The neighborhood needs mowing. You need money. Perfect match.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Push mower (used is fine) | $80–200 |
| String trimmer/weed eater | $30–80 |
| Leaf blower | $25–60 |
| Gas can + fuel | $15–25 |
| Flyers & door hangers (100ct) | $10–25 |
| Work gloves + safety glasses | $10–20 |
| Total | $170–410 |
Buy or borrow a reliable push mower, trimmer, and blower. Used equipment from Facebook Marketplace is perfectly fine to start. Test everything before your first job.
Research what others charge in your area. A standard residential lawn (quarter acre) typically goes for $30-50. Start slightly below market to win first customers, then raise prices as you build reputation.
Print 100 flyers and distribute them door-to-door within a 2-mile radius. Focus on neighborhoods with well-maintained homes -- those owners care about their lawn but may not want to do the work.
Offer a first-mow discount ($10 off) to get people to try you. Do an exceptional job -- edges trimmed, clippings blown off the driveway. First impressions create recurring customers.
Schedule clients on the same day by neighborhood to minimize travel time. Aim for 5-8 yards per mowing day. Weekly service means predictable income.
After 2-3 great mows, ask each client: "Know anyone else who could use lawn care?" Offer $10 off their next mow for each referral that books. Word of mouth is your best marketing.
Mow, edge, and blow -- the standard weekly service. Best for small to medium residential yards.
Mow, edge, blow, plus weed pulling in beds and hedge trimming. Higher margin per visit.
Spring or fall deep clean -- leaf removal, bed cleanup, lawn dethatching. Big one-time jobs with premium pricing.
Copy these templates, fill in your details, and start marketing today. Every template is tested and proven.
TIRED OF MOWING? Let [Your Name] handle it. ✓ Weekly mowing & edging ✓ Reliable & on-time ✓ Competitive local rates FIRST MOW $10 OFF Call/Text: [Your Phone] [Your Area] • Available Saturdays & Sundays
Hi! I noticed your lawn could use some love. I'm [Your Name], your neighbor from [Street]. I offer affordable, reliable lawn mowing every week. $[Price]/mow • First time $10 off Text me at [Number] to schedule!
Starting a lawn care business in [Your Town]! Offering mowing, edging, and cleanup at great rates. DM me for a free quote. First mow is $10 off! #lawncare #sidehustle #[YourTown]
"Hi, I'm [Name]. I live in the neighborhood and I'm offering lawn mowing service this season. I charge $[Price] per mow and I'm available weekly. Would you be interested in a free estimate? I can have your yard looking great by this weekend."
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