Thomas, I really had to work hard on not going off the deep end with a response to your post. Both Jeff and TomG make good points, and I know what you're thinking, "...all I wanted was a little help!" Not knowing your background makes it hard to write a good response so if this isn't germane you'll have to forgive me. The very first thing I'd do is honestly ask myself what makes me think I want to do landscaping? Next, what do I know that is better than my competition? How much do I know about operating a business? How much capital do I have for startup, how much saved to live on? How well do I tolerate hard physical labor? If you can answer these questions in a positive way, honestly, then you've got a shot at the banks for a loan. I'll also tell you what I tell everyone who wants to get "in", and that is, go to work for a landscaper, a golf course, or a big nursery. Act like a sponge and soak up everything, but pay considerable attention to how your employer cost estimates jobs, how he/she orders plant stock, what kinds of equipment is owned, what is rented or leased. Consider some adult education classes in small business, agriculture, and landscaping if available. And if after you've gotten your feet really wet for about a year, and your thumbs start to turn green, then honestly ask yourself, "do I really want this?" If "YES", then welcome to the club.

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