Is the landscaping business growing?
Emma Jordan
Published Mar 19, 2026
The market size of the Landscaping Services industry in the US has grown 2.5% per year on average between 2016 and 2021. See our full analysis of the Landscaping Services industry in the US to understand if the industry market size is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.
How big of an industry is landscaping?
Size of the Industry Statistics from the IBIS World Landscaping Services Industry Report shows that the landscape services industry has a market size of $105.1 billion in 2021. The industry employs more than 1 million people and represents 604,163 landscaping service businesses, an increase of 4.9 percent from 2020.
How much does a landscape business owner make per year?
PayScale reports the average salary for a landscape manager is $44,525. The average salary for an account manager in the landscape industry is $50,103. Meanwhile, a small business owner/operator makes an average of $59,243, according to PayScale data. Salaries range from $25,302 to $147,577.
Who is the largest landscape company in the United States?
2021 Lawn & Landscape Top 100:
| 2021 Rank | Company | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BrightView | 21,000 |
| 2 | TruGreen | 13,570 |
| 3 | The Davey Tree Expert Company | 10,300 |
| 4 | Yellowstone Landscape | 4,270 |
How do I find landscaping clients?
Use these techniques to learn how to get landscaping customers.
- Build a landscaping referral program.
- Invest in time-saving, damage-reducing equipment.
- Leverage Facebook and Instagram advertising.
- Brand your stuff.
- Don’t be afraid to go old-school.
- Get involved in your community.
How many landscape companies are in the US?
How many businesses are there in the Landscaping Services industry in the US in 2021? There are 604,163 Landscaping Services businesses in the US as of 2021, an increase of 4.9% from 2020.
