Where lawn care companies buy
Lawn care companies buy fertilizer and seed from landscape distributors and equipment from dealers.
| Supplier | Type | What their own site says | Pro program |
|---|---|---|---|
| SiteOne Landscape Supply | Distributor | Landscape supplies, irrigation and agronomic products from local branches, with a Partners Program for pros. | Partners Program |
| STIHL | Manufacturer, sold through dealers | Trimmers, blowers, saws, sprayers and gas pressure washers, with prices listed on its site. | Ask at the counter |
| The Home Depot | Retailer | Calls itself the world's largest home improvement retailer, with more than 2,300 stores across North America. | Pro Xtra |
| Lowe's | Retailer | Runs MyLowe's Pro Rewards for small and mid-sized pros, with points from the first dollar spent. | MyLowe's Pro Rewards |
From each supplier's own site on the date in the sources; call your branch before you plan around it.
Your counter list
The items lawn care companies buy every week, from the van stock on our tools list. Ask each supplier for a price on these first; they decide which account saves you the most.
| Item | Why it is on the list |
|---|---|
| Trimmer line and blades | Daily wear |
| Oil, filters and spark plugs | Maintenance |
| Leaf bags | Cleanups |
| Fuel mix | Two-stroke tools |
For the first order, price the starter kit too: commercial walk-behind mower; string trimmer; backpack blower; stick edger; open trailer with ramp; gas cans and fuel; hearing and eye protection; rakes and tarps. Bigger purchases to price at a dealer or rental house: stand-on or zero-turn mower; hedge trimmer; aerator rental or purchase; spreader; leaf vacuum or loader.
Opening a trade account
Bring your business name, tax ID and license number, and a credit application if you want terms. The big-box programs are compared row by row on Home Depot Pro vs Lowe's Pro. For the tools themselves, the lawn care tools list has prices read on the makers' own sites (Toro, STIHL).
When supplier prices change
Update your lawn care price list the same week a supplier raises prices. In Koira, that price list is what your estimates are built from.
Sources
- SiteOne: Home, checked October 9, 2026
- STIHL USA, checked October 9, 2026
- The Home Depot: About, checked October 9, 2026
- Lowe's: MyLowe's Pro Rewards announcement, checked October 9, 2026
Last checked October 9, 2026. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and differ by state and city, so confirm with the agency named before you act.