It can be easy to focus on the negative ways the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our lives and communities, but one silver lining has been that the landscaping industry has really bloomed in the years following the shutdowns. According to Zippia, the U.S. landscaping industry is currently worth an estimated $176.5 billion! What has contributed to this surge in landscaping business and interest? Keep reading to find out.

Backlogged Jobs

Pandemic restrictions made it quite difficult to get many types of jobs completed. Unless it was considered essential, some businesses simply had to turn their clients away. Landscaping was put on hold in many situations. All of those backlogged jobs have now taken top priority. Landscape companies have enjoyed an influx of work from clients who now want to catch up on their landscaping needs.

A New Interest in Beautification

While people were stuck at home, many of them took a renewed interest in beautifying their lawns and properties. Let’s be honest, there wasn’t a lot else to do! For many people, this new interest in gardening and landscaping has stuck around. Now that people are back at work, though, they don’t have as much time on their hands for all that work, so they've turned to local landscapers and lawn services to help.

Better Real Estate Inventory

Property sales often have an effect on the landscaping industry. New homeowners want to create unique outdoor spaces so the house feels more like a home. Existing homeowners trying to sell often find themselves hiring professional lawn services to make sure their properties are ready for listing photos.

According to CNBC, 2020 actually saw the highest rate of existing home sales in 14 years! People have been showing a desire to move out of crowded cities to seek refuge in less populated areas. Some families also have the rationale of getting a bigger property after being stuck in a smaller home during the shutdowns.

If you’ve been on the fence about whether you should landscape your property, you may now be inspired to customize it. If you simply don’t have the time or know-how to devote to your landscaping, professional lawn services can help. Call Owatonna Groundmasters today to get started with a free estimate! As landscapers who have been in the business since 1984, you can depend on us to make your lawn beautiful!