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3 Recent Surveys Show Growth Potential For Landscape Contractors

Three recent surveys show that the outdoor living segment is, and will continue, to experience growth. The three surveys include the American Institute of Architects?EUR??,,????'?????<

According to ASLA Executive Vice President and CEO Nancy Somerville, Hon. ASLA, ''The economic recovery continues to struggle, but residential design has remained stronger than other categories throughout the recession.''

The Most Popular Outdoor Living Features
(ASLA survey results by percentage)

Grills - 97.4
Fire pits/fireplace - 95.8
Seating/dining areas - 95.7
Lighting - 93.1
Installed seating (benches, seat walls, ledges, steps, boulders) - 86.9
Weatherized outdoor furniture - 81.2
Counter space - 76.0
Stereo systems - 57.8
Refrigerators - 55.5
Sinks - 53.9
Televisions/projection screens - 48.7

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The top most popular outdoor feature is the outdoor grill, coming in at 97.4 percent. Shown here is the latest grill from Danver.

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Demographics Highlight Future Opportunities

While 77 percent of respondents in a Professional Remodeler survey indicated that their average job size had decreased since 2008, 47 percent said that the price for their average exterior job actually increased.

Statistics Driving The Move Outdoors

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