If you have some space, taking cutting, with permission of course and bringing them on is a great earner. Hedging and shrubs. Just takes time and space. Something to set up over the winter months perhaps.
The average margin is way better for garden and bed work here's why. Few mowing guys do this type of work. You can typically charge a 10 to 25% markup on materials. I charge a design fee based on an hourly rate. There is a delivery fee to the client. There is a installation or planting fee. You can offer ongoing maintenance services to the client with or without mowing. The margin will vary but 30 to 50% can be achieved pretty consistently vs 10 to 20% for mowing. Depends on your market. Each one is different.
If you have some space, taking cutting, with permission of course and bringing them on is a great earner. Hedging and shrubs. Just takes time and space. Something to set up over the winter months perhaps.
I typically buy the plants as I go along in a season whenever a client requests a bed or garden design. Thanks for watching.
What is gross margin in your area for landscaping vs lawn mowing ? Do you have to be artistic to be good at landscape design ?
The average margin is way better for garden and bed work here's why. Few mowing guys do this type of work. You can typically charge a 10 to 25% markup on materials. I charge a design fee based on an hourly rate. There is a delivery fee to the client. There is a installation or planting fee. You can offer ongoing maintenance services to the client with or without mowing. The margin will vary but 30 to 50% can be achieved pretty consistently vs 10 to 20% for mowing. Depends on your market. Each one is different.
I forgot to add that the margins are after labor costs are factored in.