Tubbs&#8217; Landscaping.<\/p>\n<p>You may want to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/choosing-a-business-name.html\" title=\"Choosing a Business Name FAQs\">pick a business name<\/a>\u00a0that is meaningful to your mission. Do not pick a business name similar to any other landscaping firm in your area.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/intellectual-property\/registering-for-a-domain-name-trademark-what-you-should-know.html\" title=\"Registering for a Domain Name Trademark: What You Should Know\">internet domain name<\/a>\u00a0and social media account names you want are free. Check the Secretary of State&#8217;s website for your state. If you know that your landscaping business is the only one to claim the name in your area, you are ready to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/registering-the-name-of-your-business.html\" title=\"How To Register a Business Name\">register your business name<\/a>\u00a0with the state.<\/p>\n<p>Some business owners trademark their business names or slogans with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/intellectual-property\/trademarks.html\" title=\"Trademark Law\">U.S. Patent and Trademark Office<\/a>\u00a0(USPTO), then\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/intellectual-property\/state-trademark-information.html\" title=\"A Guide to State Trademark Information\">register the trademark<\/a>\u00a0with the state. The whole process takes several months, but businesses do it to protect their\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/hirealawyer\/choosing-the-right-lawyer\/intellectual-property-law.html\" title=\"What is Intellectual Property Law?\">intellectual property<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            4\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Structure\">Register Your Landscaping Business Structure<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>A small business needs a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures.html\">legal<\/a>&nbsp;business structure before it can be a legal entity. For instance, it could be a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/sole-proprietorship-advantages-and-disadvantages.html\" title=\"Sole Proprietorship Advantages and Disadvantages\">sole proprietorship<\/a>, a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/the-small-business-partnership-general-and-limited-partnerships.html\" title=\"The Small Business Partnership: General and Limited Partnerships\">partnership<\/a>, or a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/what-is-a-corporation-.html\" title=\"What Is a Corporation?\">corporation<\/a>. Many of today&#8217;s small business owners form&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/limited-liability-corporation-faq.html\" title=\"Limited Liability Company FAQ\">limited liability companies<\/a>&nbsp;(LLCs).<\/p>\n<p>Why do entrepreneurs like LLCs? LLCs protect the business owner against personal liability in the face of legal actions. The owner of an <a href=\"https:\/\/legalzoomcominc.pxf.io\/c\/4851649\/2115288\/26746?subId1=how-to-start-a-landscaping-business&amp;auto-aff-llc\" class=\"diy-biz-affiliate\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-cta=\"Biz Auto LZ - LATL Txt\" data-cta-url=\"legalzoom.com\" target=\"_blank\">LLC<\/a> can opt for &quot;pass-through&quot; taxation and pay tax through an individual tax return.<\/p>\n<p>You will&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/state-guide-forms-and-fees-for-business-formation.html\" title=\"State Guide: Forms and Fees for Business Formation\">register your legal entity with your state<\/a>, typically through the secretary of state or division of corporations.&nbsp;Or you can let our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/legalzoomcominc.pxf.io\/c\/4851649\/2115288\/26746?subId1=how-to-start-a-landscaping-business-custom-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trusted partner LegalZoom<\/a>&nbsp;handle your business formation filing for $99 plus filing fees.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            5\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"EIN\">Obtain EIN and Business Licenses<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <h3>Get an EIN<\/h3>\n<p>Your business name should match what you use to get an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-taxes\/employer-identification-number-ein-faq.html\" title=\"Employer Identification Number (EIN) FAQ\">Employer Identification Number<\/a>&nbsp;(EIN). The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issues EINs. It is free to apply for EIN, but make sure you only request one directly from the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online\" title=\"IRS: Apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IRS website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Your lawn care business needs an <a href=\"https:\/\/legalzoomcominc.pxf.io\/c\/4851649\/2115288\/26746?subId1=how-to-start-a-landscaping-business&amp;auto-aff-ein\" class=\"diy-biz-affiliate\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-cta=\"Biz Auto LZ - LATL Txt\" data-cta-url=\"legalzoom.com\" target=\"_blank\">EIN<\/a> if you hire employees. Sole proprietor businesses must have an EIN to open a business bank account, even if it does not have employees.<\/p>\n<p>Will your company have a permanent staff? Or will you hire people as and when needed? Human resources, business software choices, and IRS compliance all depend on a personnel plan that recruits people with the right skills.<\/p>\n<h3>Get Local Business Licenses<\/h3>\n<p>You may need state and local&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/business-licenses-and-permits.html\" title=\"Business Licenses and Permits\">business licensing<\/a>. If you are a specialist, such as a landscape architect, you need a professional license from the state. For example, Pennsylvania requires&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/pa\/title-63-ps-professions-and-occupations-state-licensed\/pa-st-sect-63-904.html\" title=\"Pennsylvania Statutes Title 63 P.S. Professions and Occupations (State Licensed) \u00a7 904. Powers and duties of the State Board of Landscape Artists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">landscape architects<\/a>&nbsp;to get a special license. A landscape architect is typically licensed with special training in designing public parks, cemeteries, and other developments.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            6\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Fund\">Fund Your Business<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>To calculate your startup costs, wage structure, and business financing needs, visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes373011.htm\" title=\"Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a>. Your financial plan for landscaping&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-finances.html\" title=\"Business Finance Law\">business finances<\/a>&nbsp;should include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Initial funding<\/li>\n<li>Funding source<\/li>\n<li>Operating budget<\/li>\n<li>Projected two-year balance sheet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What working capital does a landscaping business need? Typically, the business must purchase equipment and products.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Blowers<\/li>\n<li>Business cards<\/li>\n<li>Edger<\/li>\n<li>Insurance<\/li>\n<li>Lawnmowers<\/li>\n<li>Shovels<\/li>\n<li>Trailers<\/li>\n<li>Trimmers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some landscapers decide to acquire office buildings and storage space. If you decide this is the best decision for your own landscaping business, then you will need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Business licensing<\/li>\n<li>Building occupancy and signage permits<\/li>\n<li>Premise liability insurance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Check the Small Business Administration for funding options, such as the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/funding-programs\/loans\/7a-loans\" title=\"SBA: 7(a) loans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SBA 7(a)<\/a>&nbsp;loans, microloans, and other popular options. You could also look into&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/partners\/lenders\/7a-loan-program\/types-7a-loans#section-header-16\" title=\"SBA: Types of 7(a) loans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SBA CAPLines<\/a>, revolving or non-revolving credit lines for small businesses.<\/p>\n<p>Web-based accounts such as Venmo and PayPal help customers pay for your services quickly, bringing in a usable cash flow. You can also check your local banks and credit unions for interest-bearing business checking accounts.<\/p>\n<p>After establishing a checking account, order checks and a debit card. You&#8217;ll have options for applying for a credit card or line of credit from your bank&#8217;s partners, PayPal, and other sources. Your landscape design business can form a credit profile by using credit accounts.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            7\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Trends\">Know Current Landscape Design Trends<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Today, many property owners seek lawn care experts who focus on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/greenerproducts\/identifying-greener-landscaping\" title=\"Environmental Protection Agency: Identifying Greener Landscaping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">organic and native gardening<\/a>. They also look for landscape architecture experts. Your target market may hope to find professionals who can help plan stormwater and climate-related issues. A landscaper has numerous opportunities to learn and make professional progress.<\/p>\n<p>Here are common recent trends you should consider for your business:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Commercial landscaping<\/li>\n<li>Edible landscaping, sometimes called foodscaping, where you plant food or herbs instead of grass or flowers<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/history\/article\/san-francisco-green-roof-law\" title=\"National Geographic: Green Roofs Take Root Around the World\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Green roof<\/a>&nbsp;installation<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/education.nationalgeographic.org\/resource\/xeriscaping\/\" title=\"National Geographic: Xeriscaping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xeriscaping<\/a>&nbsp;which limits the amount of water needed to flourish<\/li>\n<li>Vertical landscaping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As you gather in-depth knowledge of your craft, you can offer yourself as a speaker for gardening and local business groups. Learning and teaching what you know is a satisfying way to contribute to the community around you.<\/p>\n<p>Network with lawn care industry people, real estate agents, contractors, arboretum owners, zoning boards, and local business meetup groups. Their members have vital knowledge and contacts. Keep an updated profile on LinkedIn and other social media hubs for business, and stay in touch with other professionals.<\/p>\n<p>If you spot a need, you can donate landscaping and gardening work to the local post office, library, farmer&#8217;s market, or school. Professional signage noting your donation can increase your business name recognition and cultivate a sense of goodwill in the community.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            8\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Insurance\">Understand Risks and Get Business Insurance<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>It may not seem like it, but owning and operating a lawn maintenance business has many legal risks. This is known as a liability in the legal world.<\/p>\n<h3>Business Insurance<\/h3>\n<p>Your new landscaping business needs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/what-is-business-insurance-.html?fli=latl_biz_howto:diy_biz_ins:txt\">necessary business insurance<\/a> before bringing in new customers. Your local car and homeowners insurer can make insurance recommendations for the new business.<\/p>\n<p>Your Business Operations Policy (BOP) can also cover other business law concerns that may pop up. This includes contract disputes from vendors or customers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/liability-and-insurance.html\" title=\"Business Liability and Insurance\">General liability insurance<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/workers-compensation\/workers-compensation-basics.html\" title=\"Workers&#039; Compensation Basics\">worker&#8217;s compensation insurance<\/a>&nbsp;help cover the costs of mistakes and injuries.<\/p>\n<h3>Environmental Laws and Regulations<\/h3>\n<p>Here are some environmental laws you should know:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/regulatory-information-topic\/regulatory-and-guidance-information-topic-waste\" title=\"EPA: Regulatory and Guidance Information by Topic: Waste\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">waste<\/a>&nbsp;and chemicals used in your landscaping business, including pesticides<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/laws-regulations\/summary-federal-insecticide-fungicide-and-rodenticide-act\" title=\"EPA: Summary of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)<\/a>&nbsp;authorizes the EPA to register pesticides<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/caddis\/herbicides\" title=\"EPA: Herbicides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The EPA regulates herbicides<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Pay attention to local ordinances and regulations concerning burn bans and water usage during droughts<\/li>\n<li>Know the local&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-operations\/how-to-handle-problems-with-commercial-zoning-laws.html\" title=\"Commercial Zoning Laws and Variances\">zoning laws<\/a>&nbsp;before you start a contract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Failure to follow local, state, or federal regulations can result in fines or a business shutdown.<\/p>\n<h3>Safety Regulations<\/h3>\n<p>Landscaping equipment can be dangerous. 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