There’s no doubt that the landscaping industry is evolving rapidly. For companies that want to maintain a competitive edge, staying ahead of trends is no longer optional. In 2025, landscaping companies face a mix of promising growth opportunities and significant operational challenges.

→ Digital transformation, AI adoption, rising material costs, labor shortages, and growing interest in sustainability are all reshaping the industry.

According to the 2025 Landscape Industry Report by Aspire:

✓ 93% of businesses have adopted software solutions to improve efficiency, and

✓ 64% plan to grow revenue in the coming year.

That makes now the perfect time to invest in technology that boosts profitability and positions your company for long-term success.

PropertyIntel is a cloud-based solution built for landscaping contractors. Whether used on its own or integrated with Aspire’s end-to-end business management platform, it helps teams estimate jobs accurately, generate professional proposals faster, and identify new opportunities to grow their business.

Here's how PropertyIntel helps contractors lead the way in 2025.

#1. Digital transformation as a competitive edge

Digital transformation is no longer just a nice-to-have. It's a strategic edge. In Aspire’s 2025 Landscape Industry Report, 73% of landscaping businesses cited digital transformation as critical to growth, and PropertyIntel is a key driver of that shift.

As companies scale, managing a growing volume of client and property data across dozens or hundreds of projects can become a bottleneck.

PropertyIntel simplifies complexity by serving as a single platform for accessing:

• Property records

• Measurements

• Visual assets

Whether you're bidding on a new design-build job or renewing a multi-year maintenance contract, teams can quickly retrieve and update data without starting from scratch.

Designed for field service contractors, PropertyIntel supports multiple project types, including: ✓ Maintenance

✓ Design-build

✓ Bid-build

✓ Site audits

✓ Basic irrigation

✓ Snow and ice management

✓ And more

It offers flexible input options such as high-resolution aerial imagery, PDF uploads, and blank canvas design. Instead of relying on manual maps or on-site re-measuring, teams can estimate and plan jobs entirely within the platform.

When integrated with Aspire, that property data also connects seamlessly with customer records, job costing, and reporting, giving businesses the infrastructure needed to grow efficiently, bid competitively, and maintain operational consistency as they scale.

#2. Embracing technology to mitigate risks

Rising material costs and labor shortages remain top concerns for landscaping companies. According to the industry report:

• 57% of companies cite material costs as a major challenge

• 51% list staffing constraints as a risk to operations

PropertyIntel helps mitigate both issues by automating labor, material, and cost estimations. 

→ As teams measure, the platform automatically calculates labor, materials, and cost estimates, making it easy to generate accurate takeoffs and project budgets in real time.

By eliminating manual measurement and pricing errors, companies can build profitable bids faster with greater confidence. When integrated with Aspire, PropertyIntel extends this precision to:

• CRM records

• Material ordering

• Job staffing and scheduling

• Job costing

• Reporting

Teams can adapt quickly to market shifts with accurate, up-to-date data connected across projects.

Smarter forecasting, fewer surprises

Controlling costs is critical in 2025, and Aspire’s integration with PropertyIntel allows contractors to connect labor and material estimates directly to customer and property history. 

This creates a smarter, more predictive workflow where data isn’t just fast. It’s actionable. Teams can compare current estimates to past project costs and view job costing data through Aspire’s integration.

By reducing the risk of human error, teams also experience:

✓ Tighter margins

✓ Faster approvals

✓ More consistent communication with clients

This leads to fewer change orders, better client trust, and more predictable cash flow, which is especially important when market conditions are in flux.

#3. Enhancement opportunities for revenue growth

In 2025, 64% of landscaping businesses are prioritizing revenue growth, and 48% aim to increase customer acquisition. One of the fastest ways to reach both goals is by identifying and selling property enhancements.

PropertyIntel makes this process seamless. The Reference Maps feature allows landscapers to store, recall, and re-measure properties over time. This is perfect for returning clients or upselling new enhancements in future seasons. These maps make it easy to overlay new features, such as lighting, patios, or irrigation zones, without needing to start from scratch.

The Design Tools feature also allows landscapers to visualize add-on services such as outdoor lighting, irrigation upgrades, and plant installations. 

These features make it easier to upsell high-value enhancements and present compelling, visual proposals to clients.

Plus, with done-for-you measurements from PropertyIntel Complete, your team can focus on growth strategies instead of site visits, freeing up bandwidth to pursue more work and close deals faster.

Using visuals to drive sales

Visuals are key in sales conversations. Instead of vague descriptions, your team can show clients a before-and-after view with clearly labeled enhancements — like native plant beds, pathway lighting, or custom hardscaping — so they understand exactly what they’re getting.

Enhancement projects are on the rise: as budgets tighten, homeowners and commercial property managers are looking to maximize value. 

→ Strategic upgrades, especially those tied to sustainability, are proving to be high-ROI investments, making them a powerful part of your growth strategy.

#4. Focus on efficiency and customer acquisition

Traditional site audits can take hours per jobsite, and that’s before the bid is even built. Replacing site audits with digital takeoffs from PropertyIntel can save contractors hours each week, especially when handling several bids at once. 

→ By eliminating in-person measuring, contractors get bids out the door faster and spend more time closing deals. 

PropertyIntel eliminates the need for on-site measurements by using high-resolution, leaf-off aerial imagery from multiple angles, allowing users to understand the property in full detail without ever stepping foot on-site. 

Contractors can:

• Estimate material needs

• Generate takeoff summaries

• Create visual proposals that can be shared digitally or exported for client delivery

These efficiencies translate into faster bids, better communication, and higher win rates. When connected to Aspire, users also gain full end-to-end functionality — from estimating and scheduling to invoicing and reporting.

PropertyIntel users often cite speed as a major advantage. With fast, visual proposals, your company becomes the first to respond.

The benefits go beyond estimating. Once PropertyIntel is connected to Aspire, workflows for invoicing, scheduling, and client follow-ups are streamlined as well. From initial bid to final invoice, the entire customer experience becomes more efficient and scalable.

#5. The growing importance of sustainable practices 

As the industry embraces eco-friendly services, such as native plant installations and water-efficient irrigation systems, contractors are expected to minimize waste and improve environmental stewardship.

PropertyIntel supports sustainable operations by enabling precision takeoffs and measurements, which help teams order only what they need. That helps reduce overstocking and minimize material waste while supporting long-term sustainability goals. 

The Design Tools feature also makes it easy to identify and visualize these upgrades, helping landscapers stay ahead of sustainability trends and confidently recommend eco-friendly improvements.

Aspire’s platform, when integrated with PropertyIntel, can support future-focused proposals and long-term planning for green projects to help your company be seen as a differentiator in the landscaping space.

Stay competitive with PropertyIntel

From more accurate takeoffs to powerful proposal tools, PropertyIntel equips landscaping contractors with the tools they need to thrive in a competitive and fast-moving market. It provides precision measuring tools that allow users to quickly and accurately estimate jobs across a range of project types, including:

✓ Maintenance

✓ Design-build

✓ Bid-build work

As a standalone solution or integrated with Aspire, PropertyIntel helps businesses stay agile, efficient, and profitable, no matter what 2025 brings.

Ready to transform how you bid and build? Sign up for a free trial of PropertyIntel today.

*Based on a survey of Aspire users active for at least one year. Individual results may vary.