How I Charge $120 Per Yard of Mulch in My Landscaping Business Now. Landscaping Business Startup Struggles | 1st Stage vs 2nd Stage | Being Hard On Yourself. When I 1st started my landscaping business, I was living in a one bedroom apartment with my wife and an eviction notice on the door. We were flat broke and I had to fight tooth and nail just to get our bills paid. If you're getting your own small scale business off the ground, I encourage you to honor your struggle, & run your own race, and most importantly. Don't compare yourself to other people on social media who brag just to spite you