Category AI Visibility Report
Lawn & Garden AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈528,590
Est. AI queries / month
497
Buyer topics monitored
322
Brands on the AI shelf
53
Categories covered
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 497 buyer topics in Lawn & Garden across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 528,590 AI queries per month.
- RYOBI leads the AI shelf with 2.2% of brand mentions, followed by EGO (2.1%) and Fiskars (1.7%). The top three hold 6% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “small sheds” (top keyword “small sheds”, ~18,100 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (19% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RYOBI | 4,125 | 2.2% |
| 2 | EGO | 3,961 | 2.1% |
| 3 | Fiskars | 3,181 | 1.7% |
| 4 | Greenworks | 3,130 | 1.7% |
| 5 | DEWALT | 3,044 | 1.6% |
| 6 | Milwaukee | 2,523 | 1.4% |
| 7 | Felco | 2,387 | 1.3% |
| 8 | Corona | 2,284 | 1.2% |
| 9 | John Deere | 2,219 | 1.2% |
| 10 | Orbit | 2,051 | 1.1% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| small sheds | ≈30,086 | small sheds | 18,100 |
| lean-to sheds | ≈19,228 | lean on sheds | 22,200 |
| organic soil | ≈17,725 | organic container soil | 8,100 |
| pressure washers for driveways | ≈17,305 | driveway pressure washers | 18,100 |
| african violet potting soil | ≈17,045 | african violet potting soil | 14,800 |
| raised bed soil | ≈15,733 | raised beds soil | 9,900 |
| mulch for hydrangeas | ≈13,628 | mulch for hydrangeas | 18,100 |
| Window box planters | ≈13,521 | planters and window boxes | 9,900 |
| mulch for tomatoes | ≈12,995 | tomato plant mulch | 8,100 |
| Wall planters | ≈12,938 | planters for a wall | 9,900 |
| Rectangular planters | ≈12,160 | rectangular flower planters | 8,100 |
| Metal planters | ≈11,249 | planters metal | 5,400 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 6,206 | 19% |
| bobvila.com | 4,201 | 12.8% |
| homedepot.com | 1,894 | 5.8% |
| lowes.com | 1,557 | 4.8% |
| consumerreports.org | 794 | 2.4% |
| hgtv.com | 769 | 2.3% |
| ucanr.edu | 590 | 1.8% |
| protoolreviews.com | 541 | 1.7% |
Category reports inside
| Category | Est. AI queries / mo | Topics | Top brand in AI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planters | ≈60,950 | 18 | Veradek |
| Soil | ≈50,503 | 12 | Espoma |
| Sheds | ≈49,314 | 9 | Lifetime |
| Fertilizers | ≈46,481 | 30 | Espoma |
| Mulch | ≈36,070 | 12 | GroundSmart |
| Plant Pots | ≈30,913 | 23 | Veradek |
| Gazebos | ≈21,793 | 14 | KOZYARD |
| Awnings | ≈19,114 | 10 | Awntech Key West |
| Pressure Washers | ≈17,305 | 5 | RYOBI |
| Herbicides | ≈14,510 | 24 | Roundup |
| Snow Blowers | ≈13,363 | 9 | Toro |
| Sprinklers | ≈12,632 | 9 | Orbit |
| Greenhouses | ≈12,549 | 17 | CANOPIA by PALRAM |
| Carports | ≈11,276 | 11 | Arrow |
| Plant Stands | ≈11,014 | 12 | Bamworld |
| Shovels | ≈10,668 | 13 | Bully Tools |
| Chainsaws | ≈10,070 | 8 | Stihl |
| Garden Hoses | ≈8,241 | 11 | Flexzilla |
| Rakes | ≈7,759 | 13 | Razor-Back |
| String Trimmers | ≈7,030 | 7 | EGO |
| Drip Irrigation Systems | ≈6,887 | 12 | Rain Bird |
| Garden Trellises | ≈6,884 | 6 | Vego Garden |
| Tillers | ≈6,759 | 9 | Honda |
| Hammocks | ≈5,811 | 9 | ENO |
| Wood Chippers | ≈5,089 | 7 | Sun Joe |
| Cultivators | ≈4,245 | 6 | Honda |
| Pruning Shears | ≈3,553 | 9 | Felco |
| Hoes | ≈3,407 | 5 | Hoss |
| Snow Shovels | ≈3,340 | 9 | Ames True Temper |
| Composters | ≈3,260 | 7 | FoodCycler |
| Landscape Fabric | ≈3,179 | 6 | DeWit |
| Wheelbarrows | ≈3,043 | 9 | Jackson |
| Hedge Trimmers | ≈2,956 | 8 | DEWALT |
| Watering Cans | ≈2,887 | 9 | Haws |
| Lawn Aerators | ≈2,303 | 5 | Brinly-Hardy |
| Garden Sprayers | ≈2,238 | 5 | Chapin |
| Grass Edgers | ≈2,041 | 5 | RYOBI |
| Porch Swings | ≈2,041 | 12 | POLYWOOD |
| Shade Sails | ≈2,027 | 15 | ColourTree |
| Rain Barrels | ≈1,682 | 7 | RTS Home Accents |
| Pruning Saws | ≈820 | 5 | Corona |
| Garden Tractors | ≈673 | 9 | John Deere |
| Loppers | ≈584 | 9 | Fiskars |
| Lawn Spreaders | ≈542 | 5 | Scott |
| Hydroponic Systems | ≈432 | 12 | AeroGarden |
| Garden Arches | ≈352 | 8 | H Potter |
| Dethatchers | — | 4 | Greenworks |
| Garden Forks | — | 4 | Meadow Creature |
| Garden Hose Spray Nozzles | — | 2 | AquaJoe |
| Garden Trowels | — | 1 | Wilcox RAID |
| Machetes | — | 4 | Condor |
| Soaker Hose Systems | — | 3 | Orbit |
| Soil Test Kits | — | 4 | Luster Leaf |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for lawn & garden?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: RYOBI (2.2%), EGO (2.1%), Fiskars (1.7%), Greenworks (1.7%), DEWALT (1.6%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about lawn & garden?
GEOly estimates ~528,590 AI queries per month in this category across 497 buyer topics, led by “small sheds”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for lawn & garden?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, bobvila.com, homedepot.com, lowes.com, consumerreports.org. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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