Consumers seek appliances that streamline outdoor care
Implications - As new homeowners experiment with gardening and preparing their own food, they turn to products and services that ensure day-to-day lawn care is as streamlined as possible. Whether through autonomous appliances or mobile applications, this progression suggests that while consumers are interested in learning new skills, they prefer to automate anything relating to maintenance.
Workshop Question - How can you better provide your customer with opportunities to educate themselves on your product or service?
Trend Themes
1. Automation of Lawn Care - The trend towards automation in the lawn and garden space is driven by consumers who seek streamlining in day-to-day outdoor maintenance.
2. Smart Irrigation - The trend towards conservation of water and going green, is driving the development of smart irrigation systems that are designed for landscape watering efficiency.
3. DIY Lawn Care Robots - The DIY lawn care industry has developed diverse options for builders looking to make a low-cost robot lawn mower or watering system.
Industry Implications
1. Home Automation Industry - Home automation business professionals can leverage the trend towards automation in the lawn and garden space by exploring opportunities to integrate smart lawn care systems into their product offerings.
2. Conservation Industry - Business professionals in the conservation industry can capitalize on the trend towards developing smart irrigation systems by exploring opportunities to develop and promote water conservation products.
3. DIY Industry - DIY businesses can explore opportunities in the DIY lawn care industry by developing DIY kits for robotics enthusiasts who want to build cost-effective robotic lawn mowers.
