In this report, Mintel takes a look at the almost $58 billion Lawn and Garden products and services market, which has seen a boom in fortunes over the last several years, as consumers have turned to gardening as a way to economize on produce – and as a relatively inexpensive way to beautify the home.

This report takes a closer look at the following:

Why community gardens are hot – and how manufacturers and retailers can capitalize on this

In this report, Mintel takes a look at the almost $58 billion Lawn and Garden products and services market, which has seen a boom in fortunes over the last several years, as consumers have turned to gardening as a way to economize on produce – and as a relatively inexpensive way to beautify the home.

This report takes a closer look at the following:

Why community gardens are hot – and how manufacturers and retailers can capitalize on this

Which segment within the lawn and garden market continues to dominate, and why

Who’s using social networking, and the surprises around who’s not

What can potentially keep consumers from embracing gardening as a hobby, and how suppliers can work to combat this

How the DIY option factors into lawn and garden care

What exciting new products are becoming available to consumers in lawn care

Which demographics are most likely to garden and a look at why some choose not to

How respondents view gardening and lawn care in general – and which ones view gardening as a chore, rather than a pleasant activity