Heading into 2021, landscapers were optimistic. The industry worked hard in 2020 to become labeled essential and things were starting to look promising. Approaching the second half of 2021, it seemed like the economy and daily life would start to fall back into place. But then the landscaping industry was hit by COVID-19 variants, the Great Resignation and deeper supply chain issues — creating havoc throughout the end of 2021.
While labor is a persistent issue that will continue to be prevalent in 2022, lingering pandemic-related supply chain problems will widely affect everything from project materials to equipment availability.
Download the Official 2022 State of the Green Industry Report
Heading into 2021, landscapers were optimistic. The industry worked hard in 2020 to become labeled essential and things were starting to look promising. Approaching the second half of 2021, it seemed like the economy and daily life would start to fall back into place. But then the landscaping industry was hit by COVID-19 variants, the Great Resignation and deeper supply chain issues — creating havoc throughout the end of 2021.
While labor is a persistent issue that will continue to be prevalent in 2022, lingering pandemic-related supply chain problems will widely affect everything from project materials to equipment availability.
Download the Official 2022 State of the Green Industry Report
The good news is the pandemic is causing homeowners and commercial companies to rethink their yards and campuses. Homeowners see their outdoor space as a new sanctuary that gets them out of the house, and they are willing to use professionals for maintenance and major upgrades. As commercial properties rethink the indoor office space, they’re putting some attention on the outdoor campus to encourage staff to get away from their desks and safely interact.
To get a sense of what the industry looks like as it mows into 2022, we reached out to experts in the industry to get their perspective on what is happening now. Uncover the threats and opportunities that are forecasted to impact the industry by downloading this FREE official report; 2022 State of the Green Industry.
