Lawn & Garden Watering Products


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Lawn & Garden Watering Products

US demand for lawn and garden watering products is projected to increase 2.8% per year to $1.2 billion in 2023. Continuing growth in new housing construction and home sales, along with continued product innovations to improve ease of use, performance, durability, and water conservation will boost demand for watering products such as hoses, DIY irrigation systems, and sprinklers.

This report covers lawn and garden watering product demand by Product at both manufacturers’ and retail levels, and Retail Channel at retail level, along with a discussion of consumer and marketing trends. Data are given in dollar value terms.

Lawn and garden watering products covered in the study include:
Hoses
DIY irrigation systems
Sprinklers
Nozzles
Hose Reels
Rain Barrels
Accessories & Other Watering Products

Retail channels for lawn and garden watering products include:
Discount stores
E-commerce
Hardware stores
Home centers
Lawn & garden specialty stores

Scope of the Report
This report covers the scope, size, and growth of the US lawn and garden watering products market including key trends in products at manufacturer’ and retail level, retail channel outlook, and consumer and marketing trends. Historical data are provided for 2008, 2013, and 2018 with forecasts for 2023, with year by year historical market volatility also addressed. Furthermore, consumer insights for the lawn and garden watering products industry are analyzed, along with marketing trends and new product development. Also included is a competitive analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.


  • Executive Summary
    • Table Figure 1-1 | US Lawn & Garden Watering Products Market Trends
  • Overview
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 2-1 | Key Trends in the Lawn & Garden Watering Products Market
    • Historical Market Trends
      • Table Figure 2-2 | Lawn & Garden Watering Product Demand, 2008 – 2018
    • Product Trends & Innovations
      • Product Trends & Innovations: Water Conservation Features
        • Table Figure 2-3 | Product Example: Scotts Miracle-Gro Watering Kits
        • Table Figure 2-4 | Product Example: Melnor Sunrise Once-a-Day Water Timer
      • Product Trends & Innovations: Smart Products
        • Table Figure 2-5 | Product Example: Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller
        • Table Figure 2-6 | Product Example: Orbit Irrigation b-hyve Smart Irrigation Controller
        • Table Figure 2-7 | Product Example: ST8 Smart Irrigation WiFi Timer
        • Table Figure 2-8 | Product Example: Scotts Miracle-Gro Smart Controller & Sensors
        • Table Figure 2-9 | Product Example: Melnor RainCloud Smart Valve
        • Table Figure 2-10 | Product Example: Orbit Irrigation b-hyve Hose Faucet Timer
      • Product Trends & Innovations: Expandable & Lightweight Compact Hoses
        • Table Figure 2-11 | Product Example: Anguslvy Expandable Hose Improvements
        • Table Figure 2-12 | Product Example: Pocket Hose Silver Bullet Expandable Hose
        • Table Figure 2-13 | Product Example: Lightweight Compact Hoses
      • Product Trends & Innovations: Hybrid Polymer Hoses
        • Table Figure 2-14 | Product Example: Flexilla SwivelGrip Hybrid Polymer Hose
        • Table Figure 2-15 | Product Example: Hybrid Polymer Hoses
      • Product Trends & Innovations: Ergonomics
        • Table Figure 2-16 | Product Example: Ray Padula Smart Grip Nozzle
        • Table Figure 2-17 | Product Example: Melnor RelaxGrip Nozzle
        • Table Figure 2-18 | Product Example: Gilmour Nozzle with Swivel Connect
    • Factors Impacting Demand
      • Product Replacement Rates
      • Drought & Water Shortages
      • Water Conservation Regulations
      • BPA, Lead, & Phthalate Content
      • Seasonality & Weather
    • US Supply & Foreign Trade
  • Products
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 3-1 | Lawn & Gardening Watering Product Trends by Product
    • Lawn & Garden Watering Demand by Product
      • Table Lawn & Garden Watering Product Demand, 2008 – 2023
      • Table Figure 3-2 | Lawn & Garden Watering Product Demand, 2018 – 2023
    • Hoses
      • Hoses: Demand by Type
        • Table Lawn & Garden Hose Demand by Type, 2008 – 2023
        • Table Figure 3-3 | Lawn & Garden Hose Demand by Type, 2018 – 2023
      • Hoses: Conventional
      • Hoses: Soaker/Sprinkler
      • Hoses: Next Generation Lightweight (Expandable, Compact, Coiled, Other)
      • Hoses: Key Suppliers
        • Table Selected Garden Hose Suppliers
    • DIY Irrigation Systems
      • DIY Irrigation Systems: Demand by Type
        • Table Lawn & Garden DIY Irrigation System Demand by Type, 2008 – 2023
        • Table Figure 3-4 | Lawn & Garden DIY Irrigation System Demand, 2008 – 2023
      • Controllers (Basic & Smart)
      • Other Systems (Underground, Aboveground, Drip)
      • DIY Irrigation Systems: Key Suppliers
    • Nozzles
      • Nozzles: Demand by Type
        • Table Lawn & Garden Nozzle Demand by Type, 2008 – 2023
        • Table Figure 3-5 | Lawn & Garden Nozzle Demand Share by Type, 2018
      • Nozzles: Key Suppliers
    • Sprinklers
      • Sprinklers: Demand by Type
        • Table Lawn & Garden Sprinkler Demand by Type, 2008 – 2023
        • Table Figure 3-6 | Lawn & Garden Sprinkler Demand Share by Type, 2018
      • Sprinklers: Key Suppliers
    • Hose Reels
      • Hose Reels: Demand Outlook
        • Table Figure 3-7 | Lawn & Garden Hose Reel Demand, 2008 – 2023
      • Hose Reels: Key Suppliers
    • Accessories & Other Watering Products
      • Accessories & Other Watering Products: Demand by Type
        • Table Lawn & Garden Accessories & Other Watering Product Demand by Type, 2008 – 2023
      • Accessories & Other Watering Products: Key Suppliers
  • Retail Sales
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 4-1 | Lawn & Garden Watering Product Retail Distribution
    • Wholesale Distribution
    • Retail Pricing Patterns
    • Retail Sales by Product
      • Table Lawn & Garden Watering Product Retail Sales by Product, 2008 – 2023
    • Retail Sales by Channel
      • Table Lawn & Garden Watering Product Retail Sales by Channel, 2008 – 2023
      • Table Figure 4-2 | Lawn & Garden Watering Product Retail Sales by Channel, 2018 – 2023
    • Marketing Trends
      • Marketing Trends: Omnichannel "Bricks & Clicks" Retailing Essential
      • Marketing Trends: Multi-Dimensional Approach
      • Marketing Trends: Private Labels
  • Consumer Trends
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 5-1 | Lawn & Garden Watering Products: Consumer Trends
    • Homeownership Trends
      • Homeownership Trends: Ownership vs. Rental Rate
        • Table Homeownership & Rental of Residences, 2008 – 2018
      • Homeownership Trends: Age Brackets
        • Table Figure 5-2 | Homeownership & Rental of Residences by Age Bracket, 2010 & 2018
      • Homeownership Trends: Household Income
        • Table Homeownership & Rental of Residences by Annual Household Income Bracket, 2010 – 2018
    • Gardening as a Leisure Pursuit
      • Table Adults Who Gardened in the Last 12 Months by Gender, Age Bracket, & Ownership of Residence, 2008 – 2019
    • Environmental Responsibility
      • Table Adults Who Agree at All with the Statement "Each of us has a personal obligation to do what we can to be environmentally responsible" by Gender, Age Bracket, & Ownership of Residence, 2009 – 2019
    • Consumer Attitudes About Lawns, Gardens, & Water Conservation
      • Table Figure 5-3 | Consumer Attitudes Regarding Lawns, Gardens, & Water Conservation, 2019
    • Consumer Ownership of Watering Products
      • Garden Hose Ownership: Quantity & Type
        • Table Figure 5-4 | Garden Hose Ownership Characteristics, 2019
      • Garden Hose Ownership by Type of Residence
        • Table Figure 5-5 | Type of Garden Hose Owned by Home Type, 2019
      • Garden Hose Ownership by Age Bracket
        • Table Figure 5-6 | Type of Garden Hose Owned by Age Bracket, 2019
      • Garden Hose Ownership by Population Density: Urban, Suburban, & Rural
        • Table Figure 5-7 | Type of Garden Hose Owned by Population Density, 2019
      • Main Uses of Garden Hoses
        • Table Figure 5-8 | Garden Hose Use, 2019
      • Factors Influencing Garden Hose Purchases
        • Table Figure 5-9 | Factors Influencing Garden Hose Purchase, 2019
      • Types of Installed Home Irrigation Systems
        • Table Figure 5-10 | Home Irrigation System Characteristics, 2019
      • Irrigation System Ownership by Type of Residence
        • Table Figure 5-11 | Type of Irrigation System Owned by Home Type, 2019
      • Irrigation System Ownership by Age Bracket
        • Table Figure 5-12 | Type of Irrigation System Owned by Age Bracket, 2019
      • Irrigation System Ownership by Population Density
        • Table Figure 5-13| Type of Irrigation System Owned by Population Density, 2019
      • Irrigation System Ownership by Region
        • Table Figure 5-14 | Type of Irrigation System Owned by Region, 2019
  • Industry Structure
    • Key Findings & Industry Composition
      • Table Lawn & Garden Watering Product Sales by Company, 2018
    • Market Share
      • Table Figure 6-1 | Lawn & Garden Watering Product Market Share by Company, 2018
      • Table Figure 6-2 | Lawn & Garden Watering Products: First Leading Supplier
      • Table Figure 6-3 | Lawn & Garden Watering Products: Second Leading Supplier
      • Table Figure 6-4 | Lawn & Garden Watering Products: Third Leading Supplier
      • Table Figure 6-5 | Lawn & Garden Watering Products: Fourth Leading Supplier
      • Table Figure 6-6 | Lawn & Garden Watering Products: Fifth Leading Supplier
      • Table Figure 6-7 | Lawn & Garden Watering Products: Co-Sixth Leading Supplier
      • Table Figure 6-8 | Lawn & Garden Watering Products: Co-Sixth Leading Supplier
    • Competitive Strategies
    • Cooperative Agreements
      • Table Selected Cooperative Agreements
    • Mergers & Acquisitions
    • List of Industry Participants
  • Appendix
    • Scope
    • Definitions
    • Abbreviations
      • Table Abbreviations & Acronyms Used in Study
    • Freedonia Methodology
    • Study-Specific Methodology
    • Sources
    • Associations & Agencies
    • Related Studies & Reports
    • Macroeconomic Assumptions
      • Economic Environment
        • Table Macroeconomic Indicators, 2008 – 2023
        • Table Figure 7-1 | Annual Growth in Real GDP, 2000 – 2018, Compared to 1980 – 2005 Average
      • Demographics
        • Table Population & Households, 2008 – 2023
        • Table Figure 7-2 | Annual Population Growth, 2003 – 2018
      • Consumer Spending
        • Table Personal Consumption Expenditures, 2008 – 2023
      • Housing Stock
        • Table Housing Stock by Type, 2008 – 2023
        • Table Figure 7-3 | Housing Stock by Year of Construction, 2018
      • Regional Population & Housing Starts
        • Table Population by Region & Subregion, 2008 – 2023
        • Table Single Family Housing Starts by Region & Subregion, 2008 – 2023
        • Table Multifamily Housing Starts by Region & Subregion, 2008 – 2023

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