12 Years. One Round. Real Results.
I started out working for a local gardening firm in Cheshire. Seven years later I went out on my own. That was five years ago.
Today I earn over £1,500 a week, take January off every year, and have never spent a penny on advertising.
This guide is everything I wish someone had handed me on day one.
The Numbers
What This Business Pays
What’s Inside
7 Chapters. Everything Covered.
Setting Up Your Business
HMRC registration, insurance, your van, pricing structure and how to quote new customers.
Tools and Equipment
What to buy, the 2-stroke fuel guide, Stihl tools, strimmer wire, mowers and the spare tool strategy.
Getting Your First Customers
How I built a full round from one garden without spending a penny on advertising.
How to Work Professionally
Order of work, mowing technique, banking your jobs, diary planning and presentation.
Your Working Year
Month by month — January off, February pruning, spring rush, autumn leaves and the perfect final visit.
The Money
Real earnings, actual costs, how to get paid fast and the honest truth about lawn-only businesses.
Growing the Business
When to raise prices, taking on help, expanding efficiently and future-proofing your round.
Is This For You?
Right for some. Not for everyone.
This IS For You If…
✅ You want to be your own boss and work outdoors
✅ You want a real income, not pocket money
✅ You are willing to work hard and build properly
✅ You want honest advice from someone doing it now
✅ You want to earn year-round, not just in summer
This Is NOT For You If…
❌ You want a get-rich-quick scheme
❌ You only want to mow lawns in summer
❌ You are not prepared to put in the hours early on
❌ You want theory with no real experience behind it
Ready to Build
Your Round?
One guide. Written by Aston. Everything you need to start, grow and earn all year round.
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