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Lawn Mowing vs Landscape Design — which business plan wins?

A quick side-by-side of two real, cloneable example business plans on Three Little Birds. Read the trade-offs, compare the numbers, and clone the one that fits how you want to build.

Plan A · Landscaping & Lawn Care

GreenRoute Lawn Care

We provide scheduled weekly lawn mowing and seasonal fertilization services to residential homeowners across Tulsa on established service routes, ensuring consistent quality and operational efficiency

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Plan B · Landscaping & Lawn Care

Meridian Landscape Design

Custom landscape design and installation for high-net-worth residential clients in Greenwich, focused on sustainable outdoor living spaces and premium hardscaping.

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The trade-off

A residential mowing route earns $40-$60 per stop, wins on route density, and lives on referral. Design-install work carries $8K-$50K project revenue but is bumpier and needs a designer. Mowing pays the bills; design pays the mortgage.

MetricGreenRoute Lawn CareMeridian Landscape Design
IndustryLandscaping & Lawn CareLandscaping & Lawn Care
Year-1 revenue$285K$450K
Founder investment$18K$75K
Monthly profit goal$4K$8K
GeographyTulsa, OKGreenwich, CT
Timeframe to launch6 months6 months
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