THE TURFMUTT FOUNDATION PREDICTS “BACKYARDING” TO BECOME PERMANENT TREND


Supplied by Te TurfMutt Foundation


“Backyarding,” the new trend to move many indoor activities—from working in an office or classroom to dining and recreation—to the great outdoors, is growing. Under pandemic conditions, yards and other managed landscapes became safe havens for social gatherings, celebrating milestones/holidays, working, studying, playing, exercising, relaxing.


“Your own backyard is nearly limitless with possibilities, and homeowners got really creative as they expanded and enjoyed their yards over the last year,” said Kris Kiser, President and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) and the TurfMutt Foundation. “We predict, long after the Covid-19 pandemic passes, our yards will become an even greater part of our lives. Te notion of ‘backyarding’ is here to stay.”


In 2020, home improvements—many of them in the backyard—skyrocketed. So did the demand for natural grass sod and outdoor power equipment as homeowners invested in making their outdoor spaces fabulous, functional, and flourishing. Overall, shipments of outdoor power equipment increased 16 percent in 2020.


“Expect people to continue to invest in their outdoor life this coming spring,” said Kiser. “Many homeowners who put time and effort into their landscapes last year will be rewarded when that yard comes back to life this spring.” Be ready to help them continue or start their projects.


“In 2020, home improvements—many of them in the backyard—skyrocketed. So did the demand for natural grass sod and outdoor power equipment as homeowners invested in making their outdoor spaces fabulous, functional, and flourishing.”


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