Product Description
Starting a Garden or Landscape Business
Expert advice on how to get started in your own garden or landscape business! Learn how to start small and grow into a full time enterprise whilst staying grounded and inspired.
Packed with valuable business advice, horticultural and landscaping knowledge and practical ideas. Great for personal development or as a gift.
Chapters
CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED
Getting Started
Points to Watch Out For
Two Ways to Begin in Business
Starting A New Business Compared To Buying One
What Sorts Of Records Do I Need To Keep?
Understanding Contract Law
CHAPTER 2 WHAT SERVICES COULD YOU OFFER?
Types Of Service
Other Options
Complimentary Fringe Services
Considering The Options
What Do You Need To Offer These Services?
Specialist Niche Areas For Landscape Construction
Specialist Areas For A Design Business
Buying Equipment And Tools
CHAPTER 3 GARDEN MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Plant Care
Why Plants Get Sick
Preventative Medicine In The Garden
Planting
Moving Established Plants
Providing A Spraying Service
Starting A Pruning Service
Starting A Lawn Care Business
Types Of Mowers
Watering
Tree Care And Tree Surgery
Tree Surgery Techniques
Gardening & Landscaping Tools
Power Tool Maintenance
How To Manually Handle Objects In The Garden
Starting An Indoor Plant Service
CHAPTER 4 LANDSCAPING
Options For Specialisation
Starting A Garden Design Service
Starting A Landscape Construction Service
Improving Soils
Improving Drainage
Improving Surface Drainage After Construction
Mulches
Hard Surfacing
Water In The Garden
Steps
CHAPTER 5 MANAGING FINANCES & COSTING
Business Planning
Landscape Specifications & Contracts
