Some of the most widely used methods for getting landscape contractor leads are:  

1. Lead providers - When companies have access to homeowners who are looking for landscape contracting services, they can sell those leads to landscape contractors for a price. Choosing a lead provider like Houzz Pro means you’ll save tons of time qualifying new leads because we screen them for you.
2. Client referrals - Encourage past clients to spread the word about the good work you do! Referrals are one of the most cost-effective ways to get landscaping leads as they can continue to produce leads for years to come.
3. Ask friends or family - If you’re newer to the remodeling business and are looking for ways to build a portfolio, getting work from friends and family is a great place to start.
4. Print marketing - Posting your business card on the bulletin board at local businesses, sponsoring a softball team, placing an ad in the newspaper — these are all tried and true forms of traditional advertising that might still work for your landscape contracting business today.
5. Door-to-door marketing - Do you serve an older neighborhood with newer homeowners? Consider knocking on doors and you may just find a potential landscape lead who has been searching for a contractor like you.
6. Network or find a Lead Group - Network with other landscape contractors in your area to learn what’s working for them or maybe even ask them to use you as a referral when they’re overloaded with projects. Lead groups can be equally as helpful as professionals in different verticals come together to share leads.

The possibilities are endless. It all comes down to how much time and resources you want to spend! 

• Targeted Local Advertising: Advertising on Houzz, the #1 platform landscape leads use to find professionals, can be extremely effective for finding hiring homeowners in your area for very minimal effort. Lucky for you, targeted local advertising comes included with an Ultimate Houzz Pro plan. 
• Email Marketing: Your list of contacts is a great way to promote your landscape contractor business. Not only will email newsletters help re-engage past leads, but it can help you stay top-of-mind when their friends or family mention they’re looking for a landscape contractor like you! With Houzz Pro’s email marketing features, you’ll be able to send beautiful email newsletters with no technical expertise.
• Print Advertising: Business cards, flyers, park benches—these more traditional forms of advertising will likely cost you for materials or placements but may still be effective for finding landscaping job leads today.
• Social Media: Promoting your business across social media channels can be quite lucrative depending on the size of your following! Promote your business organically or most social media providers offer pay-to-play advertising models.
• Search Engines: Having an SEO-optimized website can help searchers find you when they search for services you can offer. With Houzz Pro, we’ll actually build and maintain a business website for you. Search engines like Google also offer paid advertising, but can be quite costly.

Making your landscaping company stand out involves a combination of differentiation, quality service, and effective marketing strategies. Here are some tips to help you achieve that:

1. Specialize or offer unique services: Offering unique services like landscape lighting, water features, or edible gardens can also set you apart from competitors.
2. Focus on quality and professionalism: Ensure that your landscaping work is of the highest quality. Use high-quality materials, employ skilled and experienced staff, and prioritize customer satisfaction.
3. Showcase your work: Create a portfolio of your past landscaping projects to showcase your expertise and the quality of your work.
4. Develop a strong brand identity: Invest in creating a visually appealing and memorable brand identity for your landscaping company, including a professional logo, website, signage, and marketing materials.
5. Provide excellent customer service: Make exceptional customer service a priority at every stage of the customer journey, from initial inquiries to project completion and beyond.
6. Offer competitive pricing and packages: Research your local market to ensure your pricing is competitive while still reflecting the quality of your services.
7. Get involved in the community: Participate in local events, sponsor community initiatives, or collaborate with other businesses to increase your visibility and build relationships within the community.
8. Embrace sustainable practices: As environmental consciousness grows, positioning your landscaping company as eco-friendly and sustainable can be a valuable differentiator.

If your goal is to grow your client base, landscaping lead generation programs are worth it—you just need to find the right one! We suggest running the numbers to determine how much you’re willing to pay per lead to remain profitable. And remember, one lead can turn into two, three, six or ten if you make a great impression. Be sure to consider the lifetime value of a lead and their referrals when evaluating different lead providers. We recommend starting with Houzz Pro. With access to over 65 million homeowners, we have the connections to bring you quality landscape contractor leads (and even pre-screen them for you).

With an Ultimate Houzz Pro membership, you’ll have access to solutions that help you find better clients:

• A premium profile on Houzz with a featured review, business standouts, a highlight video, and more
• A custom-built business website optimized for SEO and responsive for all device types
• Targeted local advertising
• Quality lead generation
• Access to video consultations
• Live connections with pre-screened leads

When you sign on for Houzz Pro’s landscape contractor business software, you’ll also get the following tools that help you win the projects you want:

• Professionally branded estimates
• A CRM that helps you stay organized
• Simple email marketing tools
• A 3D floor planner and  Life-sized Walkthrough features 
• Lightning fast takeoffs

We even help you manage projects with: 

• Project management and collaboration solutions
• Straightforward change orders
• A client dashboard and portal
• Real-time approval tracking and e-signatures
• Project profitability analytics

When it’s time to get paid, you’ll enjoy the convenience of:

• Online payment & invoicing tools
• Time and expense tracking
• Financial reports
• Integrations with Gmail, Zoom, QuickBooks Online and more

Subscribers of our landscape contractor lead generation services get the full support of our customer support team. We’re available via chat, email or phone to help ensure you’re getting the most out of Houzz Pro. As a Stevie Award Winner recognized for Innovation in Customer Support we’re confident we can help you through any challenge. Need help figuring out how to better optimize your Houzz Pro profile to stand out in the Find Pros directory? We’ve got your back. Need a tutorial of how to better target the project sizes and budgets you want most? We’ll make it happen!