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Results of 2025 MSC Survey Shows Growing Confidence in Mulch and Soil Markets Entering 2026 By Robert LaGasse, Executive Director of The Mulch & Soil Council
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esults from the MSC 2025 Sales Growth Survey suggest cautious optimism across the mulch and soil sector, with demand trending upward and confidence building among producers. The survey compared sales performance for a six‑month period in 2025, against the same period in 2024, offering an early snapshot of market conditions as the new year unfolds. Overall, the data pointed to a stableto‑growing market. Even where performance varied by product or channel, respondents consistently highlighted opportunity for businesses that remain agile, customer-focused, and prepared to adapt to the season’s most unpredictable factor: weather.
Soils Continue to Anchor Growth
oil products emerged once again as a reliable S driver of sales. Among respondents who sell bagged soils, 58 percent reported year-over-year growth, compared with 25 percent who reported declines, creating a clear net-positive outlook for the category. Bulk soils showed similarly strong momentum. Fifty-four percent of sellers reported growth, while a significant share
indicated flat performance—often a sign of steady underlying demand in a competitive marketplace. For producers, the results reinforce soils as a high-confidence category for production planning, tighter replenishment cycles, and ensuring consistent product availability for customers.
Mulch Performance Reflects Execution and Channel Strategy
ulch sales were positive overall, though M results varied more widely by format. Bulk mulch leaned favorable, with 54 percent of sellers reporting growth compared with 23 percent reporting declines. Bagged mulch, however, revealed a more competitive landscape. Half of respondents reported growth, while 42 percent experienced declines. This split suggests that performance is increasingly tied to execution factors such as merchandising, promotional timing, pricing strategy, and local market conditions. Importantly, the dispersion also signals opportunity: growth is achievable, and best practices are producing measurable results.
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