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Landscaping Services in the US Industry Data and Analysis
The US landscaping services industry has expanded steadily on the back of a resilient property market, with homeowners channeling rising disposable income into exterior improvements that protect and enhance asset values. Low interest rates through 2022 fueled a housing boom, driving strong demand for installation and design work. While the Federal Reserve's subsequent rate hikes cooled housing turnover, they did not derail residential spending. Homeowners continued investing in maintenance and upgrades even as the for-sale market slowed and commercial clients provided an additional buffer, with hotels, resorts and institutional property owners generating higher revenue per service call and offering the kind of recurring contract income that smooths out seasonal volatility. Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 3.0%, reaching $176.7 billion through 2026, with 0.9% growth recorded in 2026 alone. Also, despite persistent cost pressures from chemicals and other inputs, average profit margins have held at approximately 7.9%.Climate change is simultaneously reshaping the technical demands placed on landscaping professionals. Rising temperatures and increasingly erratic rainfall are stressing traditional plantings and turf systems, pushing contractors and their clients toward more resilient, water-efficient designs. Native and drought-tolerant species, drip irrigation systems, smart weather-responsive controllers and sustainable hardscaping materials such as permeable pavers, recycled concrete and reclaimed wood are moving from niche offerings to mainstream practice as both regulatory pressure and client expectations shift. Landscapers who build expertise in these climate-adaptive solutions are positioning themselves for stronger margins and longer-term client relationships than conventional lawn care can deliver.Looking ahead, the industry's growth trajectory rests on several converging demand drivers. Gradual easing of interest rates, assuming inflation moderates, should reinvigorate housing activity and unlock discretionary spending on landscape improvements, while rising per capita disposable income broadens the addressable market for value-added services. An aging population increasingly committed to aging in place is emerging as a durable source of demand for low-maintenance conversions and long-term service agreements and a steady recovery in non-residential construction will give commercial-focused operators additional runway. Against this backdrop, industry revenue is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 2.0%, reaching $195.0 billion over the five years to 2031.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Landscaping Services industry in the United States includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2016-2031. The most recent publication was released May 2026.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Landscaping Services industry in the United States operates under the NAICS industry code 56173. This industry primarily provides landscape care and maintenance services, including planting trees, shrubs, flowers, lawns or gardens. Industry companies may also design landscape plans or construct walkways, retaining walls, decks, fences, ponds and similar structures. The design of large-scale landscaped areas, such as the campuses of hospitals or schools, is included in the Landscape Design industry (IBISWorld report 54132). Related terms covered in the Landscaping Services industry in the United States include lawn service, shrub service, tree service, outsource, arborist, pesticide, herbicide, mulch and fertilizer.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Landscaping Services industry in the United States include Maintenance and general services, commercial, Maintenance and general services, residential and Design-build-installation services.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Landscaping Services industry in the United States include Brightview Holdings, Inc.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Landscaping Services industry in the United States.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed products and service segmentation and analysis of major markets for the for the Landscaping Services industry in the United States.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Landscaping Services industry in the United States.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Landscaping Services industry in the United States. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Landscaping Services industry in the United States. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Landscaping Services industry in the United States. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Landscaping Services industry in the United States. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Landscaping Services industry in the United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Landscaping Services industry in the United States in 2026?
The market size of the Landscaping Services industry in the United States is $176.7bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Landscaping Services industry in the United States in 2026?
There are 556k businesses in the Landscaping Services industry in the United States, which has declined at a CAGR of 2.0 % between 2021 and 2026.
How may import tariffs affect the Landscaping Services industry in the United States?
The Landscaping Services industry in the United States is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Landscaping Services industry in the United States?
The Landscaping Services industry in the United States is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
Has the Landscaping Services industry in the United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Landscaping Services industry in the United States has been growing at a CAGR of 3.0 % between 2021 and 2026.
What is the forecast growth of the Landscaping Services industry in the United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Landscaping Services industry in the United States is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Landscaping Services industry in the United States?
The biggest company operating in the Landscaping Services industry in the United States is Brightview Holdings, Inc.
What does the Landscaping Services industry in the United States include?
Providing arborist services and Fertilizing lawns are part of the Landscaping Services industry in the United States.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Landscaping Services industry in the United States?
The company holding the most market share in the Landscaping Services industry in the United States is Brightview Holdings, Inc..
How competitive is the Landscaping Services industry in the United States?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Landscaping Services industry in the United States.
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