Lawn care
Mow, edge and tidy residential lawns on a weekly or fortnightly route.
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01 / Why it can workThe upside
Recurring visits on the same streets let one mower and trailer serve a dense, predictable route.
02 / Watch forThe hard part
Weather, seasonality and equipment breakdowns can wipe out a week of income at once.
03 / CostsWhat the first budget covers
Mower, trimmer, blower, trailer or vehicle space, fuel and liability insurance. Expect roughly $800–$5,000 for a lean first version, before your own living costs.
04 / First customerYour first paying step
Knock on doors in one neighborhood and sell a season of fixed-price weekly mowing to a handful of houses.
05 / GrowthHow it grows
Add seasonal services such as leaf cleanup and aeration to the same clients before widening the area.
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Lawn care scores
Startup difficulty2/10
Operating difficulty4/10
Economic potential5/10
Scalability5/10
Resale potential5/10
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