December 2023

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Landscaping Market and Industry Trends

The U.S. landscaping industry encompasses a wide range of businesses, from small family-run operations to large corporations. It’s driven by the growing demand for aesthetically pleasing and sustainable outdoor spaces that skilled landscapers can achieve.

• As of 2023, landscaping services in the U.S. had an estimated market value of around $176 billion.
• The number of landscaping industry businesses has increased by 3.2% on average every year from 2018 to 2023. 
• BrightView earned the spot as the most profitable landscaping company of 2022, making over $2.5 billion that year, based on a 2022 report.
• TruGreen was the second most profitable landscaping company of 2021, making $1.5 billion that year. 
• Based on the National Gardening Survey of 2,601 U.S. adults, 19% of respondents planned to convert a portion of their lawn to a native wildflower landscape in 2021. 

Landscaping Labor and Demographics Facts

The landscaping and lawn care industry is essential to maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces and a significant contributor to U.S. employment. Landscaping businesses employ millions of workers and landscape contractors nationwide, making it a crucial sector for job creation and growth.

• The states with the largest number of landscaping employees in 2022 were California, Florida, and Texas.
• California had more than 105,000 landscaping workers as of 2022.
• As of 2022, Florida had 61,550 landscaping businesses, the highest of any state.
• The five top-paying places in the U.S. for landscaping workers in 2022 were Washington, D.C., Washington State, Massachusetts, Alaska, and Rhode Island.

Bulk Rock Salt and Treated Rock Salt

For pricing and delivery options contact your salesperson.

Lightning Premium Ice Melter^® (-20°F)

• Reduces application rates up to 50%!
• Quick burn and long-lasting performance
• Aqua colored for improved visual spreading
• Premium sized sidewalk salt crystals treated with Magnesium Chloride, Organic Carbohydrate and a Corrosion Inhibitor coating.

**Organic Carbohydrate acts as a lubricant which allows for free flowing through spreaders

• Lowest operating temperature liquid on the market
• Safer for pets, sidewalks, plant, and equipment!

Item #445076 — 50lb bag / 49 bags per pallet

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