Gardening in Italy - statistics & facts
The temperate climate might be one good reason why gardening is a beloved activity in Italy. Additionally, Italian houses usually provide some outdoor spaces, such as yards, balconies, or gardens. Around 42 percent of Italians have a garden, while a smaller share has a vegetable garden. Indeed, gardening is one of the most common activities undertaken by Italians when spending time at home, with a slightly higher popularity among women than men. A recent survey conducted among parents with children shows that gardening is also one of the favorite things to do as a family when spending time at home.
Data on gardening retailers further confirm the popularity of such activities. The number of Italian stores specializing in gardening products has been growing significantly, going from 205 to 434 in ten years. Garden Team is the leading Italian retailer operating in the gardening sector, with 28 stores nationwide and a total retail surface of 138,700 square meters. The northern and central regions count the highest number of stores. More specifically, Veneto was the region with the most gardening stores, followed by Emilia-Romagna and Trentino South-Tyrol. Meanwhile, some Italian regions did not have any stores for those following their green thumb, such as Aosta Valley, Liguria, and Campania.
Data on gardening retailers further confirm the popularity of such activities. The number of Italian stores specializing in gardening products has been growing significantly, going from 205 to 434 in ten years. Garden Team is the leading Italian retailer operating in the gardening sector, with 28 stores nationwide and a total retail surface of 138,700 square meters. The northern and central regions count the highest number of stores. More specifically, Veneto was the region with the most gardening stores, followed by Emilia-Romagna and Trentino South-Tyrol. Meanwhile, some Italian regions did not have any stores for those following their green thumb, such as Aosta Valley, Liguria, and Campania.
