Landscaping Services NAICS 561730

Apr 20, 2026 - Landscapers Gear Up for Busy Spring Season

• Spring preparation is critical for the landscaping industry, as the busiest season drives demand for efficient, safe, and profitable operations, according to a recent Turf Magazine article. Proactive equipment maintenance, including inspections, blade sharpening, and fluid changes, helps prevent costly downtime and ensures consistent performance during peak workloads. Spring prep also includes organizing service vehicles to improve efficiency, reduce time between jobs, and support smoother daily operations. Thorough preparation of irrigation and lawn care systems further ensures reliable service delivery as demand increases. These steps enable contractors to operate more efficiently, improve safety, and maintain profitability during a critical spring period.
• Aspire Software’s 2026 Landscaping Technology Trends Report finds 59% of contractors plan to grow revenue, but 47% now prioritize improving margins, reflecting a shift from expansion to profitability, according to Landscape Management. Contractors relying on manual tools such as spreadsheets report weaker margins, with none exceeding 15%, and many expect growth limits or profit declines. In contrast, users of integrated platforms show stronger financial performance, greater efficiency, and more confidence in scaling. The report highlights that software alone is not enough, as many firms still struggle with scheduling and invoicing. However, deeply integrated systems reduce administrative burden, improve labor efficiency, and provide real-time visibility into job performance. Contractors with streamlined systems save significant time, often 11 to 20 hours weekly, and are more likely to view technology as a competitive advantage.

• The war in Iran has driven up global oil prices, which could impact landscaping firms' operating costs for equipment and vehicles. According to AAA, on April 16, 2026, the US average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $4.09, up 29% from a year earlier. The per-gallon price of diesel, a fuel commonly used in landscaping trucks and other equipment and vehicles, was up more than 56% over the same period. If high fuel prices persist and landscaping firms don't pass higher costs on to customers, margins may be pinched. The spike in fuel costs may prompt some firms to switch to battery-powered electric landscaping equipment.
• Providers of lawn care and landscaping – “Green” services – saw conditions improve in the fourth quarter of 2025 amid demand for year-end clean-ups and seasonal prep work, according to the recently released Home Service Economic Report by Jobber, a job tracking and customer management software firm. The green sector saw a 3% increase in new work bookings in Q4 compared to the same period in 2024. The median revenue of green firms increased 10% in the fourth quarter compared to the same period a year earlier, and the average invoice size grew by 5% over the same period. The off-season uptick in new work, along with higher invoices and revenue, suggests that green industry firms captured more dollar value per visit in Q4. Milder-than-usual weather late in the year also helped boost job bookings.