The U.S. landscape supply industry generated $12.4 billion in revenue in 2022. This data and other key metrics reveal where market pressure is building and where it is easing.
Key Takeaways
- The landscape supply industry employed 145,200 workers in the U.S. in 2022.
- The U.S. landscape supply industry generated $12.4 billion in revenue in 2022, marking a 4.2% increase from 2021.
- Mulch sales volume in U.S.: 120 million cubic yards in 2022.
- U.S. Southeast holds 28% of national landscape supply market share.
- 55% of U.S. landscape supply firms report sustainable sourcing.
Landscape supply industry statistics show steady growth, driven by rising outdoor living demand and home improvements.
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Employment & Labor24 stats
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The landscape supply industry employed 145,200 workers in the U.S. in 2022.
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Average hourly wage for landscape supply wholesalers: $22.45in 2023.
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12.5% of landscape supply workforce are women as of 2022 BLS data.
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Total employment in U.S. nursery stock wholesalers: 28,450 in 2021.
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Landscape supply sector saw 3.2% employment growth from 2021-2022.
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15,200 managerial positions in U.S. landscape supply in 2023.
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Turnover rate in landscape supply wholesale: 18.4% annually in 2022.
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42% of landscape supply employees have vocational training.
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U.S. landscape supply drivers/sales workers: 35,600 employed in 2022.
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Labor costs represent 28% of total expenses in landscape supply firms.
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7,800 office/admin support roles in the industry in 2023.
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Seasonal employment peaks at 25% above average in Q2-Q3.
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Average annual salary for landscape supply managers: $78,450in 2023.
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22% of workforce aged 55+ in landscape supply as of 2022.
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Production workers in supply: 62,300 full-time equivalents in 2022.
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Union membership rate: 4.2% in wholesale landscape supply.
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Entry-level wage for laborers: $15.67/hour in 2023.
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Training hours per employee average 24 annually in larger firms.
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Hispanic workers comprise 32% of landscape supply labor force.
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Sales representatives: 18,900 employed in 2023.
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Benefits coverage: 68% of full-time employees receive health insurance.
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Overtime hours average 450 per worker yearly.
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Remote work adoption: 12% in admin roles post-2022.
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Injury rate: 3.4 incidents per 100 workers in 2022.
Interpretation
Employment & Labor Interpretation
In the Employment and Labor landscape supply sector, employment rose 3.2% from 2021 to 2022, reaching 145,200 workers in 2022 while women made up 12.5% of the workforce, alongside 15,200 managerial roles in 2023.
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Market Size & Financials30 stats
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The U.S. landscape supply industry generated $12.4 billion in revenue in 2022, marking a 4.2% increase from 2021.
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Global landscaping products market size was valued at USD 68.52 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2024 to 2030.
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U.S. nursery and garden center sales reached $28.5 billion in 2022, with landscape supply materials accounting for 35% of total sales.
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The hardscape segment of the landscape supply market was valued at $4.1 billion in North America in 2023.
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Landscape supply wholesale revenue in the U.S. grew by 5.7% YoY to $15.2 billion in 2023.
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European landscape supply market projected to reach €10.5 billion by 2028, growing at 3.9% CAGR.
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U.S. mulch and soil segment generated $3.8 billion in sales in 2022.
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Asia-Pacific landscaping supplies market size stood at $12.3 billion in 2023.
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Total U.S. green industry revenue, including supplies, hit $169 billion in 2021.
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Stone and paver sales in landscape supply reached $2.9 billion in 2023 across U.S. wholesalers.
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Canadian landscape supply market valued at CAD 4.2 billion in 2022.
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U.S. landscape supply e-commerce sales grew 18% to $1.1 billion in 2023.
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Mulch production and supply revenue in U.S. Southeast region: $1.2 billion in 2022.
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Global artificial turf supply market size: $3.4 billion in 2023, projected to $5.2 billion by 2030.
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U.S. landscape fabric and edging supplies sales: $850 million in 2022.
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Australian landscape supply industry revenue: AUD 2.8 billion in 2023.
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U.S. wholesale trade of nursery stock: $7.6 billion in 2021 economic census.
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Landscape supply market in India valued at INR 45 billion in 2023.
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U.S. retaining wall materials supply revenue: $1.4 billion in 2023.
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UK garden supply market, including landscape: £5.2 billion in 2022.
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U.S. landscape lighting supplies sales: $650 million in 2022.
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Brazilian landscape supply market: BRL 3.1 billion in 2023.
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Compost and organic soil amendments supply: $2.1 billion U.S. market in 2023.
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U.S. landscape supply exports reached $1.8 billion in 2022.
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French landscape materials wholesale: €2.9 billion in 2022.
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U.S. irrigation supplies segment: $1.9 billion revenue in 2023.
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German hardscape supply market: €1.7 billion in 2023.
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U.S. landscape supply imports from China: $950 million in 2022.
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Italian nursery supply revenue: €3.4 billion in 2022.
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U.S. landscape supply industry profit margin averaged 6.8% in 2023.
Interpretation
Market Size & Financials Interpretation
In Market Size & Financials, U.S. landscape supply revenue climbed to $12.4 billion in 2022 with 4.2% growth and U.S. wholesale rose to $15.2 billion in 2023, while global landscaping products are expected to expand from $68.52 billion in 2023 at a 4.8% CAGR through 2030.
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Product Demand & Sales23 stats
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Mulch sales volume in U.S.: 120 million cubic yards in 2022.
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Pavers and stones accounted for 42% of hardscape sales at $1.7 billion in 2023.
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Nursery plants wholesale volume: 1.2 billion units shipped in 2021.
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Soil and compost bags sold: 85 million units in U.S. 2023.
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Landscape fabric sales: 450 million square yards in 2022.
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Retaining wall blocks: 28 million units sold wholesale in 2023.
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Irrigation products revenue: $1.9 billion, with drip systems 35% share.
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Artificial turf installed volume: 250 million sq ft in U.S. 2023.
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Mulch color-treated demand up 15% to 65 million yards.
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Edging materials: 120 million linear feet sold in 2022.
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Landscape boulders wholesale: 15 million tons in 2023.
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Outdoor lighting fixtures: 4.2 million units supplied.
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Fertilizer for landscape: 2.8 million tons distributed in 2022.
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Gravel and aggregate for paths: 90 million tons in 2023.
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Plants/shrubs wholesale value: $6.4 billion in 2021.
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Permeable pavers sales: $450 million in 2023.
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Landscape ties/timber: 8.5 million cubic feet sold.
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Water features supplies: $320 million revenue in 2022.
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Organic mulch preference: 58% of total mulch sales in 2023.
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Flagstone slabs: 12 million sq ft wholesale.
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Sprinkler heads shipped: 75 million units in 2023.
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Landscape paint/stains sales: $180 million in 2022.
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Topsoil volume: 45 million cubic yards supplied.
Interpretation
Product Demand & Sales Interpretation
Product demand is clearly broad and strong, with 2023 hardscape sales led by pavers and stones at $1.7 billion, while 2022 mulch reached 120 million cubic yards and 2022 landscape fabric totaled 450 million square yards.
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Regional Distribution & Trends20 stats
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U.S. Southeast holds 28% of national landscape supply market share.
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California landscape supply revenue: $3.2 billion in 2023.
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Florida mulch demand: 32 million cubic yards annually.
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Texas stone supply hubs serve 22% of U.S. market.
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Midwest nursery wholesale concentration: 19% of total U.S.
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Northeast paver sales peak at $1.1 billion yearly.
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Pacific Northwest irrigation supplies: 15% national share.
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Arizona drought impacts: 12% drop in water features sales.
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Georgia topsoil production leads Southeast at 18 million yards.
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Colorado hardscape growth: 7.2% CAGR 2018-2023.
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New York urban green supply demand up 21%.
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Illinois compost facilities: 142 active, supplying Midwest.
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Nevada artificial turf adoption: 45% of new installs.
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Pennsylvania stone quarries output: 25 million tons for landscape.
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Oregon native plants supply: 28% regional inventory.
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Michigan gravel distribution: 14% U.S. total.
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North Carolina mulch mills: 56 facilities producing 22M yards.
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Washington edging materials hub: $450M annual sales.
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Ohio retaining walls demand: highest per capita in Midwest.
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Virginia lighting supplies: 18% East Coast market.
Interpretation
Regional Distribution & Trends Interpretation
Regional demand is driving a clear concentration pattern, with the U.S. Southeast taking 28% of the national landscape supply market share and other hubs like Texas stone at 22% and the Northeast pavers peaking at $1.1 billion annually reinforcing how uneven geography shapes the industry’s distribution.
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Sustainability & Practices21 stats
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55% of U.S. landscape supply firms report sustainable sourcing.
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Recycled content in mulch: average 28% across suppliers in 2022.
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42% reduction in water usage via efficient irrigation supplies promoted.
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Organic fertilizer adoption: 35% market share in 2023.
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Permeable paving materials: 22% of hardscape sales, aiding stormwater management.
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Compost use in landscape supply up 19% to 52 million tons annually.
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67% of suppliers offer recycled plastic edging.
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Carbon footprint of mulch production: 0.45 kg CO2 per cubic yard.
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Native plant promotion: 48% of nursery supply inventories in 2023.
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Solar-powered lighting: 31% of sales in landscape fixtures.
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Waste diversion rate: 72% in supply chain operations.
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Bio-based retaining walls: 15% market penetration in 2022.
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Water-conserving mulch coverage reduces evaporation by 50%.
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FSC-certified timber in landscape: 29% of supply.
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LED landscape lights energy savings: 80% vs incandescent.
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Recycled glass aggregate use: 12 million tons in hardscapes.
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Pollinator-friendly plants: 25% increase in supply demand.
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Drought-tolerant materials sales up 24% in arid regions.
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Biodegradable landscape fabric: 18% market share.
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Zero-waste supply yards: 14% of total facilities certified.
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Rain garden supplies demand grew 33% post-2020.
Interpretation
Sustainability & Practices Interpretation
Sustainability and practices are gaining real momentum in the U.S. landscape supply market as 55% of firms report sustainable sourcing and compost use has climbed 19% to 52 million tons annually.
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Landscape Supply Industry: Employment, Wages & Growth (U.S.)
Employment is growing modestly while wages and key workforce shares highlight ongoing labor demand dynamics.
145,200
The landscape supply industry employed 145,200 workers in the U.S. in 2022.
3.2%
Landscape supply sector saw 3.2% employment growth from 2021-2022.
$22.45
Average hourly wage for landscape supply wholesalers: $22.45 in 2023.
12.5%
12.5% of landscape supply workforce are women as of 2022 BLS data.
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