When you run a landscaping business, your crew and mowers are your biggest investments. Keeping your employees safe and mowers running smoothly is essential for staying on schedule, ensuring client satisfaction and avoiding unnecessary costs.

You get busy and rush, you get distracted, you tell yourself you’ll do it next time — we’ve all been there. But lawn mowers cause over 80,000 trips to the emergency room every year. And they can hurt your wallet if you don’t store and maintain them properly.

Whether you’re starting a new landscaping business or looking to expand, having the right equipment is essential for getting the jobs and clients you want. With so much to consider beyond mowers, we’ve put this list together to help you prioritize your needs.

Most of us have experienced going out to cut the lawn and having our mower not start or perform poorly. With life as busy as it is, it’s easy to neglect regular maintenance. 

Having a schedule and sticking to it throughout the year is an easy way to avoid those frustrating surprises. Here are some quick tips whether you’re a DIYer or use a professional maintenance service.

Spring is here and our eyes are turning to our lawns. No need to stress – we’ve put together some tips to make sure your lawn looks its best this year.

It’s not always easy to decide whether upgrading your mower makes sense, but several factors can help. We’ve put together a list of questions you can ask yourself based on what our customers ask us most often. Whether you’re considering a walk-behind, riding, zero-turn or stand-on mower, these tips will provide some clarity.

If you enjoy an occasional fire in the living room fireplace or backyard fire pit, it’s no big deal to split the wood you need with an axe or maul. If you use firewood for heating, though, or even if you just enjoy the sight and smell of burning wood on a regular basis, you’ve probably considered investing in a log splitter.

The point of a utility vehicle is right there in the name: it’s all about utility and getting the job done. Like a Swiss army knife, a utility vehicle comes in different sizes, and it’s designed to be used for all kinds of tasks in a variety of conditions.

If you’re in the market for a new mower, you should consider your options carefully before buying. Today, there are hundreds of mowers to choose from, each one designed for different landscaping needs.

Explore the ten questions you should ask both yourself and a lawn equipment expert before buying a John Deere mower.