ID: PMRREP34367| 193 Pages | 30 Oct 2025 | Format: PDF, Excel, PPT* | Consumer Goods
The North America gardening tools market size was valued at US$ 2.1 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach US$ 2.8 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 3.8% between 2025 and 2032. The market’s expansion is driven by sustained demand from professional landscaping services, burgeoning DIY home improvement trends, and increased uptake of eco-friendly and electric-powered equipment. Digital sales channels and ergonomic innovations are reshaping how consumers access and use gardening tools, positioning the market for steady growth.
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Gardening Tools Market Size (2025E) |
US$ 2.1 Bn |
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Market Value Forecast (2032F) |
US$ 2.8 Bn |
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Projected Growth (CAGR 2025 to 2032) |
3.8% |
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Historical Market Growth (CAGR 2019 to 2024) |
2.8% |
The expansion of the U.S. landscaping services industry directly accelerates gardening tool adoption across North America. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics, the landscaping services sector grew from US$83.2 billion in 2013 to US$176.45 billion in 2023, attributing its momentum to urban greenery projects and commercial landscaping.
The success of companies such as BrightView Holdings, The Davey Tree Expert Co., and TruGreen demonstrates a strong relationship between outdoor design services and tool usage.
With over 1.2 million landscaping professionals operating in the region and continuous investment in public infrastructure beautification, the demand for essential gardening equipment mowers, pruners, and digging tools, continues to strengthen market expansion.
The growing involvement in do-it-yourself home projects represents a pivotal demand drive within the gardening tools sector. Based on Home Improvement Research Institute data, 23% of consumers allocate US$2,500–5,000 annually to DIY renovation, while 18% spend between US$5,000–10,000 per year. More than 67% of users maintain a strict renovation budget, highlighting rising cost transparency in DIY practices. This behavioural shift, also emphasised by the U.S. Census Bureau’s data on household renovations and landscaping investments post-COVID-19, significantly influences tool demand.
Improved tool reliability and enhanced ergonomic design align with user preference for efficiency and long-term usability, broadening adoption beyond professional gardeners to consumers managing their landscapes independently.
Technological integration into garden care equipment, such as the adoption of cordless, battery-operated blowers, trimmers, and robotic lawnmowers, has introduced energy efficiencies and lower emissions. A National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) report notes that electric lawnmowers can reduce operational emissions by over 50% compared to combustion-based models. Commercial landscaping operators increasingly prefer electric alternatives for quieter operation, minimal maintenance, and compliance with state-level emission norms, particularly in California’s zero-emission landscaping equipment mandates CARB, 2024.
As cost parity between battery-operated and fossil-based tools narrows, long-term operating benefits catalyse greater industrial-scale adoption, particularly among sustainable landscaping contractors.
Electric tools incur huge maintenance expenses associated with batteries, calibrations, and replacement parts. Battery degradation over 2–3 years imposes recurring cost cycles, and refurbishment of brushless motors or replacement of power cells significantly raises the total cost of ownership. For small enterprises and residential users, this cost structure may reduce equipment turnover rates, limiting new sales volumes across the replacement cycle.
The proliferation of automated alternatives, including robotic lawnmowers, hydroponic kits, and app-integrated irrigation systems, has challenged conventional tool demand. These smart devices, supported by Wi-Fi and sensor automation, reduce manual effort and compete within specific household or professional use cases.
Although initial investment is higher, perceived labour efficiency and integration with smart home ecosystems may redirect consumer spending away from traditional mechanical tools.
Environmental awareness campaigns across North America, led by organisations such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), have amplified consumer demand for products with sustainable design attributes. Manufacturers integrating biodegradable plastics, recycled steel, and low-voltage batteries into tool construction can effectively cater to these preferences. Tools facilitating composting, rainwater management, and organic gardening represent new product opportunities aligned with circular economy objectives.
Corporate collaborations and local partnerships with community gardens and horticultural societies present further strategic opportunities. Such alliances can enhance brand visibility, ensure regulatory compliance under green product labelling initiatives, and expand outreach to eco-active consumer segments.
The North American gardening tools market is witnessing a significant shift driven by the ageing population across the U.S. and Canada, with adults aged 55 and above representing nearly 31% of home gardeners, creating strong demand for products designed to reduce physical strain and enhance ease of use.
Manufacturers are increasingly focusing on ergonomic innovations, incorporating features such as specially designed handles, padded grips, and lightweight materials to make tools more comfortable and accessible. Companies like The AMES Companies, Inc. and Radius Garden have pioneered these advancements, integrating technologies such as comfortGEL and eGrip in digging tools to improve safety and minimise the risk of injury.
This focus on ergonomics not only addresses the practical needs of older gardeners but also aligns with broader trends toward inclusive design in gardening practices. By emphasising user-friendly tools, manufacturers can capture incremental demand from accessibility-driven segments while diversifying their product portfolios. The growing importance of ergonomic solutions is reshaping the market, encouraging innovation that balances performance, safety, and comfort for a wide range of consumers.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) program (2024) and Canada’s Greening Government Strategy emphasize sustainable landscaping, enhanced biodiversity, and low-emission equipment procurement.
These regulatory frameworks create procurement and partnership opportunities for tool manufacturers offering compliant product lines. Grants and municipal tenders addressing urban green belt maintenance and residential greening enhance structured market entry points for professional-grade tool suppliers.
Shears and pruning tools lead the category with 48.3% of market value in 2025, reflecting high replacement cycles and frequent usage among both professional and DIY users. Precision-engineered blades and ergonomic designs enhance cutting efficiency for horticultural applications. Manufacturers focus on corrosion-resistant alloys and adjustable tension systems to reduce user fatigue and extend of product life.
Blowers represent the fastest-growing segment at 14.1%, driven by demand for efficient debris removal in commercial landscapes and suburban lawns. Cordless battery-powered models offer up to 60 minutes of runtime, eliminating noise and fumes. This growth is underpinned by technological improvements in lithium-ion battery density and brushless motor efficiency, expanding cordless blowers' appeal across professional fleets and residential buyers.
Manual gardening tools hold a 72.4% share in 2025, owing to low acquisition costs, minimal maintenance, and strong appeal among budget-conscious buyers. Manual tools remain integral for routine tasks such as soil turning, planting, and pruning, especially among small-scale horticultural enterprises and home gardeners. Their low price, reliability, and minimal maintenance requirements ensure sustained adoption. North America's vast number of small landscaping contractors, over 650,000 registered firms as of 2024 (U.S. Small Business Administration) reinforces manual tool utilization across day-to-day operations.
Electric tools are gaining penetration owing to superior user-efficiency metrics and government incentives for adopting low-emission alternatives. Extended runtime batteries, brushless motors, and lightweight assembly have improved tool portability.
According to the U.S. EPA’s 2024 report, electric outdoor power equipment exhibits 20–30% lower operational costs than fossil-fuel models, contributing to wider commercialization and favourable environmental regulations, accelerating segment adoption.
Commercial Gardening Tools hold a 61.6% share in 2025, underscoring the robust professional landscaping and municipal maintenance sectors driving recurring demand. This segment's dominance is bolstered by large-scale landscaping companies and institutional buyers prioritizing equipment reliability and compliance with operational efficiency standards.
Rising residential property investments and the do-it-yourself gardening trend stimulate the non-commercial segment. Lifestyle transitions during post-pandemic years led to an increase in self-managed outdoor spaces. The growing community gardening culture and local horticultural club participation create accessible demand channels for tools targeted at home-based users, small-community gardeners, and eco-conscious DIY users.
The United States accounts for approximately 75.3% of the North American Gardening Tools Market. The domestic market’s progress is closely tied to over 1.2 million landscaping service enterprises reported in 2023.
The landscape design and installation segment, anchored by firms including BrightView Holdings, Mariani Premier Group, and Gothic Landscape, has become a central demand engine for advanced shears, mowers, and trimmers.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024) attributes part of the sector’s robustness to strong residential construction and commercial property upgrades. Additionally, policy directives by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (UAIP, 2024) promoting urban greening reinforce institutional procurement of gardening tools for maintenance.
Smart lawn management, electric equipment adaptation, and ergonomically designed implements are reshaping consumer and professional procurement preferences. Competition remains moderately consolidated, with international brands leveraging domestic as/sembly and distribution networks to capture recurring maintenance tool sales and replacement cycles. Municipal investments and homeowner spending patterns indicate a continued stable market trajectory through 2032.
The Canadian market, representing the remaining segment of regional sales, benefits from extensive public sector greening initiatives and high household gardening participation. Supported by Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan) Sustainable Communities Project (2023) and the Green Municipal Fund managed by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the government encourages eco-friendly landscaping practices. This focus has stimulated procurement of durable and low-emission gardening tools among municipal bodies and landscape contractors.
Canadian homeowners exhibit strong enthusiasm for recreational horticulture; over 45% of households engage in gardening annually (Statistics Canada, 2024). Retail growth of hybrid and electric tools has accelerated through regional hardware chains such as Canadian Tire and Home Hardware. Climate resilience measures, including community reforestation and urban planting under Canada’s 2 billion Trees Program (2025), further amplify tool demand across tree-planting and maintenance activities.
These efforts position Canada as an active, regulation-driven market emphasising sustainable development compliance and ergonomic innovation integration.
The North America gardening tools market features key players such as Husqvarna, Deer & Co., The Toro Co., Wilcox Digging Tools, Prohoe Manufacturing, and Bully Tools. These companies dominate through diverse product portfolios covering power tools, hand tools, and specialised digging equipment. The market demonstrates a moderately fragmented structure with several established brands holding significant shares, while a wide array of smaller manufacturers contribute to competition. This creates a balanced competitive landscape that is neither fully consolidated nor oligopolistic, facilitating innovation through healthy rivalry and niche specialisation among key and emerging players.
The North America Gardening Tools market is projected to be valued at US$2.1 Bn in 2025.
The Shears and Pruning Tool segment is expected to hold around 48.3% market share by product type in 2025, driven by consistent demand from both professional landscaping services and residential gardening activities, as well as regulatory focus on landscape maintenance standards and safety.
The North America Gardening tools market is expected to witness a CAGR of 3.8% from 2025 to 2032.
Growth is fueled by sustainability-focused product innovation, ergonomic tool design catering to an ageing population, and supportive government initiatives promoting green infrastructure and low-emission landscaping practices.
Expansion of landscaping services, rising DIY home improvement trends, and adoption of electric and sustainable gardening equipment are driving increased demand for advanced, ergonomic, and eco-friendly gardening tools across North America.
The top key players in the North America Gardening Tools market include Husqvarna, Deer & Co., The Toro Co., Wilcox Digging Tools, Prohoe Manufacturing, and Bully Tools.
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2025 - 2032 |
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2019 - 2024 |
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