Do quality jobs quickly with zero-turn riding lawn care equipment Zero-turn mowers are nice because you don't have to pause and reposition the mower to turn and do the next strip of grass. These riding mowers are powerful and can reach higher speeds, which is nice for when you have long straightaways to mow. Before you get started on other people's lawns, it's a good idea to practice your turning skills in your own yard; if you don't do it right, you can tear out your customers' grass and leave bald spots in their yards.

I recommend:  Select from a range of riders made by the renowned Dixie Chopper. Buy a zero-turn riding mower from Scag Power Equipment, one of the lawn care industry's leaders.

Make sure you have other standard lawn care equipment Lawn service doesn't stop at just mowing lawns. Customers will want their yards trimmed and edged and their drives and walks blown off, at the very least. You can greatly increase your revenue by offering services such as tree trimming, hedge clipping and debris removal, in addition to the standard services.

I recommend:  Get all the power equipment you need from Stihl, which has everything from chain saws to pole pruners to trimmers to blowers. Echo offers the versatile Pro Attachment series, which allows you to buy just one power source but switch out your attachments (for example, you can convert your trimmer to an edger).

Expand by getting lawn care products for other services Depending on the laws of your municipality, you may be able to offer other services, such as laying sod, applying fertilizers and pesticides and providing landscaping services. Check with your local laws before you buy your supplies.

I recommend:  Buy a commercial sod cutter from Power Equipment Warehouse. Head down to your local Lowe's to purchase spreaders and sprayers for your crew. Select from the stock of landscaping and lawn care products at Earl May Seed & Nursery.