BFG Supply's Bankruptcy: A Canary in the Coal Mine for America's Lawn and Garden Industry The news that 53 year old BFG Supply is preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, potentially leading to liquidation, has sent shockwaves through the lawn and garden industry.
Behind this story lies a significant trend: a massive increase in spending on lawns and gardens alongside a contraction of households participating in gardening.
According to Garden Research's 2026 National Gardening Report, total market spending reached an all time high of $79 billion in 2025, up 13. 5% year over year. However, this growth was accompanied by a staggering 4.