Watering Gardens as a side hustle

Consider yourself lucky if you have a green thumb. Many people try, but just can’t seem to make things click when it comes to their gardens. Take advantage of this skill and earn a little extra money on the side.

Planting a garden in the summer is a lot of work. The summer is also when most people leave on vacation for extended periods of time, putting those beautiful flowers of drying up under the hot summer sun.

This creates a perfect opportunity to water garden beds and planters while people are out of town.

Getting Started

To get started with your garden watering side hustle, it’s just a matter of getting your name out there. Start out with your local communities. Post a flyer on the bulletin board at your community center, church, the local coffee shop or any other place that has a community bulletin.

Once you start, and do a good job, chances are word of mouth will be your best marketing tool.

Gear

Watering gardens when people are out of town is a great way to earn some extra money because it requires very little investment to get going.

Chances are you can use the watering can where every you are going. If you are worried about the weight of some of the bigger watering cans or reaching up to the hanging planters, you could always bring your own watering wand with you.

Things to think about

Consider the area you want to cover. Even though you have a green thumb, do you want to be driving 15 minutes each way to water for 10 – 15 minutes. If you do, make sure you can price accordingly for your time. If you are in your local community, you can walk between houses giving you a little extra exercise each day.

Pay attention to water restrictions: if it’s been a dry summer, pay attention to any water restrictions in place. Some municipalities only allow watering during certain days based on house number or during certain hours of the day. Make sure you ask first so you won’t be breaking any rules.