Gary Y. Gao, Ohio State University Extension, Clermont County; John J. Smith, Ohio State University Extension, Clermont County; James A. Chatfield, Ohio State University Extension, Northeast District and Department of Horticulture and Crop Science; Joseph F. Boggs, Ohio State University Extension, Hamilton County and Southwest District; Erik A. Draper, Ohio State University Extension, Geauga County; and Hannah Mathers, Ohio State University Extension, Department of Horticulture and Crop Science.
Ohio Nursery and Landscape Industry
Between 1996 and 2001, the industry grew 42.3%.
The Ohio Nursery and Landscape Industry represents 5,088 licensed nursery stock dealers and 1,541 nursery stock producers. These businesses are commonly recognized as: Wholesale Producers, Landscape Installation and Construction, Landscape Maintenance, Retail Garden Centers, and Mail Order firms. Their products and services enhance the beauty and value of Ohio's environment.
Sales revenue for 2001 was approximately $2.79 billion.
The Ohio Nursery and Landscape Industry Is Many Businesses Working Together
Growers, retailers, and landscaping firms make up the industry.
The largest segment of the Ohio industry was Wholesale Production and Distribution at $834.0 million. Landscape Construction and Installation ranked second at $752.1 million. Retail Garden Center sales ranked third at $534.8 million. Landscape Maintenance activity ranked fourth at $403.1 million. Revenues generated from other activities such as snow plowing and retailing other products generated an additional $263.2 million for nursery stock producers and dealers.