📱 Best Platforms
Nextdoor, Facebook Groups, Thumbtack
📖 The Hustle
Plant flowers in pots, beds, and window boxes for homeowners who want curb appeal but lack the time or know-how. Charge $30-40 per hour plus the cost of plants. You do the shopping at a local nursery, plant everything, and clean up. Spring and fall planting seasons bring eager clients. One full day of planting earns $200-300 and leaves a beautiful result to photograph.
🚀 First Step
Visit a local nursery to learn what grows well in your area, then post on Nextdoor offering seasonal flower planting with a portfolio of your own or a friend's garden.
🔑 Keys to Success
- Let the client pay for plants directly at the nursery — you only charge for your labor
- Stick to easy, hardy plants like petunias, marigolds, and hostas that are hard to kill
- Take a photo of every finished job — those color-filled beds are your best advertisement
🛠 Tools & Resources: Nextdoor, Thumbtack, Facebook Groups, PlantSnap app, Venmo