{"id":38376,"date":"2023-06-19T11:53:48","date_gmt":"2023-06-19T11:53:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/za\/?post_type=start-a-business&#038;p=38376"},"modified":"2025-02-04T20:35:52","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T20:35:52","slug":"landscaping-business","status":"publish","type":"start-a-business","link":"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/za\/start-a-business\/landscaping-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Landscaping business"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"38376\" class=\"elementor elementor-38376\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3b3fcd2d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3b3fcd2d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-78c7fa95\" data-id=\"78c7fa95\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55d0851d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"55d0851d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you enjoy working outside and are keen to be your own boss, setting up a landscape gardening business could be an option to explore. This guide explains everything you need to know about how to start a landscaping business.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6dda3f4d elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6dda3f4d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/southafrica.swoopfunding.com\/stage\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get a quote<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-67e369c2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"67e369c2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1d6348ef\" data-id=\"1d6348ef\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f9edd5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-ucaddon_aivoov_player\" data-id=\"9f9edd5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ucaddon_aivoov_player.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"aivoov-player-block\">\n\t<div class=\"read_this\">Read this article to me<\/div>\n\t\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t.plyr__controls .plyr__controls__item:first-child{\n\t\t\t\tbackground:#2e9c8e !important;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t:root{\n\t\t\t--plyr-color-main:#2e9c8e;\n\t\t\t--plyr-audio-controls-background:#f0f2f4;\n\t\t\t--plyr-audio-control-color:#546a7b;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t[data-plyr=\"mute\"]{color:#2e9c8e !important}\n\t\t\t.aivoov-text-color{color:#546a7b}\n\t\t<\/style> \n\t\t<div class=\"audio_player\">\n\t\t<audio class=\"js-player\" controls=\"\">\n\t\t\t<source src=\"https:\/\/monky-voice-over.s3.amazonaws.com\/aivoov\/781640cc-7bc1-4bbf-9492-22dedc19678b\/010b63ec-938f-41ef-a35f-1b37b6306bbe.mp3\" type=\"audio\/mp3\">\n\t\t\t<source src=\"https:\/\/monky-voice-over.s3.amazonaws.com\/aivoov\/781640cc-7bc1-4bbf-9492-22dedc19678b\/010b63ec-938f-41ef-a35f-1b37b6306bbe.mp3\" type=\"audio\/ogg\" \/>\n\t\t<\/audio> \n\t\t\t\t <div class=\"powerd_by aivoov-text-color\"><p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/aivoov.com\/?um_source=plugin_powered_by\" style=\"color: inherit;\">Powered by AiVOOV<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27c63d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"27c63d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why start a landscaping business?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a48e688 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a48e688\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Working for yourself has a number of benefits. For a start, you\u2019ll have more flexible working hours and you\u2019ll be able to choose the projects you want to work on.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">If you\u2019re also someone who likes to work outside, rather than sit at a desk all day, and you enjoy being creative, a landscape gardening business could be a good match. However, you will need to be prepared to work hard and be happy to work all in weather conditions.\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">You\u2019ll also need to have training in lots of different areas, including stonework, paving, draining and irrigation and decking, and have a good knowledge of plants. If you don\u2019t have the required skills, it\u2019s best to take a course at a horticultural college before you start.<\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">How profitable is a landscaping business?<\/h3><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Determining the profitability of a landscaping business in South Africa depends on factors such as market demand, competition, <a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/za\/business-glossary\/pricing-strategy\/\">pricing strategy<\/a>, operational efficiency, and the ability to manage costs effectively.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Landscaping businesses can be profitable businesses, particularly in areas where the demand for landscaping services is high. Factors such as population growth, urban development, and environmental awareness can influence the demand for landscaping services. Additionally, offering specialised services such as garden design, watering systems, or sustainable landscaping practices can differentiate a landscaping business and attract higher-paying clients.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">However, success in the landscaping industry requires careful planning, quality service delivery, effective marketing, and strong customer relationships. While there is potential for profitability, it&#8217;s important for new landscaping business owners to conduct thorough market research, assess the competitive landscape, and develop a solid <a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/za\/business-glossary\/business-plan\/\">business plan<\/a> to maximise their chances of success.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12a3a37d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"12a3a37d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What equipment is required?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b3bb6e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b3bb6e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To enable you to easily travel to different clients, you\u2019ll need to invest in a reliable vehicle. You\u2019ll also need to invest in a range of tools and other equipment. Try to buy good-quality tools so that they last well and remember that your vehicle will need to be large enough to contain them.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tools and equipment to think about include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lawnmower<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trailer<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hedge trimmer<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strimmer<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spreaders and sprayers<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leaf blower<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edger<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shovels, spades and forks<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rake<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hoses<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marking and measuring tools<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic carpenter\u2019s tools<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shears<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work gloves<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safety goggles<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a32811 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3a32811\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the steps to starting a landscaping business?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdcfce8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bdcfce8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>1. Understand the job<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firstly, do your research and make sure you understand exactly what the job involves. You might work with residential clients, commercial clients or both. You\u2019ll need to be able to build up good working relationships with your clients so that you can get a good idea about the changes they would like made to their garden.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As part of this, you\u2019ll need to be able to sketch out plans that match your client\u2019s vision, ensure plans come in on budget, and be able work out estimates for your clients. You will also need to be able to construct water features, plant trees and cultivate turf, as well as understand how to handle pesticides, fertilisers and other chemicals, and know how to approach dangerous plants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On top of this, you\u2019ll need to prepared to promote your business to gain more clients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>2. Develop a seasonal strategy<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lot of your practical work will be carried out in the summer months. However, because clients often don\u2019t want people working in their garden during the holidays, you\u2019ll need to be prepared to work during the colder winter months too. Much of your planning will also be carried out during the winter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The downside is that bad weather can hamper your work schedule \u2013 if it\u2019s raining heavily or there\u2019s a blanket of thick snow, you might not be able to work. This means it\u2019s crucial to be resourceful and plan carefully. If you find your work tails off considerably in the winter months, you might need to take on other jobs to supplement your income.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>3. Set a legal structure<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you set up your business, you\u2019ll need to choose a legal structure. The simplest option is to set up as a <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/za\/business-glossary\/sole-trader\/\">sole trader<\/a>, but you could also consider <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">setting up a limited company.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rather than paying income tax, as you do as a sole trader, limited companies pay <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">corporation tax<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on their profits. If you\u2019re a higher rate taxpayer, this could work out cheaper.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting up a limited company could also make more sense if you plan to hire employees as you can pay salaries through the pay as you earn scheme.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>4. Ensure you comply with all legalities<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you start trading, you must register your business to be able to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">file a self-assessment tax return<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you\u2019re a sole trader, or corporation tax if you\u2019re a limited company. You\u2019ll also need to register for VAT if, by the end of any month, your VAT taxable turnover exceeds R85,000 in the last 12 months. If you\u2019re hiring staff, you will need to register for PAYE.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to do this quickly, as you can be fined if you register late.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>5. Get insurance<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insurance is another key consideration when you\u2019re setting up a business. You\u2019ll need to consider the following policies:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Public liability insurance.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This covers you if you\u2019re taken to court because your business activities caused damage to someone\u2019s property or resulted in injury. It can cover your legal costs and any compensation you might be required to pay.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Employer\u2019s liability insurance.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you employ staff, this type of insurance is likely to be a legal requirement. It will cover you for compensation claims if an employee becomes ill or injures themselves due to the work they carry out for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Professional indemnity insurance.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This will protect you in the event a client loses money as a result of negligence in the services you\u2019ve provided. It can cover legal fees and compensation payments.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>6. Market your business &amp; find customers<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve completed the above steps, you\u2019ll be ready to start looking for business. Many landscape gardening businesses advertise in local newspapers or directories, but you can also look at online marketing. It\u2019s a good idea to create a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/intl\/en_za\/business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Business Profile<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so that you get found in local search results.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also important to build a business website and, as and when you complete jobs, add photos to showcase your work. The more projects you take on, the more easily you can build a portfolio and highlight your skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be worth setting up social media profiles on Twitter, Facebook and\/or Instagram, as this can help you to attract new clients. Other advertising options include flyers and posters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t forget that word of mouth can also work to your advantage. Build good relationships with your existing clients and this can help you to win new ones.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55b9509 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"55b9509\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/southafrica.swoopfunding.com\/stage\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Apply now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40b9e43 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"40b9e43\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a8c2f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4a8c2f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Secure funding to establish or grow a landscaping business<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6a228f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c6a228f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re in the early stages of setting up your landscaping business or you\u2019re looking to expand an existing one, chances are you\u2019ll need to borrow funds to help achieve your goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One option is to borrow money from friends and family. This can be cheaper than taking out a traditional loan, but can also make things difficult if your business fails and you\u2019re unable to repay the money.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another option worth thinking about is a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">startup loan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These loans are designed specifically to help new businesses launch and expand. You receive a lump sum of money that you then repay in monthly instalments with interest added. To qualify, your business must have been trading for no more than 36 months and you must be able to prove that you were unable to obtain a loan from alternative sources and that you can afford the repayments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can also be worth checking whether you are eligible for a business grant. This is a sum of money awarded to a business to help it grow and develop. Business grants are usually awarded by the government or other companies and don\u2019t need to be repaid. There are hundreds of different grants you can apply for across South Africa, but these will often be targeted to specific industries, community groups or types of business, so check carefully. Take a look at our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/za\/business-grants\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">business grants page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively, crowdfunding enables you to collect money from a large number of people via online platforms. Depending on the type of crowdfunding you use, these people might get a share in the company or a reward in exchange for their investment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could also consider a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/za\/knowledge-hub\/business-credit-card\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">business credit card<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for smaller purchases, such as tools, while\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/za\/business-loans\/asset-finance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asset finance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be used to help you acquire larger equipment such as lawnmowers. With hire purchase, for example, you effectively hire the equipment from the lender and then make the agreed monthly payments. At the end of the term, you own the piece of equipment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively, leasing lets you rent the equipment from a finance provider and then pay a regular fixed fee over a set term, with interest on top. At the end of the term you might be able to pay a lump sum to buy the equipment, continue to lease it or cancel the agreement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca8dbbd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ca8dbbd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the pros and cons of starting a landscaping business?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0a1cdc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a0a1cdc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Starting a landscaping business offers opportunities for creativity and independence, but entrepreneurs should carefully consider the challenges and risks involved before launching their business.<\/p><p>Some of the pros are:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Potential for high demand:<\/strong> Landscaping businesses often experience consistent demand, particularly in urban areas where property owners seek to improve the aesthetic appeal and functionality of their outdoor spaces.<\/li><li><strong>Opportunity for outdoor work<\/strong>: For individuals who enjoy working outdoors and have a passion for nature, landscaping offers the chance to spend time in natural surroundings.<\/li><li><strong>Flexibility in scheduling<\/strong>: As a landscaping business owner, you have the flexibility to set your own work schedule.<\/li><li><strong>Creative expression<\/strong>: Landscaping allows for creativity and artistic expression, as you have the opportunity to design and transform outdoor spaces into aesthetically pleasing and functional landscapes.<\/li><li><strong>Potential for business growth<\/strong>: A landscaping business has the potential for scalability and expansion into related services such as garden maintenance, landscape construction, and watering system installation.<\/li><\/ul><p>The cons related to starting a landscaping business are:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Seasonal fluctuations<\/strong>: Landscaping businesses often experience seasonal fluctuations in demand, with peak seasons (spring and summer) characterised by high demand for services, while slower periods (fall and winter) may result in reduced income.<\/li><li><strong>Physical demands<\/strong>: Landscaping work can be physically demanding, involving tasks such as lifting heavy equipment, digging, planting, and working in various weather conditions.<\/li><li><strong>Initial investment<\/strong>: Starting a landscaping business requires an initial investment in equipment, tools, transportation, insurance, and marketing efforts. Securing financing or carefully managing expenses is crucial during the early stages of business development.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be64ab0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"be64ab0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Get started with Swoop's business funding platform<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71b77e22 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"71b77e22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When deciding which finance option is best for your new landscaping business, you\u2019ll need to think about how much funding you actually need, considering how much it will cost to get your business off the ground and your operating costs for the year ahead.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also important to think about eligibility criteria and ensure you meet this before you apply for any type of finance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re not sure which funding option is right for you, the team of experts at Swoop will be happy to talk through your options and help you find the best solution. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/southafrica.swoopfunding.com\/stage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get started today<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39dc8861 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"39dc8861\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/southafrica.swoopfunding.com\/stage\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Apply now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"template":"","start-a-business-sectors":[369],"class_list":["post-38376","start-a-business","type-start-a-business","status-publish","hentry","start-a-business-sectors-business-ideas"],"acf":[],"featured_image_urls_v2":{"full":"","thumbnail":"","medium":"","medium_large":"","large":"","1536x1536":"","2048x2048":"","image_blog":"","image_podcast":"","image_banking":"","image_blog_internal":"","image_blog_medium":"","image_single_banking":""},"post_excerpt_stackable_v2":"<p>If you enjoy working outside and are keen to be your own boss, setting up a landscape gardening business could be an option to explore. 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