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Landscaping Industry Report

2026 EDITION

Comprehensive data and local insights to help landscaping business owners grow with confidence.

Market Size & Growth
Local Market Insights
Competitive Landscape
Trends & Opportunities
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Industry Outlook

Strong Growth
Ahead

4.2%
Projected CAGR 2026–2030
$67.8B
2026 Market Size
U.S. Landscaping
4.2%
Projected CAGR
2026–2030
5.1%
Annual Industry
Job Growth
62%
Revenue from
Maintenance
300+
Markets & Locations
Researched

The U.S. landscaping services industry continues to experience strong demand driven by residential investment, commercial development, and an increasing focus on outdoor living.

Market Size & Growth (U.S. Landscaping Services)
$38.7B2020
$42.1B2021
$45.9B2022
$50.4B2023
$67.8B2024
$61.2B2025E
$66.9B2026E
$73.8B2027E
$81.0B2028E
Actual Projected

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, IBISWorld, and Sherlock Research proprietary operator surveys.

Key Industry Insights

Residential Demand

Homeowner spending on landscaping and outdoor living remains a top growth driver.

Commercial Growth

Businesses are investing more in curb appeal and sustainable landscaping solutions.

Sustainability Trend

Eco-friendly practices and water-efficient landscaping are in high demand.

Labor Challenge

Finding and retaining skilled labor remains the industry's top challenge.

Competitive Landscape

The industry is fragmented, with thousands of small businesses and a mix of regional and national players.

Market Share by Business Size
Small (1–9 employees) 48%
Mid (10–49 employees) 28%
Large (50–249) 16%
Enterprise (250+) 8%

Top Competitive Factors

  • Quality of Work
  • Customer Service
  • Reputation & Reviews
  • Pricing
  • Reliability & Timeliness

What's Included in This Report

  • Market size, growth, and forecast (2020–2028)
  • Competitive landscape & key players
  • Local market insights for 300+ markets
  • Pricing benchmarks & service mix analysis
  • Trends, opportunities, and challenges
  • Actionable insights to grow your business

Methodology & Sources

Sherlock Research reports combine national datasets with hyper-local survey data and proprietary modeling. Each report draws on sample size, data vintage, geographic coverage, and primary sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, IBISWorld, and Sherlock proprietary consumer panels.

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WHAT'S INSIDE

Eight sections, one clear path to a decision.

Every section ends with a recommended action — not just a chart.

01

Market Size & Forecast

National and projected market through 2030, with segment splits.

02

Demand Drivers

What's fueling growth — residential, commercial, and seasonal demand.

03

Buyer Behavior

Switching intent, price tolerance, and what wins the job.

04

Competitive Landscape

Market share by size, key players, and positioning gaps.

05

Pricing Benchmarks

Service-line pricing spreads and premium-tolerance index.

06

Local Market Cuts

Metro-level demand, competition, and pricing for your market.

07

Growth Opportunities

Highest-odds service lines, segments, and geographies to pursue.

08

Executive Playbook

Specific next moves on pricing, channel, and positioning.

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Appendix & Sources

Full methodology, sample sizes, and data vintage.

CHOOSE YOUR ACCESS

One report, or your whole edge.

Pick the option that fits your move. Your selection updates everywhere — so it's always clear exactly what you're buying.

Depth = more for this industry  ·  Breadth = every industry report
Depth · Entry
Standard Report
$497
One-time
 
The full Landscaping report at the national level. Best for a one-time read on the industry.
  • Full 42-page report
  • National data & forecasts
  • Instant PDF download
  • Local / city data
MOST POPULAR
Depth · Local
City-Specific Report
$597
One-time · pick your metro
Only $100 more than national
Everything in Standard, plus a local data cut for the metro you choose. Best for real market moves.
  • Everything in Standard
  • Your city's local data cut
  • Local competitor scan
  • Metro pricing benchmarks
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$2,000/yr
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Stay current all year. Four updates plus four 1:1 coaching calls with our team.
  • 4 quarterly report updates
  • 4 one-on-one coaching calls
  • Local data included
  • Priority new modules
vs $8K AT IBISWORLD
Breadth · All Industries
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One-time · every report
Pay once — no annual seat fee
Every Sherlock industry report, not just landscaping. Best for multi-industry operators, agencies, and investors.
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  • New reports as released
  • National data, all verticals
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WHY SHERLOCK

One IBISWorld seat is $8,000 a year. Every Sherlock report is $2,997, once.

What you get
Sherlock
IBISWorld
Consultant
Built for operators
● Yes
○ Analysts
◐ Sometimes
Local / city-level data
● Yes
○ No
◐ Custom
Recommended actions
● Every section
○ No
● Yes
Time to answer
● Instant
● Instant
○ 6–12 weeks
Typical cost
$497–$2,997
$8,000+/yr
$25,000+
WHO IT'S FOR

Built for the people making the call.

Solo & owner-operators

Validate a pricing change or new service line before you commit time and money.

Multi-crew businesses

Benchmark margins and plan expansion into new metros with local data.

Franchises & agencies

Equip locations and clients with consistent, defensible market intelligence.

Investors & buyers

Diligence a service-business acquisition with fast, credible market data.

FROM LANDSCAPING OPERATORS

Used to make real moves.

★★★★★

Raised renewals 15% with confidence

We'd been guessing on maintenance contract pricing for years. The report showed the local rate spread and where the premium tolerance was. Raised prices on renewals and lost almost no one.

— Marcus R., Owner, 3-crew landscaping company
★★★★★

Won a bid we'd lost twice before

We used the competitive landscape section to position against the two big players in our metro. Won a commercial property contract we'd lost twice before.

— Tina G., Operations, regional landscape firm
★★★★★

Cut my CAC in half

As a newer operator I had no idea where demand actually was. The local insights told me which suburbs to focus my door-hangers and Google spend. Cut my acquisition cost in half.

— Jared M., Founder, lawn care startup

The 30-day "made a better decision" guarantee.

If the report doesn't give you at least one insight you can act on, email us within 30 days and we'll refund every dollar. We can offer this because operators rarely ask — the data pays for itself on the first decision.

Questions before you buy.

What's the difference between the four options?

Standard ($497) is the full national report. City-Specific ($597) adds a local data cut for the metro you choose. Quarterly + Coaching ($2,000/yr) keeps one industry current all year with four updates and four 1:1 calls. All-Access ($2,997, one-time) unlocks every industry report we publish — best if you operate or invest across multiple verticals. For comparison, a single IBISWorld seat runs around $8,000 per year.

Which metros are available for the City-Specific report?

We cover the top 20 U.S. metros at launch — New York, LA, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Miami, Phoenix, Boston, San Francisco, Riverside, Detroit, Seattle, Minneapolis, Tampa, San Diego, Denver, and Charlotte. If your exact market isn't listed, we'll build the local cut for you within 48 hours at no extra cost.

Can I upgrade later?

Yes. Any one-time purchase credits toward an upgrade within 30 days. Most buyers start with a single report, then move to Quarterly once they see the value of ongoing data and coaching.

How current is the data?

The 2026 edition reflects the latest available data, refreshed in May 2026. Quarterly subscribers receive an updated edition every quarter, plus a coaching call to apply it.

Is this a real download or a subscription?

Standard, City-Specific, and All-Access are instant PDF downloads you own. Quarterly + Coaching is an annual subscription that includes the downloads plus updates and calls.

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