How To Start Gardening Services? – Free Business Plan

Gardening is the hip new word nowadays. To be called the person with the green thumb is good. To make money out of it? Even better. So, what does the average person who is into gardening need? The target group of elite clients, gardening tools and supplies, and a willingness to do labor-intensive work. The result? Happiness, both spiritual and material!

Understanding the Work

It requires a lot of hard work though. There are many opportunities available and the costs to tart and run the business are relatively low.

The typical tasks you will be doing when working in a lawn mowing or gardening business include;

• Mowing
• Brush cutting
• Fertilizing lawns and gardens
• Weed control and removal
• Sweeping and blowing pathways
• Raking, pruning, and planting
• Watering lawns and gardens
• Re-potting plants
• Mulching Clearing rubbish
• Hedge trimming

Apart from these jobs, you will also need to carry out general business administration tasks such as generating invoices, managing inventory and equipment, and submitting your tax reporting documentation.

Planning Comes First

First, you will have to decide what kind of services you are offering. Do you want to offer garden maintenance services or do you want to build a green haven from scratch? Both kinds of businesses have their own set of pros and cons. Remember; a designer balcony will fetch more money than just gardening maintenance.

Equipment Required

Most lawn mowers and gardeners operate as fully mobile businesses, so you will probably just need a home office and a suitable vehicle to get started. Start-up businesses will often utilize their own home equipment and then purchase professional gear when the business gets going.

Depending on the type of services that you plan to provide, some of the required equipment includes;

• Lawnmower and edger 
• Hedge trimmer 
• Chainsaw 
• Blower 
• Weed control sprayer and chemicals
• Fertilizer
• Hose and accessories
• Personal protection equipment (gloves, boots, glasses, etc).

Be Creative

In this kind of business, what you need is lots of creativity, and one heck of a promotional website. Listen to terraces and balconies. Start with creating a unique garden of your own and offer to make up your friends’ garden beds and terraces. Photograph and create an online portfolio to market yourself and your services. This kind of business has a target audience which includes the elite, international schools, and multinationals companies.

Licenses and Finance

Before starting a gardening or lawn care business, you need to check the relevant business licensing authority in your state and see if you are required to obtain any permits and/or licenses prior to setting up your business. The financial investment in this kind of business is generally low, and whatever accessories you recommend for the garden is charged mostly to your client. You benefit from raking in the moolahs.

Get Smart Insurance

Today every business person wants to ensure his/her business. This gives a sense of security to you. It will cover your business for any claims made against it, as well as have cover in place for you, your equipment, and your vehicle. A good idea would be to talk to a leading business insurance provider about your needs and how to protect your business.

Get your greens flowing!

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