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Landscaping Cash Flow, Planned for the Full Year

Spring startup costs come before the first invoice, and winter slows things down. Plan the cycle and fund the gaps that make sense.

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Landscaping Cash Flow

Get crews and equipment ready before spring hits

From $25,000 for established landscaping companies with steady deposits. About three months of bank statements, FICO 500+ considered.

As fast as
24 hours

Amount to request

$85,000.00

Funding range$25K to $5M

*Sample amounts shown. Your actual offer depends on your business and is reviewed before approval.

Built for landscaping companies

Quick to apply

A 5-minute application and three months of statements, no tax returns. Qualified businesses can be funded in as little as 24 hours.

Room on credit

FICO 500+ is considered, with a soft credit pull to start.

Total cost before you accept

Your offer shows the full repayment amount up front. No surprise costs after you sign.

Repayment you can see

The repayment schedule is laid out in your offer before you commit, so you can plan around the season.

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Fast decisions. Applying takes about 5 minutes.

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How it works

Apply in minutes

A short application. A soft credit pull to start.

Fast decision

We review revenue, time in business and bank activity, not just a credit score.

Review your offer

You see the amount, the schedule and the full repayment amount before you sign.

Get funded

Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

The season starts before the money does

Every spring, landscaping companies spend heavily before the first invoice goes out. Mowers get serviced, trucks and trailers get inspected, crews get hired and trained, and mulch, stone and plants get ordered. Commercial maintenance contracts and HOA work may pay monthly or on net terms. Install jobs often pay in stages.

In many regions, the year ends with a slow winter where revenue drops and some costs continue. Landscaping cash flow is a yearly cycle, and planning it as one is the biggest improvement most owners can make.

Lay out your year on one page

  1. Late winter: equipment service, hiring, early material orders.
  2. Spring: peak spending and the first cleanups and installs.
  3. Summer: steady maintenance revenue, irrigation and hardscape work.
  4. Fall: cleanups, aeration and possibly snow contracts in colder areas.
  5. Winter: slower months that need a reserve.

Mark when cash leaves and when it comes in for each stage. The gap is your planning number. Our landscaping slow season funding page covers the winter stretch.

Equipment is the hidden swing factor

A broken zero-turn mower or a dead truck in May costs far more than the repair bill, because a crew sits idle at peak season. Service equipment in the off months and keep a repair reserve. For replacements and fleet growth, equipment financing for landscaping can spread the cost.

Contracts and collections

Recurring maintenance contracts smooth revenue. Get billing dates in writing, invoice promptly and follow up on late commercial accounts quickly. For install work, take a deposit to cover materials before ordering.

For illustration: a crew that books a large hardscape job in April may need to buy stone and rent equipment weeks before the progress payment. Knowing that in advance turns it into a planned expense instead of a cash scramble.

How we fund landscapers

Merchant Fund Express offers working capital for landscaping businesses, a business line of credit for seasonal swings, and equipment financing, from $25,000 to $5,000,000. We review about three months of business bank statements, consider FICO 500+, and start with a soft credit pull. No tax returns. Apply in about 5 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply during the slow winter months?

Yes. We look at about three months of deposits and try to understand your seasonal pattern. Seasonality is normal in landscaping.

Can funding cover spring startup costs?

Working capital or a line of credit is often used for startup costs like hiring, materials and equipment service. The amount depends mainly on deposits and existing obligations.

I run my landscaping business as a sole proprietor. Can I apply?

Yes. Sole proprietors can apply.

How quickly can a landscaper be funded?

Qualified businesses can be funded in as little as 24 hours after approval and signing.

What does the offer include?

The full repayment amount and the repayment schedule, before you accept. No surprise costs after you sign.

Is a line of credit a good fit for seasonal landscaping work?

Many landscapers like a line of credit because the need repeats every spring and you can draw only what that season requires. Working capital can suit a one-time purchase. Your deposits and existing obligations shape the offer.

Spring hiring $30,000.00
Zero-turn mower $16,500.00
Hardscape stone $24,000.00
Crew truck $48,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

These steps help a landscaping company stay steady year-round.

  • Service equipment in the off months
  • Take material deposits on install jobs
  • Put billing dates in writing on maintenance contracts
  • Set aside a winter reserve during peak months

Merchant Fund Express vs a bank

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Documents
About 3 months of statements
Tax returns and financials
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Usually higher
First check
Soft pull
Hard pull common
Speed
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Weeks
Seasonal revenue
Reviewed in context
Often a concern

Start the season with cash in place

One secure application. A soft credit pull to start. No obligation to accept an offer.

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