State of the Landscape Industry


Illustration: © David moore

This year’s report shows similar results from the past few years, with the majority of contractors doing well overall. While median revenue slightly decreased $4,000 to $287,000 in 2017 compared to 2016, those who turned a profit slightly increased to 87% in 2017 compared to 86% in 2016.

Confidence continues to uptick also slightly with 79% answering they were either very confident or confident their business will grow in revenue in 2019, compared to 75% saying the same for 2018. Contractors are confident in industry growth as well with 78% being either very confident or confident the industry will grow, compared to 75% last year.

Brian Horn is the editor of sister publication Lawn & Landscape.

July 2019
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