Landscape Management Network (LMN), a business management solutions provider to the landscape industry, revealed the results of its second annual State of the Landscaping Industry survey. The proprietary survey and report is part of an ongoing educational series, designed to help landscapers benchmark against the competition, grow profits and run successful businesses.
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Business Grows, Labor Challenges Continue
LMN’s survey shows that 96% of landscapers grew their revenue in 2022, with nearly a quarter of respondents reporting they grew revenue by 20-25% percent. While it’s a positive sign for the industry, respondents report that challenges like finding qualified labor, rising costs and a lack of training programs are slowing down growth.
The most pressing issue facing business owners remains a shortage of skilled labor, with more than half (51%) unable to hire enough staff to fill vacant roles in 2022. However, this response is drastically lower than responses to LMN’s 2022 State of the Industry Report, when 92% percent of respondents expressed concern about workforce shortages. To make seasonal roles more appealing and boost retention, respondents report utilizing bonus systems and prioritizing career development.
"As an industry, we must continue to invest in our people and find ways to make the work we do each day more meaningful,” said Mark Bradley, CEO at LMN. “From training to incentive pay and more, we have to focus on what makes our business successful — our people— to keep customers happy and continue year over year growth.”
