6 Landscape Designing Business Success Stories [2023]
Landscape design, also known as landscape architecture, involves arranging and modifying features in a landscape, urban area, or garden. The scope of work requires planning, designing, and managing open spaces to create an appealing environment.
The demand for landscape design is high among homeowners and commercial space owners. According to statistics, the employment of landscape architects will grow by 6% in the next few years. The need for planning and developing new and existing landscapes for commercial, industrial, and residential construction will drive the growth.
Starting a landscape design business can be profitable if you are an experienced designer with excellent artistic skills. To start a landscape design business, do market research and write a business plan. Invest in quality landscape design tools and equipment and register your business.
Here are some real life success stories of starting a landscape designing business:
1. GreenPal ($30M/year)
Bryan Clayton, Gene Caballero & Zach Hendrix (from Nashville, Tennessee, USA) started GreenPal about 11 years ago.
I'm Bryan Clayton CEO of GreenPal which is best described as Uber for Lawn Care.
Good thing early investors told us no because with their capital they would have owned and controlled 30% of our business.e are self-funded and my cofounders and I own it all.
2. GreenPal
“Finally, an easy way to get the lawn cut by someone near me” – Satisfied GreenPal customer. Sign up for free to see lawn mowing providers around you – instantly! No telephone or credit card requir...
- Estimated revenue: $2.5M/month
- Business rank: #202K
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Learn more about starting a landscape designing business:
Where to start?
-> How much does it cost to start a landscape designing business?
-> Pros and cons of a landscape designing business
Need inspiration?
-> Examples of established landscape designing business
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4. Design a better business
- Business rank: #585K
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5. Tilly Design
Tilly delivers professional online landscape design services you can afford. Our team of landscape designers, landscape architects and horticulturists partner with you on a truly custom design tailored to your location, environment, personal style and use of space - all online. It’s landscape design made simple.
- Business rank: #1.24M
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