Your yard can make you money in simple ways. Think about growing fresh baby greens – they can earn you lots of money in a small space. Or you could let people use your yard for fun parties. If you put in fake grass, kids can practice sports there. You could teach others about plants in your garden. Another fun idea is to sell plants right from your yard. Put shade plants under trees and sunny plants in bright spots. You don't need much money to start these ideas. Best of all, your yard can keep making money all year long.
Growing Food for Profit
You can make money growing food in your yard in three simple ways.
Turn part of your lawn into a garden using small squares to grow lots of veggies close together.
Next, grow climbing plants like beans up your walls and fences.
Last, plant fruit trees and berry bushes around the edges of your yard.
To make the most money, grow special foods that sell well in your area.
Baby greens are a good choice – you can make $20-30 from just one square foot!
You could also grow old-time tomatoes or rare cooking herbs.
Take your food to the local farmers market to sell it.
You can also talk to nearby chefs who might want to buy what you grow.
Rent Space for Events
Your yard can make you money! If you have a nice outdoor space with pretty plants and grass, people will pay to use it. They can have parties, weddings, and take photos there.
To make your yard ready, you need:
- Flat ground for people to walk on
- Good lights to see at night
- Places to plug in music and food warmers
Make clear spots in your yard for:
- Where people stand during weddings
- Where to put tables and chairs
- Where cars can park safely
Put in strong stakes to hold up party tents. Mark where pipes and wires are in the ground. Make paths for food servers to walk.
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You must get papers that say it's OK to have parties in your yard. Also get safety papers in case someone gets hurt.
Write down rules about:
- When people can set up
- How loud music can be
- Who cleans up after
Talk to people who plan parties. They can help you find more people who want to use your yard.
Create a Mini Sports Complex
Turn your yard into a fun place where kids and grown-ups can play sports. Put in fake grass so people can play all year, even when it rains. Add bright lights so games can go on after dark.
You can:
- Let teams rent your yard to practice soccer, baseball, or football
- Build courts for tennis or pickleball with clear lines
- Set up batting cages where people can hit baseballs
Make sure to:
- Put up cameras to keep everyone safe
- Get insurance in case anyone gets hurt
- Use a simple way for people to book time to play
This way, you can make money while helping people in your area stay active and have fun. Your yard will become a special spot where neighbors meet to play sports together.
Start a Garden Teaching Business
Your garden can be a great place to teach others about growing plants. Turn your backyard into a fun outdoor school where people can learn by doing. Set up small plots for different types of gardens. Add some chairs and tables in a covered spot so folks can sit and watch you show them how to garden.
Make spaces to show people how to grow plants in many ways. You can teach them to plant in rows, boxes, and even up walls. Have spots where people can learn about making soil better and taking care of tools. You can teach them about growing food without chemicals, when to plant each season, and how to stop bugs from eating plants.
Put in simple water systems to show how to save water. You can teach small groups or work with one person at a time. Some people will be new to gardening, while others will know more.
Share what you know with people who live near you.
Seasonal Plant Sales
Running a plant shop from your yard is fun and can make you money! You can turn your yard into a mini garden store. Put shade plants under trees where it's cool. Put sun-loving plants in bright spots. Use shelves to show off your plants.
Make your shop look nice! Put pretty trees like Japanese maples by the front. Put plants that grow well together in the same spot. This helps people see how they'll look in their own yard.
Sell what grows best each season:
- Spring – tulips and daffodils
- Summer – flowers that come back every year
- Fall – colorful mums
- Winter – green plants that stay pretty all year
Check with your city first to make sure you can sell plants at home. Set fair prices so you can make money and keep customers happy.
