garden center business vs. landscape design business?

I am thinking about starting an organic garden center business. I do not have any experience with retail. Another option that I am considering is to become a landscape designer. It seems like going the landscape designer route would be less risky than entering the retail world, but I have to say I am drawn to the garden center business. Any ideas, advice? What should I consider before making my decision? Any advice would be helpful and appreciated.

Public Comments

1. The designer thing is good if you can talk someone into buying a bunch of plants they know nothing about. My sis is gonna pay someone 5500 for like a 1000 dollars worth of plants the thing that sold her was this picture the company made of their house with their plants installed the picture looked great letting them see the finished product.(easy sell)