Essential Landscaper Tools
Everything you need to start your career as a landscaper. Hand tools, power tools, safety gear, and the estimated startup cost.
At a glance
10
Hand tools
Day-one essentials
5
Power tools
Add as you grow
5
Safety items
Non-negotiable
$1,500–$5,000 for hand tools and power equipment
Startup cost
Full kit
Hand tools
Essential hand tools
- Round-point shovel
- Flat shovel
- Garden rake
- Leaf rake
- Wheelbarrow
- Hand pruners (bypass)
- Loppers
- Garden hose and nozzle
- Tape measure (100')
- Landscape stakes and string
Power tools
Power tools to invest in
- Lawn mower (commercial-grade)
- String trimmer / weed eater
- Leaf blower
- Hedge trimmer
- Chainsaw
Safety
Safety gear (non-negotiable)
- Safety glasses
- Hearing protection
- Work gloves
- Steel-toe boots
- Sun protection (hat and sunscreen)
Budget
Estimated startup cost
$1,500–$5,000 for hand tools and power equipment
A starter kit covers hand tools and basic power tools. Specialized tools (drain machines, bending machines, etc.) are usually purchased once you start handling specific job types.