Provide Landscaping Materials To Local Business

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Description:

As landscaping becomes more popular, businesses are in need of a constant and reliable supply of landscaping materials such as pinestraw.
A wooden pinestraw baler box can be constructed at a minimal cost.
A pitchfork and (or) a garden rake are only other tools needed to bale pinestraw.
Baling twine can be purchased at hardware store or tractor dealership (cost will be minimal).
Many landowners welcome the harvest of pinestraw under their pine trees for a minimal fee. This will provide some income in between tree-harvesting cycles as well as help remove fuel for a potential wildfire.
Hard work but has a very good return for investment and labor.
Hardware stores, garden centers and some retail outlets are always looking for a source of good quality fresh pinestraw.
Be sure to produce a quality product (one free from sticks, pinecones and other undesirable debris).
Can stockpile bales for sale at later date.

Written by Eddie McKie

Factors To Consider	Ranking: 1 = lowest 10 = highest
Time required	10
Investment	4
Equipment needed	4
Skills required	4
Facilities required	3
Land required	1
Labor Intensity	10
Potential for income	10
Transportation required	10
Expansion possibilities	10
Expertise needed	4
Advertising needed	7
Susceptible to disease	1
Susceptible to insects	1
Suitable for residential areas	3
	Other (specify)
Length of production cycle	Yearly
Regional	More suitable for South Georgia
When to start project	Anytime