Flower Arrangements business. If you have an eye for color and design, create arrangements to help people celebrate everything from weddings to birthdays. Business Overview Millions of flowers are purchased each year for every kind of occasion imaginable, and all of these occasions have one thing in common, the flowers have to be arranged once they arrive at the event. The opportunity for making money by creating and selling flower arrangements are endless -- everything from...

Stump Removal business. For the entrepreneur who's ready to use a little muscle and some big machines to get a job done, there's stump removal. Business Overview Cutting down a tree is the easy part'getting rid of the stump is the tough part of the job. And that is why homeowners, landscapers, and tree trimmers will be more than happy to pay you a handsome fee to perform stump-removal services. Stump-removal rates fall in the range of $75 to $300 each, depending on size, so...

Yard Maintenance business. Know the secret to keeping the perfect yard? Share it with the world. Business Overview Offer clients a host of yard and property cleanup and maintenance services by starting a general yard maintenance service. Cut grass, provide rubbish removal, trim trees and hedges, and offer lawn aeration and garden tilling. Concentrate your marketing efforts on securing customers who are prepared to sign up for regular service, and offer financial incentives to...

Lawn Sprinkler Systems business. Keep lawn their greenest with a sprinkler business. Business Overview At one time the installation of an underground lawn sprinkler system was reserved only for the wealthiest of homeowners. However, times have changed, and new installation techniques and mass produced plastic pipes have brought the costs of supplying and installing underground sprinkling systems down to a point where they are now within the financial grasp of almost all...

Greenhouses business. If love plants and flowers but lack the green thumb, greenhouses may be for you. Business Overview In the past decade greenhouses have become as very hot home improvement product and project. As the baby boomer generation slips into retirement they are looking for ways to keep busy, physically fit, and enjoy life. Greenhouse hobby gardening provides them with exactly what they are seeking. There are various approaches that can be taken for starting a...

Small-Spaces Landscaping business. Looking for a niche landscaping business concept? Think small. Business Overview Condominiums, townhouses, and lofts are being constructed in record-breaking numbers across the United States and Canada, and this building boom has spawned an entirely new and red-hot industry in small-spaces landscaping. Where are these small spaces? They include sundecks, patios, decks, balconies, rooftops, and courtyards for both residential and commercial...

Farm Equipment Broker business. Do you know the ins and outs of tractors? If so, a farm equipment broker job may be right for you. Business Overview International connections can really pay off, especially if you're planning to start a farm equipment brokerage business. Your international connection will not only assist in the marketing of the equipment overseas but also in locating discounted farm equipment for North American purchasers. The market for good, quality used farm...

Landscaping business. Take your passion for plants to green spaces near you. Business Overview Landscaping increases the tangible and intangible value of homes, encourages business at retail locations and enhances the productivity of corporations. If you like planting trees and flowers, transforming the world one project at a time, and you're not afraid of physical labor, then landscaping might be just the business for you. And there's plenty of it -- according to the...

Tree Trimming And Removal Services business. Help clients contour and control their landscapes. Business Overview Starting a tree trimming and tree removal service is a great business enterprise to activate, especially if you have past work experience or knowledge in tree trimming and removal practices. The equipment needed to successfully operate the service includes a truck, ladders, safety gear, chainsaws and pruning shears. A number of measures can be used to gain...

Gardening Classes business. Share your greenthumb with others. It will add green to your pocket. Business Overview Teaching 'how-to' gardening classes can be a fun and profitable instruction business to start. The classes can be conducted right from home utilizing your own garden as the basis of the instruction class. Successfully marketing this type of instruction business is best achieved by establishing alliances with local garden centers that can refer your 'how-to garden'...