Report Buyer, the online destination for business intelligence for major industry sectors, has now added a new report on the U.S. lawn and garden market. Lawn and Garden Products in the U.S. forecasts that the market will grow negligibly from $24 billion in 2006 to $25.7 billion by 2011.

The U.S. lawn and garden market virtually stagnated in 2006 at roughly $24 billion in sales. In addition, the entire landscape of the U.S. lawn and garden environment is changing rapidly as both consumer attitudes and regulations shift towards a more eco-friendly market. This look sets to continue as the market faces a number of challenges.

The end of the housing boom for the foreseeable future removes a major market stimulus, while an economy verging on recession, rising oil prices, deterioration of normal weather patterns, and stricter regulations are all affecting consumers’ ability to maintain and upgrade their lawns and gardens.

However, there is some hope for the market. There is a need to keep up property values through lawn care and landscaping. This seems likely to continue driving growth in this sector. Consumers are also embracing alternative lawn and garden concepts and organics products. This report concludes that the organic niche has risen around 12% to 14% over the last five years. In 2006, organic L&G supplies sales were estimated at $360 million.

Focusing on the consumer sector of the market for equipment, supplies, and services for the maintenance, treatment, and enhancement of lawns, gardens, and landscapes, this report presents a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of the current market, with an emphasis on how marketers, distributors, and retailers are striving to overcome current industry challenges.

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