Landscaping Emerges as Sound Investment Amidst Recession 

NEW YORK, NY--(MARKET WIRE)--Dec 8, 2008 -- While few commodities are truly recession-proof, the nature of the landscape services industry lends itself well to the label: In residential and commercial markets both, responsible landscaping is viewed as a financially and environmentally sound investment. The market is expected to grow 10 percent in the next five years. Win-Win-Win!

"Landscape Services Market in the U.S.," a new report just released by leading industrial market research publisher SBI, provides an in-depth treatment of this under-investigated market. Drawing from nearly two dozen sources, data presented includes:

 
--  Market Size and Value 2004-2008
--  Professional Standing: Education, Certification, Employment,
Opportunity
--  Major Trends Driving Industry Growth
--  International Aspects: "Export" of U.S. landscape services in billion
dollars!
--  Projected Market Forecast 2009-2013
--  End-User Demographics

 

Increased awareness in both the public and private sectors of environmental issues is a major driver of landscape installations, making landscaping a source of aesthetic, ecological, and financial improvements.

Major trends reported in "Landscape Services Market in the U.S." as critical growth factors include green landscape designs and installations that can reduce costs of heating, cooling, electric, and water costs by as much as 50 percent. Green roofs are an aspect of this trend that are seeing increased residential demand.

The 'nesting' trend that evolved in the aftermath of 9/11 and resurged following the housing downturn is still strong. Only landscape professionals have the expertise necessary in a trend that is blurring the indoor/outdoor line. Homeowners are building luxury kitchen, dining, and entertainment areas into meticulously designed, natural looking outdoor settings that enhance home values and function.

The growing trend of xeriscaping -- the newest gardening approach that utilizes native vegetation, conserves water and is low-maintenance -- is also covered in this report.

"Landscape Services Market in the U.S." makes well-considered predictions and recommendations regarding the future of this market, and identifies ways firms and individuals can capitalize on current trends and be at the forefront of new ones. Extensive data have been compiled and analyzed by SBI and are presented in easy-to-read and practical tables and figures.

"Landscape services is a growing industry with a lot of buzz about it right now," said Shelley Carr, associate publisher for SBI. "The need for professionals to meet the demand in the next five years and all the opportunities in this market makes this an exciting industry to grow with."

"Landscape Services Market in the U.S." contains comprehensive data on the U.S. market for landscaping services. The report covers market size in revenues, establishments, and employment. It also includes international aspects of U.S. landscaping services as well as the drivers and market trends in the industry. The report identifies major marketers, describes strategies for maximizing growth and profitability, and profiles end users.

About SBI

SBI (Specialists in Business Information) publishes research reports in the industrial, energy, building/construction, automotive/transportation and packaging markets. SBI also offers a full range of custom research services. For more information visit http://www.sbireports.com, or contact Jenn Tekin at (240) 747-3015 or jtekin@marketresearch.com.

 

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