DECEMBER 2018 NEWS

Facts and statistics about the
Landscape industry

• Generates $77 billion in annual revenues
• Employs nearly 1 million people
• Has an annual growth rate of 3.5%
• Consists of nearly 500,000 businesses

Source: IBISWorld report, 2016.

If we dive deeper into this data, we can see how different specializations and services contribute to the scope of the entire industry. In a survey from a leading industry publication, respondents reported that they had completed business within the following sectors:

• 65% single family residential
• 23% commercial/industrial
• 42% maintenance
• 19% design and build
• 13% lawn care
• 6% tree care
• 6% snow removal
• 6% irrigation

Source: Lawn and Landscape Magazine State of the Industry 2014.

It is also worth noting that over 30% of respondents listed "Landscaping Maintenance" as their most profitable service. Other services such as "design and build" and "chemical lawn treatments" were substantial revenue drivers.

So what does all this data equate to? Revenue.

From the same industry survey, here's the breakdown of businesses by revenue:

• Less than $300,000—57%
• $300,000–$999,999—19%
• $1 million–$1.9 million—11%
• $2 million–$3.9 million—7%
• $4 million or more—6%
• Median Revenue Nationwide: $217,000

Each year, droves of new competitors enter the market. Nearly 20% of the entire industry is made up of new landscaping services. If you haven't faced fierce local competition, consider yourself lucky (for now).

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