Landscape Design in the US - Industry Research Report

Coming up roses: Demand for landscape design services will increase in line with disposable income

Landscape design is undertaken by designers and architects specializing in planning land, water and other outdoor areas; landscape design revenue is estimated to decline through the end of 2023, however. Demand for landscape design services is directly tied to demand for construction and renovation of residential and commercial buildings. Demand for residential construction has increased in line with the housing market, leading to greater demand for landscape design services. Declining nonresidential construction activity and restricted local and state government budgets due to the COVID-19 pandemic have limited revenue growth. Industry revenue is estimated to drop at a CAGR of 0.5% to $7.1 billion through the end of 2023, including a 1.9% decrease in 2023, when profit reaches 9.6%.

Operators in this industry plan and design the development of land areas for projects by applying their knowledge of land characteristics, locations of buildings and structures and use of terrain. Operators work on recreational areas, airports, highways and schools, as well as land subdivisions in commercial, industrial and residential areas. This industry does not include landscape care and maintenance services, such as installing and caring for trees, lawns or gardens.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.