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If you offer classic, no-nonsense landscaping services, you’ll need a straightforward, classic name. Here are some of our favorites.
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When you’re starting a landscaping business, you have a laundry list of tasks to accomplish: buying equipment, attracting potential clients, registering your business, and much more. High on that task list is coming up with landscaping business names.
A good business name is essential for marketing and branding your landscaping company. It’s how customers will come to know you and recognize you. It’s even how they’ll recommend you to their friends and family. So it’s crucial to get your landscaping business name right.
But if you’re struggling to find “the one,” don’t worry; naming a business can be challenging! That’s where this guide comes in. Whether you need guidance on how to create a compliant name, some inspiration, or a list of names to choose from, you’ll find it here.
Naming a business is a bit more complicated than just stringing words together, but there is a lot of freedom to be creative and express yourself. No matter what direction you’re leaning for a business name, there are some criteria for landscaping businesses to meet.
There are lots of good landscaping name options. Generally, a good business name is:
Ready to find the perfect business name for your landscaping company? Whether you want a ready-to-use name that’s classic, some inspiration for a creative name, or anything in between, you’ll find it here.
One quick note before we go further: just because we’ve included a particular name on this list doesn’t mean that it’s available in your state. It’s your responsibility to check that your desired business name isn’t infringing on any protected names, so please do your homework.
Will you focus on lawn care alone? Some landscaping companies might opt for a very specific lawn care business name to help advertise their services. Here are some of our top picks.
Want your business to truly stand out? A creative landscaping business name might do the trick, drawing customers’ attention with a quick glance or passing word. Here are some of our favorite creative and cool landscaping business names.
One really viable way to make customers remember your business name is to make them smile or chuckle when they hear it. Here are some of our favorite funny landscaping names.
Maybe you’re going to offer premier gardening services as your primary focus. If that’s the case, you might showcase gardening in your business name. Here are some of our favorite gardening-themed names.
Will your business focus on eco-friendly landscaping practices? Highlighting that specialty can be a great way to attract customers who are passionate about the planet. Here are some great green-inspired landscaping business names.
Nature is a great element to integrate into your landscaping business name, and some landscaping company names can have a seasonal theme. Here are some great options to choose from.
If you’re proud of your regional heritage, you might decide to give a nod to your city or state (or even landscape) in your landscaping company name. If you don’t see your region below, keep in mind that you can customize one of these names to fit where you live and work.
Will you focus on providing luxurious, premier experiences to your customers? You’ll need a luxe name to suit. Here are some luxury landscaping company names to choose from.
After you pick a name, you technically don’t have it claimed yet. There is some paperwork to complete: registering your business. The exact process for registering your business varies a little from state to state, but generally you’ll need to file the Articles of Organization (LLCs) or the Articles of Incorporation (corporations). You’ll also have to pay a filing fee and complete a few other start-up steps.
When you register, you are added to your state’s records as the owner of that name in your state. Other businesses in the state won’t be allowed to register under your name. Please note that these protections only exist in the state where you’ve registered. If you want more robust protections, you’ll need to register a trademark or register in additional states.
For more information, learn about the startup costs for a landscaping business in our guide.
Legal requirements are never fun, but it’s important to uphold them when naming your business. The exact requirements will vary from state to state, but no matter where you’re located you’ll need to run a name availability check and a trademark search.
Start by running a business name search on your state’s website. As a general rule, if you type in your desired name and no exact matches pop up, then your name is probably available in your state. If a match does appear, you will need to make edits until it’s unique. No matter what state you’re starting out in, you’ll have to ensure that your name is distinct from other business names.
On a similar note, you’ll need to run a trademark search on the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s website. This search will ensure that you’re not infringing on any federally protected trademarks. Trademarks also happen at the state level. Look for the office in your state that oversees trademarks and see if they have a search engine you can check.
We’ve already briefly discussed how to register your business name as an LLC or corporation, but what if you’re going to operate as a sole proprietorship or partnership? And what other registrations should you complete to best protect your name? A little extra legwork now can help you ensure that your name works for you.
Sole proprietorships and partnerships don’t have the option to file formation paperwork, so their options to protect their business names are a little more limited. A DBA registration, or a “doing business as” name, can be helpful (see DBA definition for more). A DBA acts a lot like a permission slip to use a nickname for your business instead of your personal legal name. Essentially, it lets you operate under the name “Dallas Lawncare Gurus” instead of “John Smith” (the legal name of a sole proprietorship is the same as its owner’s name because it isn’t a separate legal entity).
Most states don’t protect DBAs for exclusive use; typically, multiple businesses can operate under the same name. But registering a DBA is still helpful. Doing so will add your name to state records, which might discourage other people from using it.
To be successful, you’ll need a business website — which means you’ll need a web domain name. Ideally, your domain name should match or closely mirror your business name. That means you’ll need to register your domain name as soon as possible. ZenBusiness can help you streamline this step.
Much like a business website, a presence on social media is a valuable tool for connecting with customers, booking clients, and more. From surveying what services you should add to educating customers about lawn care and sharing the custom landscapes you’ve created, social media offers a wide array of opportunities.
Ideally, you should pick the platforms your ideal customers are active on. Facebook, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and even YouTube or X are viable options. If you can, it’s best to pick handles that closely match your name. That’ll make it easier for customers to find you and share you just by recalling your business name. Brand consistency online is important!
Starting a business is a busy time, but you don’t have to do everything alone. Here at ZenBusiness, we specialize in tackling red tape for small business owners. Whether you need to create a new LLC or corporation, a streamlined app to manage your business’s finances, or anything in between, we have your back. Let us handle the paperwork so you can focus on what you love: creating and maintaining beautiful landscapes.
Disclaimer: The content on this page is for information purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, or accounting advice. If you have specific questions about any of these topics, seek the counsel of a licensed professional.
Written by Team ZenBusiness
ZenBusiness has helped people start, run, and grow over 700,000 dream companies. The editorial team at ZenBusiness has over 20 years of collective small business publishing experience and is composed of business formation experts who are dedicated to empowering and educating entrepreneurs about owning a company.
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