Research and Markets: United States Landscaping Services Market 2014-2018: Key Vendors are The Brickman Group, The Davey Tree Expert Company, Scotts & ValleyCrest Companies

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/khclg3/landscaping) has announced the addition of the "Landscaping Services Market in the US 2014-2018" report to their offering.

“Landscaping Services Market in the US 2014-2018”

The Landscaping Services market in the US to grow at a CAGR of 7.08 percent over the period 2013-2018.

Landscaping refers to any activity that beautifies a vacant land, exteriors or interiors of a building, or public spaces like parks and gardens. The beautification can be achieved through various forms such as flora, fauna, construction of terrain and water bodies, and artificial lighting. Innovative landscape designs enhance the visual splendor of the surroundings.

The Landscaping Services market comprises players such as full-service providers who take up end-to-end activities from landscape design to construction to maintenance and irrigation as well as pure-play contractors who specialize in any one of these services. Raw material and equipment suppliers are also key players in the Landscaping Services market in the US.

The demand for water-efficient landscaping is one of the key trends upcoming in this market. Government restrictions on water usage as well as individual companies' effort toward sustainable landscaping practices are expected to accentuate this trend.

According to the report, one of the major drivers of the Landscaping Services market in the US is the improvement in housing construction activity. The coming years are expected to witness a substantial rise in the number of people owning a house. This is one of the reasons why homeowners are making extra effort to ensure that they have the best-in-class landscaping features in place.

Further, the report states that the market faces a big challenge that the market confronts as the demand for landscaping services is highly seasonal in nature, resulting in unstable revenues for contractors. This poses another big challenge to contractors in terms of maintaining the optimal amount of staff at all times throughout the year.

The Landscaping Services market in the US can be segmented into six divisions:

• Lawn Mowing and Maintenance
• Landscape Design and Construction
• Lawn Care
• Irrigation
• Tree and Ornamental Care
• Snow and Ice Removal

Key Vendors

• The Brickman Group
• The Davey Tree Expert Company
• Scotts
• ValleyCrest Companies

Market Drivers / Challenges / Trends

• Demand for Water-related Landscapes in Commercial Buildings
• Fluctuating Fuel Prices
• Mergers and Acquisitions

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