Homeowners believe their yards will either help or hurt them in getting top dollar for their house this home-buying season, TruGreen’s Lawn Lifestyles National Survey of America shows. Seventy-nine percent of the homeowners asked agree that “having a healthy, green lawn contributes to the overall value of a home” and 56 percent of the homeowners surveyed said “when buying a... read more
A new survey from the Pew Research Center finds that seven-in-ten Americans (71 percent) say there should be a way for illegal immigrants to remain in the U.S. if they meet certain requirements, while 27 percent say they should not be allowed to stay legally. There are approximately 11 million illegal immigrants in the country. President Obama recently said he’s... read more
CORDOVA, TENN.—According to a new survey from The Principium Group, “30 percent of Green Industry business owners are considering an acquisition in the coming year.” It also found that 40 percent of respondents had an exit strategy, but just 13 percent of them had a written plan in place. In other highlights of the survey 40% of green industry business... read more
ST. PAUL, MINN.—According to the Green Industry Benchmark Report recently released by HindSite Software, 2012 was a relatively good year for businesses. In fact, 83 percent of survey respondents indicated that their revenue had either stayed the same, or grown when compared to 2011. Given those results, green businesses are optimistic for the future, with just 6 percent expecting revenues... read more
WASHINGTON—American homeowners increasingly are drawn to adding outdoor rooms for entertaining and recreation on their properties, according to the 2013 Residential Landscape Architecture Trends survey conducted by the American Society of Landscape Architects. The results also show demand for both sustainable and low-maintenance design. Landscape architects who specialize in residential design across the country were asked to rate the expected... read more
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Landscaping Services in the US” report to their offering. According to the report, the landscaping services industry has had a difficult few years coping with the slump in demand from residential, commercial and institutional clients due to the economic downturn. During the past five years, the substantial decline in construction activity,... read more
