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Landscape Maintenance
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Landscape Maintenance Global Overview
Definition
Summary
Landscape maintenance activities include seasonal cleanups, mowing, plant fertilization, weed control, cultivation activities, and a host of other landscape-related projects. Large- and small-scale landscape maintenance suppliers perform these services on behalf of residential and commercial buildings, educational facilities, government agencies, and a wide range of hospitality establishments.
This Report Includes:
- Cultivation Activities
- Mowing
- Plant Fertilization
- Seasonal Cleanups
- Weed Control
Not in this Report:
- Landscape Architecture
- Landscape Design Services
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Global Landscape Maintenance Procurement Trends
Discover the top international trends affecting procurement in the global Landscape Maintenance market.
Warning Trends
Tariffs to negatively impact the building and construction machinery sector
- The Trump Administration’s reciprocal tariffs, which apply general tariff rate increases to most countries the United States trades with, are set to take effect on August 7, after the administration finalized the national rates on August 1. As a result, leading sources of imported construction machinery face significantly higher tariff rates, including Japan (15.0%), Mexico (25.0%), South Korea (15.0%), the European Union (15.0%), the United Kingdom (10.0%), China (54.0%), and Canada (35.0%).
- The increase in tariffs on building and construction machinery imported from tariff-impacted countries will add to the price of imports, which are typically passed on to buyers in the form of higher prices. According to The Budget Lab at Yale, the additional tariffs on imports will increase overall prices for machinery and equipment by 13.3%.
- Additionally, the administration has already implemented 50.0% tariffs on all aluminum and steel imported into the United States, with the sole exception of imports from the United Kingdom. These tariffs will increase input costs even for construction machinery suppliers with domestic manufacturing operations.
- According to an April 2025 survey from Construction Equipment Magazine, around half of the respondents reported that the higher tariffs will increase operating costs by up to 15.0%, and more than half said they plan to pass those increases along to buyers.
- As many building and construction machinery brands source parts and components such as steel, engines, and electronics from foreign countries, higher tariff rates will put upward pressure on prices and lead to greater rental rates as manufacturers and dealers pass on costs. In addition, suppliers that source parts from tariff-affected regions may see supply chain disruptions as they seek alternative suppliers to mitigate tariff impacts.
Neutral
Crude oil prices dip, but natural gas and fuel prices remain volatile in 2025
- Oil prices have been falling with the introduction of higher tariffs and the predicted decline in global demand. The OPEC+ group of countries also announced they would be unwinding production cuts and increasing their collective output target for May by 411,000 barrels per day.
- Trade wars, ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel, and general unrest in the Middle East are causing uncertainty surrounding oil prices, which has led to volatility in prices. In the third week of May 2025, crude oil prices hit $63.67 per barrel, but volatility remains as geopolitical concerns remain.
- Natural gas prices rallied early in 2025 with colder-than-usual temperatures in the United States and high demand, topping out at $4.68/MMBtu in March. Prices have since fallen with the onset of trade wars and weakening demand projections to $3.64/MMBtu in the third week of May 2025.
- The national average of gasoline prices has been rising slightly due to refinery maintenance/outages and blending issues, hitting a national average of $3.15 per gallon in the third week of May 2025. However, gasoline futures have been volatile, falling due to fears of oversupply and deepening concerns about weakening demand with tariffs, but rising after trade deals.
Global Landscape Maintenance Market - Suppliers by Region
| Country/Region | Number of Suppliers |
|---|---|
| #1 Oceania & Southeast Asia | 4,378,980 |
| #2 Africa & Middle East | 2,825,275 |
| #3 Europe | 2,699,740 |
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Geography Drilldown - US, Canada & Europe
Average Cost of Landscape Maintenance
United States
2026 Market Pricing$25.00 to $XXX.XX
per hourCanada
Europe
Average Price
Prices in the Landscape Maintenance market range from $25.00 to $XXX.XX, depending on Scope of Services, Service Frequency, Service Complexity, Service Location and Seasonal Demands. For example, lower prices are associated with Lawn care ($50.00 to $75.00 per hour) and Single-family residential lawn ($50.00 to $70.00 per hour), whereas higher prices are associated with Irrigation system maintenance ($80.00 to $210 per hour), Vegetation removal ($120 to $250 per hour), Rock removal services ($80.00 to $150 per hour) and Large commercial landscapes ($80.00 to $210 per hour).
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Landscape Maintenance Category Price Trends
Pricing trends are indicated by the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during a set period of time. For the Landscape Maintenance market, prices in the US have grown 2.7% from 2022 to 2025. and +1.4% in Europe.
United States (2022-2025)
Canada (2016-2019)
Compound Annual Growth Rate
Europe (2022-2025)
Compound Annual Growth Rate
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Cost Analysis - Total Cost of Ownership for Landscape Maintenance
Total cost of ownership is Low in the Landscape Maintenance market. The average cost of ownership differs depending on the contract but generally includes costs negotiated before the contract begins, costs billed during the contract period and unforeseen costs. For example, unforeseen costs in the form of Hidden Fees may raise the total cost of ownership unexpectedly.
Negotiated Before
Set Up Fees
Pre-evaluation
Billed During
Inspections
Compliance
Travel
Unforeseen
Hidden Fees
Buyer Power in Procurement Negotiations
In 2026, buyer power amounts to -2.4 in the United States. Buyer power is most positively impacted by Recent Developments. It is most negatively impacted by Market Share Concentration. Subscribers can access details on eight other factors that impact buyer power. Learn more
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Supply Chain Risk
The average level of supply chain risk is assessed as High, which has a negative impact on buyer power. The level of supply chain risk is affected by industry volatility, barriers to entry, competition, import penetration, regulation and industry financial risk. Buyers in this market can mitigate procurement and supply chain management risks by monitoring risk levels for individual first and second tier suppliers:
1st
Tier Suppliers
- Farm, Lawn & Garden Equipment Wholesalers
- Chemical Wholesalers
- Fuel Dealers
2nd
Tier Suppliers
- Tractor & Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers
- Hand Tool & Cutlery Manufacturers
- Inorganic Chemical Manufacturers
- Organic Chemical Manufacturers
- Petroleum Refineries
Biggest Landscape Maintenance Suppliers in the US by Revenue
The largest Landscape Maintenance vendors by revenue in the US are Messner Landscape Inc., Quality Landscape Inc. and The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company. Subscribers can sort and filter by market share concentration, profit level and other factors. Learn more
| Supplier | Operational Size | Headquarters | Number of Employees | Market Share (%) | Market Share Performance (3yr trend) | Total Revenue ($ million) | Profit Level (%) | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emcor Group, Inc. | International | NORWALK, CT | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Abm Industries Inc. | Global | NEW YORK, NY | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| TruGreen LP | National | Memphis, TN | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Brightview Holdings, Inc. | National | BLUE BELL, PA | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| The Davey Tree Expert Company | Global | Kent, OH | 1,001-10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Messner Landscape Inc. | Regional | Brooklyn, WI | <25 | < 5 | ||||
| Quality Landscape Inc. | Local | Stoneham, MA | 25-50 | < 5 | ||||
| The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company | International | Stamford, CT | 1,001-10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| US Lawns | National | Orlando, FL | 1,001-10,000 | < 5 | ||||
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Profit Analysis
The average profit margin across vendors in the Landscape Maintenance market is 9.4% and steady. Profit levels shift depending on suppliers' spend on wages, purchases and overhead. The highest cost component for vendors is Purchases. The cost trend for this component is falling, when considering movement between 2025 and 2026. To understand cost forecasts for 2027 and uncover the implications on profit, start your subscription. Learn more
Vendor & Supply Chain Analysis
The market’s barriers to entry are low because formal training or licenses are not required for basic lawn mowing services, and little investment is needed to start a business. As a result, it is easy for small suppliers to enter the market during times of heightened demand, thus contributing to an overall very low level of market share concentration for landscape maintenance services, promoting competition.
The price of steel has been volatile and adversely affected by tariffs placed on raw steel materials, thereby increasing supply chain risk in this market.
The average vendor carries a moderate level of financial risk. Compared with small firms, large-scale contractors are more financially stable, as their size, diverse product portfolios, and geographic spread help protect these players from fluctuations in demand and input costs; nonetheless, upward shifts in demand have decreased financial risk among smaller service providers as well.
Large landscape contractors that operate nationally also experience a greater risk from gasoline price volatility because, at any moment, they could face higher transportation costs as a result.
The United States is a net importer of fertilizers. This allows suppliers to source products internationally, potentially resulting in greater cost savings; however, international fertilizer markets continue to be volatile, creating greater uncertainty in this market.
Supplier Information
Abm Industries Inc.
Abm Industries Inc. is a public company operating globally in the administration, business support and waste management services and other services (except public administration) sectors. The company's offerings include snow removal services, landscape maintenance, facility maintenance & repair services, Subscribe to learn more
Brightview Holdings, Inc.
Brightview Holdings, Inc. is a public company operating nationally in the professional, scientific and technical services and administration, business support and waste management services sectors. The company's offerings include snow removal services, landscape maintenance, right-of-way maintenance services... Subscribe to learn more
Emcor Group, Inc.
Emcor Group, Inc. is a public company operating internationally in the construction, manufacturing, professional, scientific and technical services, administration, business support and waste management services and other services (except public administration) sectors. The company's offerings include building... Subscribe to learn more
Messner Landscape Inc.
Messner Landscape Inc. is a private company operating regionally in the administration, business support and waste management services sector. The company's offerings include snow removal services and landscape maintenance. Founded in 1983, the company is currently headquartered in Brooklyn, Wisconsin, United... Subscribe to learn more
Quality Landscape Inc.
Quality Landscape Inc. is a private company operating locally in the administration, business support and waste management services sector. The company's offerings include landscape maintenance. Founded in 1978, the company is currently headquartered in Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States of America with... Subscribe to learn more
The Davey Tree Expert Company
The Davey Tree Expert Company is a private company operating globally in the administration, business support and waste management services sector. The company's offerings include snow removal services, landscape maintenance and right-of-way maintenance services. Founded in 1880, the company is currently Subscribe to learn more
The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company
The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is a private company operating internationally in the administration, business support and waste management services sector. The company's offerings include landscape maintenance and right-of-way maintenance services. Founded in 1907, the company is currently headquartered... Subscribe to learn more
TruGreen LP
TruGreen LP is a private company operating nationally in the administration, business support and waste management services sector. The company's offerings include landscape maintenance. Founded in 1973, the company is currently headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America with an estimated... Subscribe to learn more
US Lawns
US Lawns is a private company operating nationally in the administration, business support and waste management services sector. The company's offerings include snow removal services and landscape maintenance. Founded in 1986, the company is currently headquartered in Orlando, Florida, United States of America... Subscribe to learn more
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Procurement Management KPIs for the Landscape Maintenance Market
Managing vendor performance throughout the contract period is easier when tracking specific key performance indicators (KPIs). For example, buyers should monitor Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) and Labor Cost per FTE. Buyers may experience better performance throughout their contracts if they establish service level agreements (SLAs) based on Customer Support and other factors.
| KPI | Level of Importance (1-5) | Measurements | Key Considerations |
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| Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) |
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Positive customer reviews Customer reviews |
Customer satisfaction represents customers’ overall satisfaction with a company's services. Buyers should look for reviews that discuss the quality of the vendor's work. This will give buyers an understanding of how thorough the vendor's services are. In addition to reviews on the vendor's quality of work, buyers should consider whether the vendor completes projects on time and within budget. |
| Labor Cost per FTE |
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Actual labor cost versus baseline Labor cost over project timeline |
Tracking and managing labor costs throughout the project will enable buyers to limit significant cost overruns. Labor cost per full-time employee may illustrate whether the vendor can hire more employees. |
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Questions to Ask During Procurement Negotiations
How can I gain leverage during negotiations?
Customer Support
What is your client renewal or repeat business rate? Why do companies renew their contracts with your business?
How do you evaluate customer satisfaction, and how frequently? Is this made available to clients?
Experience and Expertise
Why did the last two clients you lost cancel their contracts with you? Who are they using now?
What is your renewal/repeat business rate for businesses in my industry? How does that compare to your overall rates?
Competition
As a large company, how do you compete with the emergence of smaller players in the market?
How does your firm maintain a competitive edge?
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Landscape Maintenance RFP Guidelines
What should my RFP include?
Organizational Overview
Buyers should provide an overview of their city or organization, including the number of residents or occupants and the date of incorporation.
Buyers should provide information regarding the size of their land or project area.
Statement Of Need
Buyers should state the desired type of landscaping equipment to be used to perform the services.
Municipal buyers should establish working hours for the landscaping of public areas (e.g., parks).
Project Budget
Municipal buyers should disclose from which part of their budget (or fund) service payments will be made.
Buyers should suggest the best method of billing.
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