Pros of the Business

• Landscaping is a good business for people who love being outdoors, setting their own work hours and being their own boss. It also provides outlets for creativity in choosing plants, trees and ornaments to turn plain plots of land into beautiful gardens. Start-up costs for equipment are low compared to many other business ventures. Slow and steady expansion of the business is a viable option.
  
  

Business Drawbacks

• If the landscaping business is located in an area with defined seasonal changes, work may dwindle during snowy or rainy months. The work is physically demanding and necessitates moving, hauling and lifting heavy equipment and materials. Landscaping power equipment can pose dangers if improperly handled. Fertilizers and soil supplements may contain hazardous chemicals.
  
  

Marketing Pluses

• Landscapers with degrees or certificates in horticulture, botany or landscaping may have an advantage when marketing their services to potential clients. Letters of recommendation from former clients is a plus.