Stress levels are running high in the lawn and landscape industry. Shortages, miscommunication, and unreasonable customers are just some of the biggest reasons.
About the Stress Survey for Landscapers
The annual stress survey was launched by GoMaterials in 2021 in collaboration with Synkd (previously known as Pro Landscaper USA) to create awareness about stress in the industry. The 2022 survey results are based on responses from 219 green industry professionals across various roles.
The ‘Landscape’ of Stress in 2022
Of respondents reported a mid to high level of stress in 2022
Of respondents say they’re more stressed in 2022 than in 2021
Top Stress Creators for the Industry
In order of their contribution to stress
Routine Activities That Make Landscaping Stressful
In order of their contribution to stress
Reducing Stress in Landscaping
What do you wish was being done to reduce stress at your workplace? (Note that multiple responses were allowed)
Having paid vacation time
Recruiting more employees
Purchasing automated equipment
Implementing software or business tools to streamline work
Having team get-togethers and after-hours beers
Getting more reliable nursery partners
Implementing scheduling and landscape management software
Implementing team training
Ideas to Beat Stress from Landscape Pros, for Landscape Pros
