I'm exploring some side hustle ideas, and the concept of a garden sitter popped into my mind. The idea is to offer a simple service for folks who go on holiday or find themselves too busy during the week to take care of their plants. This could involve watering, cutting the grass, and deadheading flowers—just basic upkeep without the cost of a full gardener. I'm curious if this is a service people would actually consider using, or if I'm just chasing a wild idea here.
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Honestly, it sounds a lot like what a gardener does. You're basically asking if people would pay for someone to water and maintain their plants, but if you can charge less than a gardener, you might have a niche!
With all the heatwaves lately, I really think a garden sitter could be a hit! It's definitely worth giving it a shot!
Yep, and since you don't have any overheads apart from your tools and car, you're in a good position to start!
It might be a bit of a stretch unless you can undercut the usual gardener rates. But then again, people do pay for unusual services, like weekly bin cleaning, so who knows? Just put the word out and see!
Aren't gardeners usually equipped for more extensive tasks though? Plus, I think you could really carve out a space for yourself if you market it right!