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Business Management Connect with other lawn care professionals to ask questions and get advice on how to run a successful lawn care and landscaping business.

Starting a Lawn Care Business

Learn How To Start A Lawn Care Business, A Landscaping Business, And Discuss Questions and Issues Around Lawn Mowing, Landscape Maintenance, Landscape Design and Build, Irrigation, Lighting, Fertilization, Water Gardening, and More.
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Lawn Care and Landscape business owners discuss business related issues, taxes, marketing, employees, licenses, advertising, software, scheduling, billing, insurance, associations, magazines and more!
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Snow and ice management contractors discuss business management, operations, products,and trends in this market.
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Bidding, Estimating and Pricing

Lawn care and landscape business owners discuss bidding, estimating and pricing of jobs.
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👥 Networking

Lawn Care and Landscaping business owners get to know other business owners and pros in your area. Work together, swap work, or meet for lunch!
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Lawn Care and Landscape Business owners discuss employment issues, H2B, post job offers, resumes and more!
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Digital Marketing

This forum will be used solely for the discussion of web site design, why you should have your own web site, how web sites can help your company.
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Weather

Discuss all issues related to the weather and how it affects your business, including weather predictions, upcoming storms, photos, etc.
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Equipment Post questions and browse discussions and listings for the equipment needed for your lawn care and landscaping business.

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Lawn care and landscape business owners discuss the mechanics of Green Industry specific equipment such as blowers, mowers, trimmers, and other manufacturer specific equipment
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⚡ Battery Powered Equipment

Battery powered equipment discussion for lawn care business owners, hardscapers, arborists and snow management companies.
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Trucks, Trailers and ATV/UTV

Discuss lawn care and landscaping trucks and accessories, as well as both open trailers and enclosed trailers, and their accessories.
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Heavy Equipment & Tractors

Lawn care and landscape business owners discuss heavy equipment used by Green Industry professionals such as dump trucks, bull dozers, tractors and various other machinery
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Stolen Equipment

This forum is where you can post information about equipment you have had stolen, including when, where, description, serial numbers, etc.
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Rental Equipment

Lawn Care and Landscaping Business Owners discuss renting and or leasing of equipment such as trenchers, skid steers, dump trucks and more.
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Lawn and Landscape Maintenance Ask questions and join discussions regarding your lawn care services, landscaping services and landscape maintenance accounts.

Lawn Mowing

Lawn Care Business Owners Discuss Techniques, Ideas, Strategies, etc.
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Lawn Mowing Equipment

Lawn Care Business Owners Discuss Equipment such as Walk Behind Mowers, ZTR Mowers, Line Trimmers, Backpack Blowers, Attachments, etc.
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Landscape Maintenance

Lawn Care and Landscape Business Owners Discuss The Maintenance of An Existing Landscape, Including Mulching, Flower Bed Maintenance, Spring and Fall Clean-Ups, Leaf Removal, etc...
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Lawn Care Fertilizers and Pesticides Post questions and join discussions regarding pesticides, herbicides, fertilization and turf renovation.

Pesticide & Herbicide Application

Lawn Care and Landscape business owners discuss pesticides, herbicides, licensing, legislation, application practices, equipment, pricing, products, manufacturers, suppliers and more.
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Fertilizer Application

Lawn Care and Landscape business owners discuss fertilizers and plant nutrition: application practices, equipment, pricing, products, manufacturers, suppliers and more.
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Organic Lawn Care

Lawn Care and Landscape business owners discuss organic garden management, fertilizing schedules, pricing, organic materials, techniques, weed control, disease, pest control, legislation, licensing, and more!
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Turf Renovation

Lawn Care & Landscape Business Owners Discuss Aeration, Dethatching, Seeding, Soil Amendments, etc...
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🏞 Landscape Design & Installation Ask questions and join discussions regarding design-build, hardscaping, landscape lighting and more.

Landscape Architecture and Design-Build

Landscapers Discuss Design, Architecture, Installation, Equipment, Plant Stock, Estimating, etc.
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Hardscaping

Landscapers Discuss Patios, Walls, Drive Ways, Walk Ways and More!
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Landscape Lighting

Landscape Lighting Designers and Contractors Discuss a Full Spectrum of Issues Involving Outdoor Lighting.
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Water Features

Lawn Care and Landscape business owners discuss the installation and maintenance of ponds, water gardens, along with fish, electricity, rocks, pricing, software, designs, filters, treatment, pumps, waterfalls and more.
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💦 Irrigation & Water Management Post questions and browse discussions regarding water management, irrigation, pricing, bidding, installation and maintenance.

Professional Discussions

Lawn Care and Landscape business owners discuss all aspects of irrigation, pricing, bidding, installation, maintenance, manufacturers, books, and various systems.
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Media Browse and post photos and videos related to your lawn care and landscaping business, including equipment, lawn mowing, landscaping work and more.

Original Pictures Forum

Post pictures of your work, vehicles, equipment, tools, and other business related pictures.
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Tree Care Forums Ask questions and join discussions regarding tree climbing and pruning, proper equipment and tree care.

Tree Climbing, Pruning, Felling

Tree Service Professionals Discuss Different Aspects of Tree Climbing, Pruning, and Felling.
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Tree Care Equipment

Tree Service Professionals Discuss Different Types of Equipment and Accessories.
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Fertilizers, Pesticides and Diseases

Tree Service Professionals Discuss The Use and Application of Different Kinds of Fertilizers and Pesticides. Tree Diseases Are Also Discussed.
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The Marketplace

Marketplace

Nationwide used equipment ads. Members can sell and buy equipment from one another. No commercial/dealer posting allowed.
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Vendor Spotlight! Great Deals for Members

Our vendors not only help support our community, but they also offer amazing deals to our members. Check this forum often for all the specials, deals, and announcements.
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Woolwax™ Stops Rust !

Woolwax™ is the most trusted name in vehicle rust protection.
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Homeowner Assistance Forum

If you're a homeowner or property manager who stumbled onto LawnSite.com and need to ask the pro's a question post it here.
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Industry Surveys & Polls

Create or Join Polls For Lawn Care & Landscape Business Owners. You are also invited to answer surveys created specifically by the LawnSite Staff and Sponsors of the site as well.
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Farming Cannabis

This forum is to discuss the business of growing cannabis, including farming, cultivating and crop maintenance.
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