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8. Lawn Care and Landscaping

If you and your spouse actually get excited about trimming the hedges or mowing the lawn, this one might be right up your alley. A lawn care and landscaping business is simple to start and offers the kind of flexibility that’ll let you work when you want (and take the winter off).

You’ll need a bit of knowledge about plants, but mostly, you’ll need stamina and a love for the outdoors. Summer’s long days mean hard work, but at least you’ll be fit as a fiddle. And if you’re offering landscaping services, you'll need to have a keen eye for design to make those yards look like something out of a magazine.

Getting started? It’s all about that trusty lawnmower and a reliable truck. Word-of-mouth will get the ball rolling, but don’t forget the importance of good customer relations. If you’re reliable, neat, and punctual, clients will keep coming back—and tell their neighbors about you, too.